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The California Academy of Sciences plans to reopen on Tuesday, October 13. Members and donors visit first!
Global nature observation network iNaturalist surpasses 50 million wild plant and animal observations.
Sarah Jacobs, western flora specialist, joins the Institute for Biodiversity Science and Sustainability.
The Academy welcomes Derek Mitchell to its Board of Trustees.
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Exhibits, Programs & Events
October 14, 2019
From snow flurries to live reindeer, November is all about holiday cheer at the Academy.
Programs & Events
October 10, 2019
Annual fundraiser brings the museum to life at night and supports free and reduced admission programs.
Science & Sustainability
October 2, 2019
Award ceremony to take place on October 15, 2019.
Leadership
September 25, 2019
These new members join the Board as Academy reaches eleventh anniversary of groundbreaking green building.
Animal News, Science & Sustainability
September 17, 2019
AZA accreditation granted to aquariums who demonstrate commitment to ever-rising standards in animal care.
Education, Science & Sustainability
September 5, 2019
The Academy is among more than 40 new partners that will become part of the STEM education network.
Science & Sustainability
August 29, 2019
Team calls for investment in underfunded natural history museum collections (and the treasures they house).
Science & Sustainability
August 15, 2019
iNaturalist users—and the artificial intelligence they help power—help observe and monitor global species.
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