For more than sixty years, Mother Nature has transformed the rolling hills of North San Diego County into one of the most spectacular and coordinated displays of natural color and beauty anywhere in the world. The nearly fifty acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers that make up the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch in Carlsbad, California, are in bloom for approximately six to eight weeks each year - from early March through early May - literally bringing the famous fields back to life. This annual burst of color, which has become part of the area’s local heritage, also is one of nature’s official ways of announcing the arrival of spring here in Southern California.

We are living in a global pandemic and all of us are thinking about viruses. Pandemic or not, Dr. Steinmetz has viruses on her mind all the time… specifically plant viruses. To her, plant viruses are not pathogens or infectious agents – rather, Dr. Steinmetz sees plant viruses as ‘nanoscale’ tools that can be repurposed for applications targeting human health. While plant viruses can interact with cells in the human body, they cannot infect humans and the research in Dr. Steinmetz Lab sets out to engineer plant viruses to fight cancer, cardiovascular disease and lately also COVID-19. Learn more how her lab’s research has successfully treaded cancer in dogs, and what that might mean for humans.

Spring STEAM Camps from the comfort of your own home! Every one-hour virtual camp will be filled with engaging hands-on activities that can be done using simple materials and have challenges aimed at students in grades 2–4. Kids can have fun while exploring topics like DNA Structures, Kitchen Chemistry, Gravitation Station and more. Sign up for one or bundle a week together and save!

Each Virtual Program includes:
- Prepackaged materials
- Educational content and challenges
- Designated live virtual meetings

Enjoy a drink with friends, family, and/or colleagues over video conference and learn something along the way!

For wine lovers around the world, or even just ‘wine likers’ who would like to know more about what they’re drinking, the COVID-19 lockdown does not have to get in the way of sipping, learning, and enjoying a taste (or three) of your favorite varietals. This virtual tasting will bring delicious wine to your home and bring friends and clients together to share a bottle of wine, discuss what’s in the glass, learn a little bit, and have a few laughs.

Virtually meet winemakers, winery owners, wine critics, and other pros through our series of virtual tastings. Taste the wine from the comfort of your own home as experts talk you through their tasting notes, winemaking process, favorite pairings and more!