Earth Celebration Events 2011

Berkeley Cal Day Annual Open House
9am-4pm, Saturday April 16
Visit teaching labs in biology, chemistry, and cutting-edge technology;
hear lectures by many of Berkeley's renowned faculty; enjoy free
admission to campus museums, including: Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific
Film Archive Galleries; UC Botanical Garden; Essig Museum of Entomology;
Lawrence Hall of Science; Museum of Paleontology; the Museum of
Vertebrate Zoology and more.

John Muir - Earth Day Celebration
10am-4pm, Saturday, April 16
John Muir inspired people all over the world to "keep close to nature's heart." In this spirit, we celebrate John Muir's April 21 birthday at his former home, along with Earth Day, which brings us closer to knowing our planet and practical ways to help it thrive. Bring the family for fun-filled activities and entertainment. Location: The John Muir National Historic Site, 4202 Alhambra Avenue at Highway 4 in Martinez, California. For directions to the Muir Site, visit www.nps.gov/jomu.

Also, don't miss a new PBS American Masters episode: John Muir in the New World, airing on KQED at 9pm on Monday, April 18.

Oakland Zoo
Earth Day Celebration
10am-3pm, Sunday April 17
Living on this extraordinary, green and blue planet is an adventure
every day. This year's Earth Day event will celebrate the adventurer in
all of us, because each experience in nature brings us closer to
understanding and protecting this wonderful, wild world. Join us, and
explore more than fifty Earth Stations and demonstrations, all offering
hands-on fun and educational adventures. Visit with dozens of local
environmental non-profit organizations, get your face painted, observe
beautiful animals and enjoy a wild, Earth Day adventure at the Oakland
Zoo.

California Academy of Sciences
Earth Day Nightlife
6-10pm, Thurdsay, April 21
Kick off Earth Day with a green-themed NightLife, featuring music,
cocktails, the opening of artist Michael Bartalos' installation Handle
with Care, and a presentation and book signing with photographer Sharon
Beals, whose photographs of the Academy's nest and egg collection are
featured in her new book, Nests: Fifty Nests and the Birds That Built
Them, and as part of the Academy's new Spring to Life exhibit. In honor
of Earth Day, those arriving by foot, bike, or public transit will
receive $2 off NightLife admission. For visitors ages 21 and older.

Woods Institute for the Environment, Stanford University
Connecting the Dots: The Food, Energy, Water, and Climate Nexus  
1pm- 6:30pm, Friday, April 22, 2011
Stanford experts from a range of disciplines will discuss the interconnections and interactions among humanity's needs for and use of food, energy, water, and environment. Drawing on their own research, the speakers will illustrate and evaluate some of the ways in which decisions in one resource area can lead to trade-offs or co-benefits in others. Symposium attendees will participate in breakout sessions, led by Stanford students and faculty, on a range of challenges associated with sustainable food systems. RSVP required.

California Academy of Sciences
Two-Day Earth Day Celebration
Fri-Sat, April 22-23
Join the greenest museum in the world for a two-day celebration of Earth Day! Visitors of all ages will enjoy an inspiring schedule of entertainment, themed programs, and family fun activities that highlight sustainability and conservation.

Earth Stroll 2011
10am-3pm, Saturday, April 23
Celebrate Earth Day and the 10th anniversary of Crissy Field’s historic transformation by bringing the whole family to Earth Stroll! Meet live animals, navigate a shorebird maze, and test your riding skills in a bike rodeo at this beloved national park. The event is free, open to all ages, and highlights simple things you can do to create a healthier planet—and a healthy you.

Chabot Space & Science Center: C.S.I. Open Lab: Gardening
1:30pm - 3:30pm, Saturday, April 23
In Celebration of Earth Day!
Appropriate for all ages, but note that children under age 10 should be helped by an adult partner
Guests: $10 + Admission
Members: $10
Green thumbs, Black thumbs, all are welcome to join us in this workshop on gardening. Tour our community garden and plant your own tasty treats.
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