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Annual City Nature Challenge surpasses 1,690,000 wildlife observations in its seventh year.
By working together, animal data from living and scientific collections can better inform conservation
Exhibit showcases adaptations bugs have developed over millions of years and across a multitude of environments.
Annual Big Bang gala returns to the Academy on April 28, 2022
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Challenge unites communities with nature and each other to document Earth's biodiversity
The species is added to the tree of life as part of the Academy’s global Hope for Reefs initiative
Paid year-round science internship earned highest U.S. award for science and mathematics mentorship
Dan Janney assumes the role of Board Chair, plus six new members have been elected to the Board of Trustees.
New addition makes museum home to the largest scientific collection of such species in the world
Winning Diversity x Design contest posters will be on view in the Children's Gallery, Dec. 21-Jan. 30
From forests to coral reefs, these new discoveries grow Earth’s tree of life
New outdoor playspace inspires creativity and imaginative play, fosters meaningful connections with nature.
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