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Events
Below are all the events currently scheduled for the San Diego Science Project at UC San Diego as well as other university events. Mark your calendars and get ready to be inspired!
Upcoming Events
Teacher /Researcher Collaborative
at the Perspective in Ocean Sciences Lecture Series
Join Scripps Oceanography's “Pharmacy of the Deep,” part of the Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture Series, featuring Brad Moore (Director, Scripps Center for Marine Biotechnology and Biomedicine) and PhD student Natalie Grayson. They’ll share how marine organisms’ chemical compounds are revealing new paths for treating disease, discovering anti-inflammatory agents, and unveiling hidden environmental toxins.
When: Monthly. Click below for the event page with the dates and times.
Where: The Birch Aquarium at Scripps from 7PM - 8PM
Understanding Global Change
Community of Practice
This Community of Practice offers a collaborative space for educators using the Understanding Global Change framework to share resources, planning tools, and instructional strategies. Think of it as office hours led by UGC developers and experienced classroom teachers.
When: 1st Wednesday of Each Month from 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: Virtual on Zoom
Friends and Partner Events
Learning in Local Nature
Professional Learning Opportunity for Elementary Educators
SDCOE's Learning in Local Nature workshop provides elementary educators with hands-on professional development in environmental literacy and outdoor science education. This one-day workshop at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park supports teachers in identifying local environmental phenomena, building connections with community partners, and collaborating with fellow educators to bring outdoor learning into their classrooms. Registration is $20 (lunch and materials included), with substitute costs reimbursed.
When: October 2, 2025 from 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Where: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
The Escondido Creek Conservancy
2nd Annual Outdoor Education Elevated
The Escondido Creek Conservancy invites families and educators to their 2nd Annual Outdoor Education Elevated event, a day of hands-on learning in nature featuring yoga, interpretive hiking, and engaging presentations designed to expand access to outdoor education. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children under 12 (lunch included), with highlights including a Mountain Lion presentation by Dr. Fernando Najera from UC Davis and nature-inspired activities and vendors throughout the day.
When: Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: 27317 Mountain Meadow Road, Escondido
Fright for Future
Experience Fright for Future, an award-winning educational haunted maze that brings environmental and social justice learning to life through an immersive Halloween experience. This haunted attraction features 20 exhibits exploring critical issues affecting people, planet, and animals, with local nonprofits on-site to help participants take action. Open weekdays for school groups (9am-2pm) and weekends for the public, students receive free admission with ID on weekends. Appropriate for ages 10+.
When: October 17 - 19 and October 24 - 26
Where: 3720 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego