Science Saturday at the EcoCenter

Sat · Oct 31·10 AM – 1 PM·EcoCenter, 2560 Embarcadero Road · Palo Alto, CA

Explore spooky critters with hands‑on spider, snake and owl activities, interactive touchscreens and a Baylands Marshcam at the EcoCenter, free.

Sat · Nov 7·10 AM – 1 PM·EcoCenter, 2560 Embarcadero Road · Palo Alto, CA

Explore hands‑on Earthquake and plate tectonics activities, rock formation demos, mineral property stations, interactive touchscreens and Marshcam on the EcoCenter deck, free.

Sat · Nov 14·10 AM – 1 PM·EcoCenter, 2560 Embarcadero Road · Palo Alto, CA

Explore hands‑on Earthquake and plate‑tectonics activities on the EcoCenter deck, with rock‑forming demos, mineral property stations, and volunteer info; free, bathrooms available.

Sat · Nov 21·10 AM – 1 PM·EcoCenter, 2560 Embarcadero Road · Palo Alto, CA

Explore hands‑on Earthquake and plate‑tectonics activities on the EcoCenter deck, plus rock‑formation and mineral‑property stations, with volunteer info available.

Sat · Oct 24·Education (Cubberley Bldg), 485 Lasuen Mall, Stanford, CA 94305 · Palo Alto

Witchy book display at the Education Library features mischievous, adventurous and wicked witches for all ages, inviting visitors to pick a spellbinding read.

Sat · Oct 24·8:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Pearson-Arastradero Preserve, 1530 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94304

Volunteer your time to help increase biodiversity at Pearson‑Arastradero Preserve.

Sat · Oct 24·9 AM – 12 PM·Lagunita BBQ Pit , Lomita Drive, Stanford CA 94305 · Palo Alto

Volunteer at Lagunita BBQ Pit for a Halloween‑themed trash pick‑up and invasive‑weed removal, protecting salamander habitat; wear protective gear and costume for prize.

Fri · Oct 23·10 AM – 1 PM·EcoCenter, 2560 Embarcadero Road · Palo Alto, CA

Spooky Critters at the EcoCenter offers free hands‑on spider, snake and owl activities, interactive touchscreens, Baylands Marshcam, and a Duck Pond bird‑expert display.

Wed · Oct 28·Palo Alto Enjoy! recreation

After School Amazing Animals (Palo Alto Enjoy! recreation) — Weekly science activity and a new animal showcase at Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo.

Mon · Oct 26·11 AM – 12 PM·EcoCenter, 2560 Embarcadero Road · Palo Alto, CA

Volunteering Q&A session at EcoCenter lets participants ask the EV Director about science, nature, and community outreach opportunities, for all ages.

Sat · Nov 7·10:30 AM – 12 PM·EcoCenter, 2560 Embarcadero Road · Palo Alto, CA

EcoCenter hosts a bat science program where docents guide participants through activities with real bat specimens and explore local bat myths, free, ages 6–11.