ACADEMY PRESS RELEASES 2008
March
California Academy of Sciences Launches Children's Photo Contest On April 15, 2008
Dr. David Mindell selected as new Dean of Science and Research Collections
January
Scientists Discover New Species of Elephant Shrew
What's On in January 2008
Academy launches "Great Migration" back to Golden Gate Park
ACADEMY PRESS RELEASES 2007
December
What's On in December 2007
Howard Street museum closes Jan. 6, 2008 with day-long celebration
November
What's On in November 2007
Exhibit plans for Kimball Natural History Museum - Nov. 1, 2007
Academy perspectives on Nov. 7 oil spill in San Francisco Bay
October
What's On in October 2007
New art and science exhibit FROM THE DEPTHS opens Nov. 15
September
August
What's On in August 2007
Researcher Wallace J. Nichols featured in documentary film "The 11th Hour"
Academy and Pusod to promote Philippine reef conservation
16th annual Halloween party - BOO! from the Deep Blue
July
What's On in July 2007
Multicultural restaurant and cafe announced
23rd annual Thanksgiving weekend race - RUN WILD 5K/10K
June
What's On in June 2007
Dramatic living roof installed atop new California Academy of Sciences
May
What's On in May 2007
Construction on innovative new building nears completion
William J. Patterson elected as new Chair of the Board
April
What's On in April 2007
Ryan Wyatt is new Director of Morrison Planetarium and Science Visualization
New Morrison Planetarium dome rising in Golden Gate Park
March
What's On in March 2007
iPod tours of Steinhart Aquarium now available
February
What's On in February 2007
Valentine's week programs - February 10-15
Chinese New Year programs - February 18 through March 3
Neighborhood Free Days 2007
January
What's On in January 2007
Dr. Gregory Farrington appointed as new Executive Director
ACADEMY PRESS RELEASES 2006
December
November
What's On in November 2006
22nd annual Thanksgiving weekend race - RUN WILD 5K/10K
October
What's On in October 2006
Skin: A Natural History, lecture by Dr. Nina Jablonski--Oct. 5
15th annual Halloween party - Dynamite DinoNight!
Four-story living rainforest under construction in Golden Gate Park
September
What's On in September 2006
Seven new members elected to Board of Trustees
A conversation with James Lovelock, author of the Gaia theory--Sept. 13
DINOSAURS exhibit opens Sept. 16
The Reluctant Mr. Darwin, a lecture by David Quammen--Sept. 28
August
What's On in August 2006
Trap-jaw ants set speed record
Free cell phone audio tours
July
What's On in July 2006
New species of social spitting spider discovered in Madagascar
June
May
What's On in May 2006
HOT, HOT, HOT - Academy throws 21st annual ball on May 5, 2006
Astronomy Day - May 6
Top Environmental Defense attorney to speak on May 24
Endangered beluga sturgeon reunited with brother
World's deepest living coral reef display under construction
April
What's On in April 2006
Xtreme Life exhibit now open
Podcasts highlight HOTSPOT, stars
Earthquake Preparedness - April 1
Earth Day Festival - April 21-23
Indulge in food and wine tastings, April - May
March
What's On in March 2006
Construction launched on innovative museum project
February
What's On in February 2006
Valentine's programs - February 14
January
What's On in January 2006
Dr. Brian Fisher helps change conservation plan of Mauritius
ACADEMY PRESS RELEASES 2005
December
What's On in December 2005
Steinhart Aquarium acquires four new penguins
November
Maya Lin to create public art for new Academy
Chung and Gilhuly Elected to Board of Trustees
What's On in November 2005
HOTSPOT exhibit opens November 19
Academy Hosts 21st Annual Thanksgiving Weekend Race - RUN TO THE FAR SIDE
Help Create an "Under the Sea" Tree on November 12, 2005
October
What's On in October 2005
New Snake Feeding Programs - Fridays at 2 pm
Take a Tour of the Night Sky with your iPod
September
Dr. Brian Fisher Maps World's Ants with Google Earth
What's On in September2005
Academy receives silver Holcim Award for sustainable construction in North America
Academy breaks ground on new museum - September 14, 2005
Up Close and Personal at Steinhart Aquarium, September through November 18, 2005
Academy Celebrates Latino Heritage Month September 24, 2005
August
Academy Scientist Finds First Fossil Chimp
What's On in August 2005
July
Scholarships awarded to Women in Science participants
What's On in July 2005
Become a Docent at the Academy
June
Chocolate exhibit opens June 11
What's On in June 2005
May
Women in Science Day at the Academy on May 16, 2005
Academy's 20th Annual Ball, A World of Chocolate, takes place on May 13, 2005
Watch a Diver Plunge into the Coral Reef tank Every Monday and Wednesday at 2 pm
What's On in May 2005
Big Men: Why Does Height Matter? Lecture on May 9, 2005
Academy Celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage May 19-21, 2005
April
Jablonski Awarded Prestigious Fletcher Fellowship
What's On in April 2005
Celebrate Earth Day at the Academy on April 9, 2005
March
February
What's On in February 2005
Meet SpongeBob Squarepants at the Academy from February 21 - March 7
January
Two New Board Members Elected
Academy Scientists Find 58 New Reptiles and Amphibians in Myanmar
Director of Steinhart Aquarium Selected
What's On in January 2005
Dive into Spring Break at the California Academy of Sciences
Third Thursdays: Monthly After-hours events at the Academy
Academy Offers Breakfast Tours Before Public Hours
