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Watch the Glowing Fireworms (Date & Parking Update)

Wrong Date and Time was Previously Announced The date that was previously announced for the Fireworm display should have been for September 16th. We have updated the information below. Parking Update Due to Construction (8/20/2026) The city has fenced-in area in front of pier. It’s some big civic project. Not sure if this fencing will still be there in September. This is what people can … Continue reading Watch the Glowing Fireworms (Date & Parking Update)

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Watch the Glowing Fireworms

Fireworms are mating! If you are interested in watching small worms mating & glowing like green light sticks now is the season. VIP Mary has selected September 9th for the more intense light show. These fireworms or glowworms, Odontosyllis phosphorea, swim up from the bottom to mate on the surface water for half an hour. When thousands of these worms glow, it makes for a wonderful show! … Continue reading Watch the Glowing Fireworms

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Watch the Glowing Fireworms (Encore)

Fireworms are mating! If you are interested in watching small worms mating & glowing like green light sticks now is the season. VIP Mary has selected September and October for the more intense light show. These fireworms or glowworms, Odontosyllis phosphorea, swim up from the bottom to mate on the surface water for half an hour. When thousands of these worms glow, it makes for a wonderful … Continue reading Watch the Glowing Fireworms (Encore)

A bright glowing worm against a black background

Watch the Glowing Fireworms

Fireworms are mating! If you are interested in watching small worms mating & glowing like green light sticks now is the season. VIP Mary has selected September and October for the more intense light show. These fireworms or glowworms, Odontosyllis phosphorea, swim up from the bottom to mate on the surface water for half an hour. When thousands of these worms glow, it makes for a wonderful … Continue reading Watch the Glowing Fireworms

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Naturally Speaking Series – Climate Change & Collaboration for a Sustainable Future

Earth system changes affect physical, biological, and chemical processes, impacting human health, infrastructure, and financial security through the increased severity of fires and extreme weather events. Throughout time, these processes have changed, and the recent increase in frequency and severity requires risk assessment and planning- towards a positive, collaborative future.  Join climate scientist Dr. Kimberley Rain Miner as she discusses what’s happening and why, and how … Continue reading Naturally Speaking Series – Climate Change & Collaboration for a Sustainable Future

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Naturally Speaking Series – Risky Business – Life Along an Active Plate Margin

California is known world-wide for its lofty mountains, cliff-lined beaches, and sweeping vistas, but the geologic processes that created this spectacular scenery can also threaten the lives and livelihoods of the nearly 40 million people that reside within the state. In this talk Dr. Wendy Bohon, Branch Chief of Seismic Hazards & Earthquake Engineering for the California Geological Survey, explores the faults of California and … Continue reading Naturally Speaking Series – Risky Business – Life Along an Active Plate Margin