Special Free Programs

Sponsored by the Town of Portola Valley, Nature and Science Committee:

Upcoming Programs for 2011:

September 18 – “Insect Activity Day” with TreenaJoi
 Helpful and harmful insects, edible insects, and insect borne illnesses
Exhibits, hands-on activities, and lots of information about insects
Meet in Buckeye activity room at the Town Center from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Some Previous Programs
we have sponsored at the Portola Valley Town Center
"Rock Oil: Petroleum - What is it, and how is it found"
Presentation by Paul Heiple

Stargazing Party & Astronomy Program
with local amateur astronomers

“Slowing polar and glacial ice melt”
Presentation by Leslie Field on her work with the Ice911 project

 “Geology of the San Andreas Fault”
Does it make a difference if it is on the fault or just near it?

“Geomagnetics” programs with SheldonBreiner
Howgeomagnetics affects the earth and some exciting outcomes

“Flight Night”with George Comstock
 Indoor and outdoor radio-controlled model airplane demonstration flights,
R/C flight simulator for participants to use, exhibits of history and materials
Outdoor flight demos, program and indoor flight demos and exhibits
and outdoor night flight demos

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