onboard - Birch Aquarium
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onboard - Birch Aquarium
from the director celebrating 1992-2012 years Scripps Institution of Oceanography UC San Diego Promoting sustainability is key to improving ocean stewardship, and it’s critical to advancing our mission. 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla, CA 92093-0207 As director, I’m charged with leading Birch Aquarium at Scripps along the path to greater sustainability. Any business owner will tell you how challenging this can be, but it’s vital for all life on Earth that we continue making progress. aquarium.ucsd.edu 858-534-FISH NON PROFIT ORG US POSTA GE PA ID SA N DIEGO CA PERMIT NO 1909 onboard Summer 2012 BIRCH AQUARIUM AT SCRIPPS INSTITUTION OF OCEANOGRAPHY, UC SAN DIEGO I’d like to share some of what we’ve accomplished so far: % Clean electricity from rooftop solar panels offsets up to 10% of the aquarium’s energy use. % We use a hybrid truck to transport animals and exhibit materials. % Splash Café’s menu includes a selection of organic, locally sourced, and/or sustainably harvested items. % Energy-saving light switches turn off lights in offices when they’re not in use. % We recycle exhibit materials and use recycled materials as much as possible in new exhibits. ® % Paper used for aquarium print materials is FSC - certified to the extent possible. % The furniture in Boundless Energy is made from reclaimed plastic milk jugs; benches throughout the rest of the facility are made of sustainably harvested teak. % All lighting in our parking lot has been replaced with energy-efficient bulbs. % Birch Aquarium is a new collection site for EcoCell, a company that properly disposes of old electronics so they don’t wind up polluting landfills. Visit aquarium.ucsd.edu for a list of items we can accept. In March, the California Center for Sustainable Energy recognized our efforts with its annual Sustainable Community Leadership Award. I couldn’t be more proud of our staff and volunteers, who share my deep commitment to this effort. But we’re far from the finish line. Embracing sustainability is an ongoing process, and Birch Aquarium at Scripps is committed to the journey. Please send us any of your ideas for making the aquarium more efficient, and visit aquarium.ucsd.edu/blog for updates on our progress! Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the public exploration center for world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego onboard Contact us: Email Phone Write Enjoy live music and stunning ocean views at [email protected] 858-534-FISH (3474) Birch Aquarium at Scripps UC San Diego 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla, CA 92093-0207 Sincerely, CONNECT ONLINE! Nigella Hillgarth, Ph.D. Executive Director, Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego Where the sunset always rocks! I N S I D E : W O R L D O C E A N S D A Y, L E O P A R D S H A R K E V E N T S , P I E R W A L K S — A N D M O R E ! our acclaimed outdoor concert series this summer. aquarium.ucsd.edu. The mission of Birch Aquarium at Scripps is to interpret Scripps Institution of Oceanography research, to provide ocean science education, and to promote ocean conservation. at Scripps calendar at Scripps Summer 2012 JUNE 2012 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FR I D AY SATURDAY 1 Grunion Run 3 4 5 6 2 World Oceans Day Celebration World Oceans Day Celebration 8 9 7 Perspectives Lecture Meet our friends from the California Center for Sustainable Energy as they reveal easy energy solutions. Included with admission. SEA Days 10 11 12 Free admission for Dads!^ 17 Shark egg case 18 19 13 Half-off Admission,* Green Flash Concert 20 14 15 16 21 22 23 GREEN FLASH CONCERT SERIES Where the sunset always rocks! June 20: 5:30-9 p.m. Ages 21+ only Summer Camps begin 24 PERFORMER: NEEDTOBREATHE 25 26 27 28 29 30 ^With paid child or adult admission,*valid for San Diego County residents only 20TH ANNIVERSARY HALF-OFF ADMISSION ocean temperatures reveals the global ocean has been warming for more than a century. Join Dean Roemmich, Scripps physical oceanographer and study co-author, as he describes how warm our oceans are getting, where all that heat is going, and how this knowledge will help scientists better understand Earth’s climate. Learn how scientists measured ocean temperature during the historic voyage of the HMS Challenger (1872-76) and how today’s network of ocean-probing robots is changing the way scientists study the seas. accompanied by a paid adult.) June 20 Birch Aquarium at Scripps celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2012 with a special gift for San Diego County residents: Half-off admission on the 20th of every month through our anniversary month in September. Valid for residents living in zip codes 91901-92199. Visitors must show a valid ID with zip code to receive the offer. Limit two children per valid adult. Cannot be combined with other offers. Discount cannot be applied to Green Flash concert. GRUNION RUN June 6: 10:45 p.m.-12:45 a.m. Get ready for a true Southern California experience! Observe hundreds of small silver fish called grunion ride the waves onto La Jolla beaches to spawn. Before hitting the beach, see grunion hatch before your eyes during a special presentation about this mysterious fish. Prepare for cool, wet conditions and bring a flashlight. Ages 6+ (minors must also be RSVP required: 858-534-7336 or online at aquarium.ucsd.edu Members: $10 Public: $12 WORLD OCEANS DAY CELEBRATIONS June 8 & 9: 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Celebrate World Oceans Day with the fishes and Dr. Seuss! Enjoy this year’s Oceans of Inspiration theme. Explore the aquarium in Seussian style as you spot fish with zany names and odd shapes. Learn about fish diversity as you peer through microscopes, touch shark skin, and observe swimming fish. Enjoy a fishy scavenger hunt and story times throughout the day. Included with admission. RSVP: 858-534-5771 or online at aquarium.ucsd.edu Members: FREE Public: $8 Past presentations air on UCSD-TV. Visit ucsd. tv/oceanscience for more information. JEFFREY B. GRAHAM SEA DAYS Boundless Energy PERSPECTIVES ON OCEAN SCIENCE LECTURE June 16: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 11: 6:30-8 p.m. 135 YEARS OF OCEAN WARMING Dean Roemmich, physical oceanographer A new study comparing past and present Get charged up about the future of energy! Explore renewable energy sources and decide how you would choose to power the future. Enjoy live music, great food and drinks for purchase, and amazing sunset views from the aquarium’s Tide-Pool Plaza. The acclaimed concert series, now in its seventh year, is brought to you in partnership with 102.1 KPRi FM, Gordon Biersch Brewery, San Diego County Toyota Dealers, Jackson Design & Remodeling, Stellar Solar, and Korbel California Champagne: Celebrate Responsibly. Buy Now: 858-534-4109 or online at aquarium.ucsd.edu Members: $24 (Season Pass: $115) Public: $27 (Season Pass: ($130) Walk-up: $32 SUMMER LEARNING ADVENTURE CAMPS Camps begin June 25 From the classroom to the seashore, our accredited camps merge scientific exploration with hands-on fun and learning. Campers ages 4-15 investigate marine habitats, create ocean art projects, learn about careers in oceanography, combine the science and sports of surfing and snorkeling, and more, all while making new friends and memories. Camps run through August 24. View programs and register online at aquarium.ucsd.edu J U LY 2 0 1 2 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY SPOTTED: LEOPARD SHARKS AT BIRCH AQUARIUM Pier Walk Throughout July 2 Special Members’ Event FIREWORKS FOR FRIENDS July 4: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Celebrate the (sea) stars and stripes and enjoy Fourth of July at Birch Aquarium. Enjoy panoramic views of fireworks over La Jolla Cove from the Tide-Pool Plaza. Bring picnics and comfortable seating. All exhibits will be open for viewing. Introduce your friends to Birch Aquarium at Scripps during this special membership event. 9 4 5 10 11 6 12 Green Flash Concert 15 7 13 Half-off Admission* 14 SEA Days 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Snorkel with the Leopard Sharks SPOTTED: LEOPARD SHARKS 31 *Valid for San Diego County residents only Dive in with aquarium naturalists to visit leopard sharks in their underwater home off the La Jolla coast. Pick up snorkel tips as you discover the abundant variety of animals that make their homes among the kelp, sandy bottom, and rocks. Intermediate swimming ability is required and previous snorkeling experience is recommended. Participants must supply their own gear. Ages 10+ (minors must also be accompanied by a paid adult.) Discover Science, Exploration & Adventure! Did you know that more than 370 species of sharks swim the world’s oceans? Enhance your knowledge of these spectacular fish and their amazing adaptations through hands-on activities. Meet Scripps scientists studying sharks and learn what you can do to help protect these important predators. Included with admission. RSVP required: 858-534-7336 or online at aquarium.ucsd.edu Members: $25 Public: $30 PERSPECTIVES ON OCEAN SCIENCE LECTURE JEFFREY B. GRAHAM July 9: 6:30-8 p.m. Local Legends: The Leopard Sharks of La Jolla Shores Andy Nosal, Ph.D. student 20TH ANNIVERSARY HALF-OFF ADMISSION July 20 RSVP: 858-534-5771 or online at aquarium.ucsd.edu Members: Free Member Guests: Admitted with guest passes or paid admission Birch Aquarium at Scripps celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2012 with a special gift for San Diego County residents: Half-off admission on the 20th of every month through our anniversary month in September. Valid for residents living in zip codes 91901-92199. Visitors must show a valid ID with zip code to receive the offer. Limit two children per valid adult. Cannot be combined with other offers. SNORKEL WITH THE LEOPARD SHARKS SEA DAYS Sharks around the Globe July 14 & 22: 8-10 a.m. 3 Snorkel with the Leopard Sharks 8 July 2 & 3: 7-9:30 p.m. RSVP required: 858-534-7336 or online at aquarium.ucsd.edu Members: $22 Public: $25 SATURDAY Perspectives Lecture FULL MOON PIER WALK Walk along the Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier, normally closed to the public, on an exclusive moonlit tour. Participants will learn about the history of Scripps Oceanography and current research projects while collecting plankton, performing experiments, and exploring the nocturnal habits of marine life. Ages 9+ (minors must also be accompanied by a paid adult.) FR IDAY Fireworks for Friends Pier Walk 1 We’re dedicating this month to one of our favorite locals—the leopard shark! Thousands of these amazing sharks congregate every year near La Jolla Shores to spawn. Celebrate the leopard shark all month long with special activities, lectures, underwater excursions, and exclusive interactions with Scripps Oceanography researcher Andy Nosal, who studies these spotted beauties (look for the leopard shark icon to “spot” specially themed events). Visit our website for our daily schedule. THURSDAY Summertime in San Diego means the return of leopard sharks to La Jolla Shores. Contrary to popular belief, these sharks – 97% of which are pregnant females – are not giving birth or mating during their stay. Join Andy Nosal, a Scripps Ph.D. student who studies local leopards, to find out what scientists really think is going on. Discover what gadgets Nosal uses to track the sharks and learn what makes La Jolla the animals’ preferred hang out. Find out why this shark population is particularly vulnerable and how the local no-take July 21: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. marine reserve protects it. RSVP: 858-534-5771 or online at aquarium.ucsd.edu Members: FREE Public: $8 Past presentations air on UCSD-TV. Visit ucsd. tv/oceanscience for more information. GREEN FLASH CONCERT SERIES Where the sunset always rocks! July 18: 5:30-9 p.m. Ages 21+ only PERFORMER: MATT NATHANSON Enjoy live music, great food and drinks for purchase, and amazing sunset views from the aquarium’s Tide-Pool Plaza. The acclaimed concert series, now in its seventh year, is brought to you in partnership with 102.1 KPRi FM, Gordon Biersch Brewery, San Diego County Toyota Dealers, Jackson Design & Remodeling, Stellar Solar, and Korbel California Champagne: Celebrate Responsibly. Buy Now: 858-534-4109 or online at aquarium.ucsd.edu Members: $24 (Season Pass: $115) Public: $27 (Season Pass: ($130) Walk-up: $32 AUGUST 2012 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Pier Walk 5 6 7 13 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 14 SEA Days 15 16 17 18 Summer camps end 20 21 22 23 Pier Walk 26 SATURDAY Pier Walk Half-off Admission* 19 FR IDAY Green Flash Concert No Perspectives Lecture this month 12 THURSDAY 27 28 29 24 25 Pier Walk 30 31 *Valid for San Diego County residents only 20TH ANNIVERSARY HALF-OFF ADMISSION FULL MOON PIER WALK Birch Aquarium at Scripps celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2012 with a special gift for San Diego County residents: Half-off admission on the 20th of every month through our anniversary month in September. Valid for residents living in zip codes 91901-92199. Visitors must show a valid ID with zip code to receive the offer. Limit two children per valid adult. Cannot be combined with other offers. Walk along the Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier, normally closed to the public, on an exclusive moonlit tour. Participants will learn about the history of Scripps Oceanography and current research projects while collecting plankton, performing experiments, and exploring the nocturnal habits of marine life. Ages 9+ (minors must also be accompanied by a paid adult.) calendar August 20 August 1 & 2: 7-9:30 p.m. August 30 & 31: 6-8:30 p.m. RSVP required: 858-534-7336 or online at aquarium.ucsd.edu Members: $22 Public: $25 GREEN FLASH CONCERT SERIES Where the sunset always rocks! August 15: 5:30-9 p.m. Ages 21+ only CO-PERFORMERS: DUNWELLS/HEARTLESS BASTARDS Enjoy live music, great food and drinks for purchase, and amazing sunset views from the aquarium’s Tide-Pool Plaza. The acclaimed concert series, now in its seventh year, is brought to you in partnership with 102.1 KPRi FM and Gordon Biersch Brewery, San Diego County Toyota Dealers, Jackson Design & Remodeling, Stellar Solar, and Korbel California Champagne: Celebrate Responsibly. Buy Now: 858-534-4109 or online at aquarium.ucsd.edu Members: $24 (Season Pass: $115) Public: $27 (Season Pass: ($130) Walk-up: $32 SEA DAYS Bay Day August 18: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Discover Science, Exploration & Adventure! Which local San Diego resource is 12 miles long and one mile wide? The San Diego Bay! Come investigate San Diego Bay’s diverse environments and inhabitants and visit with local San Diego non-profits and scientists working in the Bay. Enjoy a Bay-related scavenger hunt and hands-on activities. Included with admission. JEFFREY B. GRAHAM PERSPECTIVES ON OCEAN SCIENCE LECTURE There will be no Perspectives lecture this month. We apologize for any inconvenience. Download this calendar and preview all aquarium programs online at aquarium.ucsd.edu. at Scripps