Category: Field Studies

The Peterson Museum has been in existence since 1994 when it was housed in the Natural History Museum. It is now permanently housed in a historic building that was once … Continue reading “Revving to Go Check Out Some Automobiles?”

There is a volunteer opportunity on Sunday, Feb. 11, 9 a.m. to noon at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve. Reservations are suggested. What is the opportunity? Helping to restore the … Continue reading “Feb. 11: A Community Service Opportunity”

If you are lucky enough to live in the migratory path of 20,000 gray whales, take advantage of witnessing these giants as they pass by the Pacific Coast shoreline. The … Continue reading “Whale Watching Opportunities”

If you are lucky enough to live in the migratory path of 20,000 gray whales, take advantage of witnessing these giants as they pass by the Pacific Coast shoreline. The … Continue reading “Whale Watching Opportunities”

Saturday, Jan. 27 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free This event begins with an informative slide show in the John M. Olguin Auditorium. Afterward there will be a naturalist-led tide … Continue reading “Tide Pool Walk this Weekend”

Tall Ship Tour OCEAN INSTITUTE Monday: Closed Tuesday-Friday: 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30 Saturday & Sunday: 10:30 and 11:30 Cost: $10 weekdays, $15 weekends Travel back in time aboard the Lady … Continue reading “Travel Back in Time Aboard a Tall Ship”

Griffith Observatory hosts a free public star party one Saturday a month from 2 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. What a great opportunity to chat with astronomers and look at the … Continue reading “Free Stargazing at Griffith Observatory”

WHEN: Every Monday at 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Westwood, UCLA Meteorite Gallery, 595 Charles Young Drive East, Los Angeles, Ca COST: Free AGES: All Ages From the Gallery’s … Continue reading “UCLA’s Meteorite Gallery Rocks!”

Bowers Museum 2002 N Main St Santa Ana, CA 92706 Now through Jan. 28, you can see the Antarctic as it looked 100 years ago during the trans-Antarctic expedition. Sir … Continue reading “Chill Out at the Bowers Museum”

NOTE: Some learners might find this absolutely fascinating, but others may find it ‘gross’. These are real bodies… THE SCOOP: It’s the West Coast debut of the amazing show about … Continue reading “Body Worlds and the California Science Center”