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Astronomy Night – Searching for Aliens, Finding Ourselves – Jill Tarter

Cushing Memorial Amphitheater, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA 2 Cushing Dr, United States

Sep 15, 7:30pm — Searching for Aliens, Finding OurselvesJill Tarter, Research Chair, SETIInstituteAre we alone? Humans have been asking this question throughout history. Sincethe middle of the 20th century, we have had tools that permit us to explorethis question scientifically. As we look up and look out, we are forced to seeourselves from a cosmic perspective. […]

5:30 PM Evening Hike -Easy-Pantoll #9 – Mt Tam Wildlife Led by Sue Karp

Pantoll #9, Mt Tamalpais

Enjoy the last Wed eve on the mountain with friends.Take in the views.Bring a dish to share for our annual pot luck at Pan Toll. Eastwood Fire Road, Plevin Cut, Sierra, Troop 80, Troop 80 Spur, Bootjack) we will identify plants on the trail, learn about their stories, and uses. Wednesday evening hikes last 2 […]

HIKE: Rosalind Gottfried

Saturday, Sept 29 @9:30am "Sounds and Silence in Nature" from Stinson Beach with docent Rosalind Gottfried. Meeting point: Stinson Beach parking lot. Leading docent will have a sign on the roof of her car that say "Hike open to the public." Great workout and opportunity to see different habitats on Mt Tam, from redwoods to […]

Astronomy Night – Gravitational Waves and the Glow of Cosmic Gold – Daniel Kasen

Cushing Memorial Amphitheater, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA 2 Cushing Dr, United States

Oct 13, 7:00pm — Gravitational Waves and the Glow ofCosmic GoldDaniel Kasen, Assoc. Professor ofAstronomy, UC BerkeleyIn October 2017, Earthlings detected gravitational waves — ripples in thefabric of space-time — from the violent merger of two ultra-dense neutronstars. The signals showed that collision debris self-assembled into heavyelements, such as gold and platinum, providing an explanation for […]

11:00 AM Sunday Hike -Strenuous-Trees of Mt. Tam Led by Catherine Orland

Stinson Beach #17, Mt Tamalpais

State Parks Volunteer/Mt Tam docent, Catherine Orland will discuss the biodiversity of Mt. Tam through its trees and habitats. Distance: 7.1 miles. Elevation gain: 1,578 ft. This will be a moderate/challenging hike. Wear comfortable grippy shoes and if you have knee or ankle issues, consider using poles as there will be stairs. -Heavy rain cancels, […]

11:00 AM Sunday Hike -Strenuous-Trees of Mt. Tam Led by Catherine Orland

Stinson Beach #17, Mt Tamalpais

State Parks Volunteer/Mt Tam docent, Catherine Orland will discuss the biodiversity of Mt. Tam through its trees and habitats. Distance: 7.1 miles. Elevation gain: 1,578 ft. This will be a moderate/challenging hike. -Wear comfortable grippy shoes and if you have knee or ankle issues, consider using poles as there will be stairs. -Heavy rain cancels, […]