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Scientists in a river

Science Never Stops

Explore highlights from The Academy's scientific research.

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Several Women In Natural Sciences students take part in a cleanup.

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Events

  • Nature at Noon

    Thursday, April 24, 2025

    12:00 PM-1:00 PM

    Rittenhouse Square

    • Everyone

    Take a break from your desk and reconnect with the natural world — right in the middle of your workday.

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  • Confluence: Film Festival, Thursday, April 24

    Thursday, April 24, 2025

    5:00 PM-8:30 PM

    The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103

    • Everyone

    This Earth Month (April), the Academy of Natural Sciences hosts the second annual Confluence – an environmental film festival developed in partnership with BlackStar Projects, cinéSPEAK, the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival and the Philadelphia Latino Arts & Film Festival.

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  • City Nature Challenge

    Friday, April 25, 2025

    12:00 AM-12:00 AM

    Online – iNaturalist.org website and app; Geographic range for participants is Philadelphia and surrounding counties.

    • Everyone

    The City Nature Challenge (CNC) is a four-day bioblitz where cities around the world compete to see who can record the most wildlife.

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  • Dinos After Dark Celebrates Earth Month

    Friday, April 25, 2025

    5:00 PM-8:00 PM

    The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103

    • Everyone

    Enjoy pay-what-you-wish admission (recommended donation amount is $10), a festive, family-friendly atmosphere and the Dino Drafts Beer Garden in Dinosaur Hall! In addition to seeing the museum, join us for a special night celebrating Earth Month at the Academy. Plus purchase drinks (21+) and experience food offerings from our partners!

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  • City Nature Challenge

    Saturday, April 26, 2025

    12:00 AM-12:00 AM

    Online – iNaturalist.org website and app; Geographic range for participants is Philadelphia and surrounding counties.

    • Everyone

    The City Nature Challenge (CNC) is a four-day bioblitz where cities around the world compete to see who can record the most wildlife.

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