Fall 2010 Onboard

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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
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dates for two more shows, including the special engagement of Peter Yarrow
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and Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary. Green Flash would not be
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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.
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INFORMATION:
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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.
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Summer 2010
calendar
at Scripps
SEPTEMBER 2010
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
F R I D AY
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7
2
8
13
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14
15
20
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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
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15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
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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.
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