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Collected community science data informs species conservation, enhances understanding of global biodiversity.
Earth Species Project co-founder Aza Raskin to deliver keynote about AI's use in understanding the natural world
Annual celebration features tickets starting at $5, a new Claude webcam, a science fair, live animals, and more.
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Exhibits
February 19, 2025
Featuring Dinosaur Train’s Dr. Scott, interactive fossil dig pit, prehistoric fossils, special programs & more.
Science & Sustainability
February 18, 2025
The wooly devil is the first new plant genus and species discovered in a U.S. national park in nearly 50 years.
Animal News
February 12, 2025
Heart-warming tradition educates the public about the potential extinction of critically endangered species.
Exhibits
January 17, 2025
Featuring live performances, interactive experiences, a Black-owned business marketplace, soul food, & cocktails
Exhibits
January 15, 2025
Featuring touchable coral models, interactive projections and audio, and stunning fluorescent creatures.
Science & Sustainability
January 6, 2025
Digitization of 2.3M specimens will expand & bolster the curation, accessibility, & public utility of herbarium.
Science & Sustainability
December 18, 2024
More than a dozen Academy scientists—along with several international collaborators—described the new additions.
Leadership
December 10, 2024
Mark Ruffo brings more than 20 years of experience in fundraising, operations, advocacy, and marketing.
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