Dear Volunteer Diggers, Calico Early Man Site is the only archeology site in the Western Hemisphere ever deemed important enough to be worked by Dr. Louis S.B. Leakey. Project Director from 1964 until his death in 1972, Dr. Leakey knew that the thousands of artifacts found in this barren desert environment were eerily similar in appearance and manufacture to those he found in Africa. This striking similarity intrigued and mystified him. The implications for the presence of some of the earliest …

This Meetup Group was formed to provide regular Starparties for astronomers, and would be astronomers, in all stages of proficiency. The purpose of the group is to meetup regularly at the Adler Observatory located on Ortega Hiway, Lake Elsinore for a monthly Saturday Night Starparty. Prospective members should not join this group if they are unable or unwilling to regularly attend the Starparty meetups, as the purpose of this meetup is to actually meetup and do astronomy. Persons interested in a …

Do you like science and the natural world?  Do you enjoy quiet, pleasant, small-group conversation? Please join us if you truly enjoy discussing all types of science:  biology, chemistry, astronomy, geology, ecology, meteorology, horticulture, physics, epidemiology, marine science, nanotechnology, mathematics (the queen of the sciences!) , neuroscience, computer science, scientific technology, medicine and related arts, engineering, etc. To accommodate both early risers and folks who prefer even …

Our four friends were talking about how many new hiking groups there are now when one commented about missing some of the old Classic hikes that seemed to have fallen through the cracks. Talk turned to missing Theme hikes, Target hikes, Easy hikes for newcomers, an Eclectic mix of hiking gaps to be sure, and then those Moderate hikes that became Endurance hikes, not because they took on lots of peaks, or because they went fast, but just because they shared the whole day with walk and talk, just …

Enjoy  the outdoor Theaters night time events under the dark starry desert skies in Joshua Tree.  Located in the Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground. Main events, we project live deep space astronomy images onto large 9 x 12 foot screens.  Other events we do are the Music Jam Astro Fest, Astronomy Fest & Star Parties & Solar Parties. During the summer months SCDVA (Southern California Desert Video Astronomers) hold star parties on Saturday evenings.  These parties are usually free or a minimal char …

Wikipedia states "a salon is a gathering of people under the roof of an inspiring host, held partly to amuse one another and partly to refine taste and increase their knowledge of the participants through conversation. These gatherings often consciously followed Horace's definition of the aims of poetry, "either to please or to educate" ("aut delectare aut prodesse est"). Salons, commonly associated with French literary and philosophical movements of the 17th century and 18th centuries, were car …

This Meetup group was formed in an effort to reach out to anyone who is interested in learning the cultural traditions of the Mesoamerican peoples though one of its manifestations, Dance. Mesoamerica is a non political territory which extends and pushes the boundaries of the American South West to the North and the coasts of Honduras and Costa Rica to the South. Everyone is welcome to join our community which is formed by people of all ages, sexual orientations, creed and ethnic backgrounds. Eve …

Have you ever seen Saturn's rings or Jupiter's moons? Come see them & share the view with the public. We set up on the pier or other places with a good crowd & entice the passerby to stop & look at the wonders of the Universe. No telescope needed, but bring one if you want--we can teach you how to use it.

Our Cosmos is a social group whose purpose is to share and inspire a love of science and of learning, and to develop interest in both the Cosmos and intellectual curiosity.  It encourages exploration into planetary and earth sciences, health, ethics, and society. Various activities include stage and TV venues for science education purposes and trips exploring and learning about our Cosmos, such as archaeological digs, tours of planetary facilities, nature photography and trips to geological/astr …

Backyard Skeptics Long Beach is associated with its parent meetup.com group, Barkyard Skeptics (Central Orange Country). We are a community of individuals interested in exploring and discovering truths in the natural world based on science and critical thinking. As skeptics we question authority and make real-world decisions based upon the conciseness of each scientific field. Our members are humanists, agnostics, atheists and evidencialists. The discovery and awe of the natural world has much m …

Here is a place where Astrologers and Astronomers can come together with a like mind and learn about the stars and the planets. I am looking to do a monthly get together of having some telescopes in place and enjoy the night sky. Learn about Astronomy and Astrology as well. Currently with as chilly as it is, am looking to wait for March to begin meetings so it will be warmer, and can offer a bit more enjoyment. Thank you for joining and your interest. Cece Stevens

This is a group for anyone interested in Math, Physics, and/or Astronomy. Any topic relevant to math, physics, cosmology, and astronomy is welcome.

This group is for anyone interested taking art workshops, visiting museums/galleries/studios, adventure gatherings, wine and cheese nights, free demos, and all things fun and artistic. I've always wanted to form and be a part of a community of active artists and creatives, so I look forward to our artsy explorations and/or having you attend a workshop or demo! Most of the workshops and demos announced here will be geared towards acrylic painting due to my affiliation with Golden Paints, but in t …

The Art/Sci Los Angeles Meetup is an informal group for artists, scientists, writers, and curators interested in exploring ideas and collaborations between the disciplines of art and science: Bioart, nanotech, fractals, quantum sculptures, physics and dance, nebulas and music, STEAM, and more. Join our Art/Sci LA Meetup group to receive event invites, network, and explore the art in science!

Science is fun again! The Natural Philosophy Alliance (NPA) is a world-wide think-tank and scientific organization whose members have one thing in common: they have studied very thoroughly mainstream science including relativity, the big bang, plate tectonics, and have concluded that there are fundamental flaws in these theories that must be rectified. The NPA's goal is to seek truth in science while allowing for competing theories to co-exist letting the best to grow and flourish through the un …

Mars LA is the Los Angeles chapter of the Mars Society. The purpose of the Mars Society is to further the exploration and settlement of the planet Mars.

This is a group for anyone interested in learning about astronomy and for those who already know something who can be our guides. I started this group because I'm enthusiastic about learning!

I do have a passion for astronomy myself and I don't really have many people in my circle of friends to share this with so I figured, what better way than to make a Meetup group for this very purpose. I myself have several telescopes that I'm more than willing to setup for any interested people and anyone else is more than welcome to bring down their own if they own one. If not, why not just come down for some stargazing? This group is for anyone that has an interest in astronomy and wants to ha …