Fall 2010 Onboard
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Fall 2010 Onboard
from the director 9500 Gilman Drive #0207 Fall into fun at Birch Aquarium this season! We say farewell to La Jolla, CA 92093-0207 our Green Flash Concert series in September, until next year. But, save the aquarium.ucsd.edu dates for two more shows, including the special engagement of Peter Yarrow 858-534-FISH and Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary. Green Flash would not be NON PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID SA N DIEGO CA PERMIT NO 1909 onboard Fall 2010 BIRCH AQUARIUM AT SCRIPPS INSTITUTION OF OCEANOGRAPHY, UC SAN DIEGO possible without our partners, KPRi 102.1 FM, Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery, and San Diego County Toyota Dealers. Have you been slimed? Haunted Aquarium creeps back for two special nights featuring mysterious exhibits and science experiments with an ocean theme. Mark your calendar for spooks and thrills this Halloween. Fall is also back-to-school time, and we encourage parents and educators to ask for the School Programs catalog on your next visit, or view programs online. We have a wide range of K--12 science classes on and off site, as well as teacher professional development. Thank you all so much for your support. We look forward to sharing the mystery and beauty of nature with you in our public and school programs this Fall, and all year long. Birch Aquarium at The oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico affected me profoundly. It really made me stop and Scripps is the public think more than ever about the future of our planet, especially the future of our oceans. The ocean exploration center conservation messages that we promote at Birch Aquarium are more relevant than ever. When something as catastrophic as the oil leak in the Gulf happens, it reinforces the fragility of our environment. It has also emphasized the need to balance our way of life and our environment. Next summer we are opening a new exhibit called Boundless Energy, which is being designed with support from Sempra Energy and Union Bank. This fun and exciting exhibit is all about renewable energy from sun, wind, and waves. It is educational and interactive and designed to appeal to kids of all ages. It demonstrates exciting ways in which we can harness and use natural energy with minimal pollution to our environment. Please join us in a future of greener energy, and contact me if you are interested in learning more about ways you can help Boundless Energy. Sincerely, for world-renowned Where the sunset always rocks! Enjoy live music in Scripps Institution of the acclaimed outdoor Oceanography at UC concert series at San Diego Birch Aquarium. onboard Contact us: Email Phone Write [email protected] 858-534-FISH Birch Aquarium at Scripps UC San Diego 9500 Gilman Drive #0207 La Jolla, CA 92093-0207 INFORMATION: aquarium.ucsd.edu. —AANNDD MMOORREE! ! II NNSSIIDDEE:: SS EE PP TT EE MM BB EE RR CC OO NN CC EE RRTT SS ,, SSEEAA DDAAYYSS,, HHAAUUNNTTEEDD AAQQUUAARRI IUUMM— 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. Dr. Nigella Hillgarth, Executive Director Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego Consider leaving a legacy for Birch Aquarium at Scripps through your will or trust. For more information, contact Dyanne Hoffman at (858)534-8490. at Scripps Summer 2010 calendar at Scripps SEPTEMBER 2010 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY F R I D AY 1 5 6 7 2 8 13 9 14 15 20 26 4 Peter & Paul Concert, Snorkeling with Sharks 10 16 Full Moon Pier Walk 19 3 11 SEA Days, Snorkel La Jolla Cove Green Flash Concert Perspectives Lecture 12 SATURDAY 27 21 Teacher Open House 28 SEA DAYS Snapshots of Scripps Science September 18: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Discover Science, Exploration & Adventure! Join us as we reveal Scripps discoveries through the camera lens. Peer at the important accomplishments of Scripps scientists through time with hands-on activities. Take your own photos and make prints with Canon, our special partner. Make an eco-friendly scrapbook, get tips on underwater and no-flash photography from experts, and learn about the past and future of Scripps explorations. Included with admission. 17 Full Moon Pier Walk CA Coastal Cleanup Day 22 23 29 30 24 SNORKEL ADVENTURES September 22 & 23: 6-8:30 p.m. Walk along the Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier, normally closed to the public, on an exclusive moonlit tour with a Scripps naturalist. 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+ (ages 9–13 must be accompanied by a paid adult). RSVP Required: 858-534-7336 or online at aquarium.ucsd.edu Public: $25 Members: $22 25 concert series, now in its fifth year, is brought to you in partnership with KPRi 102.1 FM, San Diego County Toyota Dealers, and Rock Bottom Brewery & Restaurant. Delicious food/drinks are available for purchase. niques to better understand when, where, and how earthquakes occur. Explore the underwater world with aquarium naturalists. See local leopard sharks and guitarfish up-close at La Jolla Shores. Or, dive into La Jolla Cove to discover a wide 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+ (ages 10-13 must be accompanied by a paid adult). RSVP: 858-534-5771 Members: FREE Public: $8 Past presentations air on UCSD-TV. Visit ucsd.tv/oceanscience for more information. GREEN FLASH CONCERTS — Special Engagement — PETER YARROW and NOEL PAUL STOOKEY of Peter, Paul & Mary September 11: 7-9 p.m. Ages 21+ only Join the legendary folk duo for a special performance at Birch Aquarium. Yarrow and Stookey—with bandmate Mary Travers —comprised one of the most influential musical groups of the 1960s. Experience live music, stunning ocean views, and great food and drinks for purchase on the tide-pool plaza overlooking the La Jolla coast. Visit aquarium.ucsd.edu for full details. Snorkel with the Sharks September 11: 8-10 a.m. Snorkel La Jolla Cove FULL MOON PIER WALK 18 September 18: 8-10 a.m. PERSPECTIVES ON OCEAN SCIENCE LECTURE September 13: 6:30-8 p.m. Shake Rattle and Roll: The Physics of Earthquakes Kevin Brown, physical oceanographer Join Kevin Brown as he describes the phenomena that we experience as “earthquakes” and relates what scientists understand about the physics of these sudden and at times catastrophic movements in the earth’s crust. Learn how Brown and other Scripps scientists are using a variety of tech- RSVP: 858-534-4109 Tickets: $45-$100 Gate admission: $50 September 15: 6-9 p.m. Ages 21+ only TOMMY CASTRO BAND Rock, blues, and Memphis soul combine this evening with incredible sunset views from the aquarium’s tide-pool plaza. This is the last summer show—be a part of it! The RSVP: 858-534-4109 General RSVP: $35 Member RSVP: $32 Gate admission: $40 26TH ANNUAL CALIFORNIA COASTAL CLEANUP DAY September 25: 9 a.m.-Noon Join Birch Aquarium and thousands of volunteers throughout the state on September 25th for the California Coastal Cleanup. Birch Aquarium, in partnership with San Diego Coastkeeper, hosts the La Jolla Shores Beach Cleanup from 9 a.m. until Noon. Volunteers are encouraged to RSVP online at www.cleanupday.org. TEACHER OPEN HOUSE September 28: 5-7 p.m. Be our guests as you are introduced to the world beneath the sea and the resources available to you through Birch Aquarium at Scripps. Enjoy presentations about the aquarium’s school programs, take a behindthe-scenes tour, meet the education staff, win fabulous prizes, and more! RSVP Required: 858-534-7336 or online at aquarium.ucsd.edu FREE: Pre-K to Grade 12 teachers OCTOBER 2010 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY F R I D AY SATURDAY HAUNTED BIRCH AQUARIUM Where science goes mad! October 22 & 23: 6-9 p.m. Enjoy two nights of science gone awry as you encounter creeps from the deep and experiments with wacky, mad scientists. Explore the aquarium for tricky-treats, slimy encounters, spooky activities, and monstrous live music. Put your knowledge and skills to the test in a maze of haunted activities. Come dressed to impress in your best costumes—and win prizes! Members: $12 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 8 9 Perspectives Lecture 10 SEA Days 11 12 13 14 15 Haunted Birch Aquarium Public: $15 Door (all): $17 17 16 Haunted Birch Aquarium 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 24 31 SEA DAYS Creeps from the Deep PERSPECTIVES ON OCEAN SCIENCE LECTURE October 16: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Discover Science, Exploration & Adventure! Get to know the weird, wonderful, and unusual creatures that live in our oceans. Meet creatures from way down deep— animals that glow, slime, and slither. Create a bat-ray craft, and more fun this day! Included with admission. October 11: 6:30-8 p.m. Earthquakes in Southern California: A View from Space Yuri Fialko, geoscientist Southern California hosts a number of active faults. Over the last 20 years, our region has become the most seismically active area in the Western states, with magnitude 7 or greater events occurring along the (in) famous San Andreas fault. Join Yuri Fialko as he discusses what we know about earthquakes, and the slow tectonic deformation that causes them, using modern space technologies. RSVP: 858-534-5771 Members: FREE Public: $8 Past presentations air on UCSD-TV. Visit ucsd.tv/oceanscience for more information. NOVEMBER 2010 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY 1 THURSDAY F R I D AY SATURDAY 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 NOSB Open House Perspectives Lecture 7 WEDNESDAY 8 SEA Days, Tidepooling 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 calendar PERSPECTIVES ON OCEAN SCIENCE LECTURE November 8: 6:30-8 p.m. Earth’s Magnetic Field: From Satellites to Reversals Cathy Constable, geophysicist and Scripps research deputy director How is Earth’s magnetic field important to making our planet habitable? Where does it come from, and how quickly does it change? Join geophysicist Cathy Constable as she delves into these and other questions about one of Earth’s most dynamic features, the magnetosphere. Learn how research at Scripps is contributing to our ever-growing understanding of earth’s magnetism. RSVP: 858-534-5771 Members: FREE Public: $8 Past presentations air on UCSD-TV. Visit ucsd.tv/oceanscience for more information. FREE: high school students, teachers, and parents interested in participating in Grunion Bowl (formerly the La Jolla Surf Bowl) on Feb. 26, 2011. NOSB OPEN HOUSE RSVP Required: 858-534-7336 November 9: 4-7 p.m. High schoolers learn about National Ocean Sciences Bowl in this open house event. Take a walk along the world-famous Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier. Explore Scripps Oceanography history, take part in a squid dissection, observe and sort local plankton, and meet others interested in ocean science. TIDEPOOLING ADVENTURES Aquarium naturalists gently guide participants into fragile tide-pool communities and highlight the inhabitants. November 20: 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Dike Rock RSVP Required: 858-534-7336 or book online at aquarium.ucsd.edu Members: $10 Public: $12 SEA DAYS Kelp Kornucopia November 20: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Discover Science, Exploration & Adventure! Celebrate a harvest of kelp. Uncover the ways that people and ocean animals depend on kelp, an amazing seaweed. Meet Scripps coastal researchers, watch an interactive Kelp Tank Feeding Show, and get your hands slimy with real kelp. Included with admission. To register, please call 858-534-7336, unless otherwise noted. Download this calendar and preview all aquarium programs online at aquarium.ucsd.edu. at Scripps
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