Discovery Evening at the Academy - Friday March 22, 2013
Enjoy a very special evening at the Academy:
Research — Education — Sustainability
with Academy Curators, Research Scientists, Educators and Docents
Friday, March 22, from 7:00pm - 9:00pm
- Can scientists document life on Earth before it slips away?
- Why are collections of life important?
- The Evolution and Diversity of Life — why does it matter?
- How is the Academy improving public science literacy? Engaging and inspiring people of all ages to learn about science.
- How does the Academy design, develop, install, and maintain all of its exhibits?
Join us for a special evening reception to understand what we do and why it matters.
Call us: (415) 379-5858
Meet and greet with Greg Farrington,
Executive Director
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meet and mingle with our ‘Chief Penguin,’ Executive Director Greg Farrington, and ask your burning questions regarding the past, present, and future of the Academy.
Conversations with Academy Curators, Research Scientists, Educators, Docents and Academy staff
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meet our world-renowned curators and scientists, learn about what they do, ask questions, and explore our educational outreach programs and sustainability efforts at the Academy.
RSVP required by March 8, 2013
Call: (415) 379-5858
Families are welcome at this event!
Hosted bar and light appetizers will be available.
This event is for Associate members ($500+) and Friends of the Academy donors ($1,000+) and above only. Invitation is non-transferable and capacity is limited.
Never in human history has our global ecosystem undergone a period of such dramatic transformation. That urgency guides Academy scientists as they document Earth’s threatened biodiversity and share their discoveries.
Research at the California Academy of Sciences aims to discover new knowledge about life’s diversity. We apply that knowledge in seeking to sustain life on the planet and better understand evolutionary changes.
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The Academy Research Division includes:
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RSVP required by March 8, 2013
Call: (415) 379-5858
Families are welcome at this event!
Hosted bar and light appetizers will be available.
This event is for Associate members ($500+) and Friends of the Academy donors ($1,000+) and above only. Invitation is non-transferable and capacity is limited.
The Universe is in our hands.
How can we cultivate the knowledge and the passion necessary to steward it?
Through education programs that immerse people of all ages in natural-world wonders and open minds to science.
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The Academy Education & Public Engagement Division includes:
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RSVP required by March 8, 2013
Call: (415) 379-5858
Families are welcome at this event!
Hosted bar and light appetizers will be available.
This event is for Associate members ($500+) and Friends of the Academy donors ($1,000+) and above only. Invitation is non-transferable and capacity is limited.
The California Academy of Sciences focuses on life on our planet and what it will take to sustain it. Our goal is to be a sustainable organization, conduct research on biodiversity and conservation, and provide public programs and education on conservation and sustainability.
Sustainability
Presented by Manager of Sustainability Programs Aaron Pope
RSVP required by March 8, 2013
Call: (415) 379-5858
Families are welcome at this event!
Hosted bar and light appetizers will be available.
This event is for Associate members ($500+) and Friends of the Academy donors ($1,000+) and above only. Invitation is non-transferable and capacity is limited.
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(415) 379-5858
donorevent@calacademy.org
California Academy of Sciences
Golden Gate Park
55 Music Concourse Drive
San Francisco, CA 94118
Academy Lectures |
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The Academy is committed to engaging, inspiring, and empowering the public with its scientific mission.
- Pritzker Member Lectures
- Astronomy Lectures
- Special Author Talks
- Conversations at the Herbst
Our lecture programs offer thought provoking discussions on topics such as, ecology, sustainability, natural history, biodiversity, evolution and the science of life.
Lecture Videos |
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Our Academy lectures are now online. View them here. More videos are available on our partner site.
Citizen Science |
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The Academy conducts numerous "Citizen Science" projects that rely on your help. This is your chance to join in on the research.
