Upcoming Events
Upcoming Science Safaris
Exciting things are happening at YSI! Join us for upcoming Science Safaris at our Vasona and Sanborn locations! Our science safaris are educational programs that not only bring you and your family into nature, but we will also teach you facts about your surroundings that you may not have known! These guided Science Safaris will be led completely outdoors by a YSI staff member. YSI's Science Safari programs are designed for families, so please register each attending member. You will receive an email the day before your event with all the needed information, including a map of the park, directions, and parking information. Below are the dates and locations of each event.
YSI has incorporated guidelines that follow all County and State protocols. YSI requires every registrant ages 2 and over to wear a face mask while practicing social distancing. This information can be found in the registration form. We appreciate your cooperation with helping YSI keep you safe and healthy while enjoying the beauty of nature. For more information, please email programs@ysi-ca.org or call 408-356-4945 ex 11. We look forward to seeing you in person!
YSI’s Science Safari Cancellation Policy:
A full refund (100%) will be issued to the registrant(s) if cancellation is requested no later than 7 days before the event’s date. No refund (0%) will be issued to the registrant(s) if cancellation is made within 7 days of the event’s date. Please note: Science Safaris are non-transferable.
Exciting things are happening at YSI! Join us for upcoming Science Safaris at our Vasona and Sanborn locations! Our science safaris are educational programs that not only bring you and your family into nature, but we will also teach you facts about your surroundings that you may not have known! These guided Science Safaris will be led completely outdoors by a YSI staff member. YSI's Science Safari programs are designed for families, so please register each attending member. You will receive an email the day before your event with all the needed information, including a map of the park, directions, and parking information. Below are the dates and locations of each event.
YSI has incorporated guidelines that follow all County and State protocols. YSI requires every registrant ages 2 and over to wear a face mask while practicing social distancing. This information can be found in the registration form. We appreciate your cooperation with helping YSI keep you safe and healthy while enjoying the beauty of nature. For more information, please email programs@ysi-ca.org or call 408-356-4945 ex 11. We look forward to seeing you in person!
YSI’s Science Safari Cancellation Policy:
A full refund (100%) will be issued to the registrant(s) if cancellation is requested no later than 7 days before the event’s date. No refund (0%) will be issued to the registrant(s) if cancellation is made within 7 days of the event’s date. Please note: Science Safaris are non-transferable.
Sanborn:
January 15, 2022 Fungus Among Us
January 17, 2022 Insect and Salamander Search at Sanborn
February 12, 2022 Insect and Salamander Search at Sanborn
February 19, 2022 Insect and Salamander Search at Sanborn
March 5, 2022 Insect and Salamander Search
March 19, 2022 Insect and Salamander Search
March 26, 2022 Insect and Salamander Search
January 17, 2022 Insect and Salamander Search at Sanborn
February 12, 2022 Insect and Salamander Search at Sanborn
February 19, 2022 Insect and Salamander Search at Sanborn
March 5, 2022 Insect and Salamander Search
March 19, 2022 Insect and Salamander Search
March 26, 2022 Insect and Salamander Search
Vasona:
Upcoming Science Saturdays
YSI is excited to announce the continuing our program, Science Saturdays! YSI will host a FREE program each Saturday for students attending a Title I eligible school in Santa Clara County. Each week, we will cover a different topic that will allow hands-on learning in a safe environment, crafts, activities, and a nature walk! Details below:
Event: Science Saturdays
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Location: Alum Rock Park 16260 Penitencia Creek Road
San Jose CA 95127.
Available Programs:
January 15-Physics Phanatics! Unlock the secrets to the physical realm with physics! Discover the principles of physics while making music, creating and flying airplanes and rockets, and conducting experiments. Amaze your friends with physics knowledge!
January 22- Science of the Sea: Join YSI for the study of marine organisms and their behaviors and interactions with the environment. You will also learn about adaptations, habitat, and more! Our instructors have put together personal kits for each child, so they can be artistic while being safe! We have some fun craft ideas for each child to create that will use REAL shells and corals from the sea! Best of all, they can keep their creations to share with their families!
January 29- Rockin' Geologists: Learn about the study of our beautiful planet Earth and its many natural wonders! During this week we will explore a variety of topics that cover our most important problems. From energy, water, and mineral resources; the environment; climate change; and natural hazards like landslides, volcanoes, earthquakes, and floods. Then we will evaluate how Earth's materials, structures, processes, and organisms have changed over time from these natural events. We'll have a rockin' time!
February 5- Live like the Ohlone: Join YSI in learning about the first people who inhabited where we live- the Ohlone Native Americans! During this program, we will learn how they survived back then on what nature gave them! From their homes to their food, and also the toys and tools! We will go on a nice walk to see the many plants and animals in nature that the Ohlone might have found useful. Each child will have the opportunity to make something to take home that is reflective of what the Ohlone Native Americans made!
February 12- The Science of Gardening: Do you have a love for gardening, and want to learn some tricks of the trade? YSI has you covered! Spend the day with us and get your hands dirty while gaining some knowledge on the science of horticulture! Here are some examples of what you will learn during this Science Saturday:
• Native vs. Non-Native Plants
• Different Types of Soils for Different Plants
• Helpful Insects and Other Garden Insects
• How to Get Herbs to Root
• Composting and Mulch
You will also plant something to take home for your own garden! We look forward to digging in the dirt with you!
February 19- Magnificent Mammals: What makes a mammal a mammal? How many mammals can we find at Alum Rock? Join YSI as we learn about the mammals, their adaptations, diet, habitat, and what makes YSI's mammals non-native! We will also enjoy a nature walk in the park to see how many mammals we can find before heading back for craft time!
February 26- All About Owls and Raptors: Ever wonder what those big birds are flying in the sky? Chances are, they're a raptor! What is a raptor? Join our knowledgeable instructors to learn about all the amazing predatory birds we have in Alum Rock Park. You may even get the chance to meet one or two up close! After we make our rounds on our nature walk to search for what we can find, we will head back near YSI and do some bird-related crafts.
Please note, these programs are first come first served basis and are only available to children attending Title I eligible schools in Santa Clara County. Please choose one Saturday for your child(ren) to attend.
YSI is following all county and state guidelines for outdoor events. This includes but is not limited to:
Required Face Masks
Social Distancing
Personal Kits for Crafts
No shared Items
Frequent Disinfecting/Sanitizing
To register for these events, please contact programs@ysi-ca.org or call 408-356-4945 x 12. If you would like to contribute to YSI so we may continue to provide these programs, please click here to be taken to our donation page on our website.
We are proud to provide these wonderful and educational programs to our surrounding underserved community. We hope you all have a wonderful day, and stay safe!
Event: Science Saturdays
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Location: Alum Rock Park 16260 Penitencia Creek Road
San Jose CA 95127.
Available Programs:
January 15-Physics Phanatics! Unlock the secrets to the physical realm with physics! Discover the principles of physics while making music, creating and flying airplanes and rockets, and conducting experiments. Amaze your friends with physics knowledge!
January 22- Science of the Sea: Join YSI for the study of marine organisms and their behaviors and interactions with the environment. You will also learn about adaptations, habitat, and more! Our instructors have put together personal kits for each child, so they can be artistic while being safe! We have some fun craft ideas for each child to create that will use REAL shells and corals from the sea! Best of all, they can keep their creations to share with their families!
January 29- Rockin' Geologists: Learn about the study of our beautiful planet Earth and its many natural wonders! During this week we will explore a variety of topics that cover our most important problems. From energy, water, and mineral resources; the environment; climate change; and natural hazards like landslides, volcanoes, earthquakes, and floods. Then we will evaluate how Earth's materials, structures, processes, and organisms have changed over time from these natural events. We'll have a rockin' time!
February 5- Live like the Ohlone: Join YSI in learning about the first people who inhabited where we live- the Ohlone Native Americans! During this program, we will learn how they survived back then on what nature gave them! From their homes to their food, and also the toys and tools! We will go on a nice walk to see the many plants and animals in nature that the Ohlone might have found useful. Each child will have the opportunity to make something to take home that is reflective of what the Ohlone Native Americans made!
February 12- The Science of Gardening: Do you have a love for gardening, and want to learn some tricks of the trade? YSI has you covered! Spend the day with us and get your hands dirty while gaining some knowledge on the science of horticulture! Here are some examples of what you will learn during this Science Saturday:
• Native vs. Non-Native Plants
• Different Types of Soils for Different Plants
• Helpful Insects and Other Garden Insects
• How to Get Herbs to Root
• Composting and Mulch
You will also plant something to take home for your own garden! We look forward to digging in the dirt with you!
February 19- Magnificent Mammals: What makes a mammal a mammal? How many mammals can we find at Alum Rock? Join YSI as we learn about the mammals, their adaptations, diet, habitat, and what makes YSI's mammals non-native! We will also enjoy a nature walk in the park to see how many mammals we can find before heading back for craft time!
February 26- All About Owls and Raptors: Ever wonder what those big birds are flying in the sky? Chances are, they're a raptor! What is a raptor? Join our knowledgeable instructors to learn about all the amazing predatory birds we have in Alum Rock Park. You may even get the chance to meet one or two up close! After we make our rounds on our nature walk to search for what we can find, we will head back near YSI and do some bird-related crafts.
Please note, these programs are first come first served basis and are only available to children attending Title I eligible schools in Santa Clara County. Please choose one Saturday for your child(ren) to attend.
YSI is following all county and state guidelines for outdoor events. This includes but is not limited to:
Required Face Masks
Social Distancing
Personal Kits for Crafts
No shared Items
Frequent Disinfecting/Sanitizing
To register for these events, please contact programs@ysi-ca.org or call 408-356-4945 x 12. If you would like to contribute to YSI so we may continue to provide these programs, please click here to be taken to our donation page on our website.
We are proud to provide these wonderful and educational programs to our surrounding underserved community. We hope you all have a wonderful day, and stay safe!
How Do Flies Walk Upside Down?
Date: January 22, 2022
Time: 12:30pm-1:00pm
Location: Vasona Lake County Park
333 Blossom Hill Road Los Gatos, CA 95032
Cost: Free!
Time: 12:30pm-1:00pm
Location: Vasona Lake County Park
333 Blossom Hill Road Los Gatos, CA 95032
Cost: Free!
After we read the book together, we will meet a live insect!
Register HereFish is Fish
Date: February 26, 2022
Time: 1:00pm-1:30pm
Location: Vasona Lake County Park
333 Blossom Hill Road Los Gatos, CA 95032
Cost: Free!
Time: 1:00pm-1:30pm
Location: Vasona Lake County Park
333 Blossom Hill Road Los Gatos, CA 95032
Cost: Free!
After we read the book together, we will meet a live YSI animal ambassador that lives in the water!
Register HereWhat Do You Do With a Tail Like This?
Date: March 12, 2022
Time: 1:00pm-1:30pm
Location: Vasona Lake County Park
333 Blossom Hill Road Los Gatos, CA 95032
Cost: Free!
Time: 1:00pm-1:30pm
Location: Vasona Lake County Park
333 Blossom Hill Road Los Gatos, CA 95032
Cost: Free!
After we read the book, we will meet a couple of animals with tails!
Register Here
