| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Saturdays @ SCEEPresented by Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education at Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education December 3, 2011-February 25, 2012 Take a break from the cartoons and video games on Saturday mornings and get your kids into nature! On the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, gather in the bookstore for a story, games, and hands-on exploration, all with a nature theme for the little ones. Every 1st and 3rd Saturday, meet in the Discovery Center for a naturalist-led exploration of artifacts, followed by an outdoor walk. You'll explore different themes each time.
| Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education | 12/03/11-
02/25/12 | Philadelphia |
Beguiled by the Wild: The Art of Charley HArperPresented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences December 10, 2011-February 26, 2012 American artist Charley Harper (1922-2007) uses distinctive geometric shapes, vivid colors and delightful graphics to depict nature in an inspiring fashion in Beguiled by the Wild. Harper developed a deep love of nature as a child growing up in West Virginia. He went on to provide illustrations for numerous books and organizations, including the National Park Service and National Audubon Society. | Academy of Natural Sciences | 12/10/11-
02/26/12 | Philadelphia |
Giants: African Dinosaurs Presented by Delaware Museum of Natural History at Delaware Museum of Natural History December 3, 2011-February 26, 2012 The Sahara has proven to be an incredibly rich source of fossils. There, hidden in the sands of the African desert, world-renowned paleontologist Paul Sereno, Ph.D., found the discoveries of a lifetime. Giants: African Dinosaurs features these breakthroughs, with clues to the mystery of how shifting continents affected dinosaur evolution. The highlights are two life-size, 25-foot-long skeletal casts of African carnivores uncovered by Sereno: the predatory Afrovenator, meaning "African... | Delaware Museum of Natural History | 12/03/11-
02/26/12 | Wilmington |
Safari OvernightPresented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences March 9-March 10, 2012 Experience the Academy of Natural Sciences after dark! Bring your 7- to 14-year-old children to enjoy a night of interactive activities and encounters with our live animals. Socialize and enjoy refreshments, then sleep next to the lions, tigers or a Tyrannosaurus rex. Awaken to a light breakfast and more exploration. Each child receives a participation patch. | Academy of Natural Sciences | 03/09/12-
03/10/12 | Philadelphia |
Sketch-A-SaurusPresented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences March 10, 2012 Whether you’re a paleo-Michelangelo or a budding artist, you will learn the fascinating art of dinosaur illustration in this all-day class. Jason Poole, a paleo-illustrator and Dinosaur Hall Manager at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, will share tips and tricks on how to improve your dinosaur sketches by studying dinosaurs’ skeletons, muscles, and other features and examining specimens from Dinosaur Hall and the Paleontology Collection. Poole has had his... | Academy of Natural Sciences | 03/10/12 | Philadelphia |
Tiny TotsPresented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences February 1-March 14, 2012 Young children and their favorite adults can join the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University in exploring nature through games, crafts, songs, and museum explorations. Tiny Tots Explorers are for ages 3-4. An appropriate snack will be provided. There is a different theme for each session.
You may register for a single session or the entire series. Session size is limited to 10 adult/child pairs. | Academy of Natural Sciences | 02/01/12-
03/14/12 | Philadelphia |
Topics in the History of Life Presented by Wagner Free Institute of Science at University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) January 28-March 17, 2012 This course is co-sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, located at 33rd and Spruce Streets, Philadelphia. The entrance for the course is at the east end of the building, next to the garage.
This course will be taught by Professor Jason Downs
Paleontology is a uniquely important science that goes beyond the theoretical questions of how life changes over time to the question of what actually happened during the history of... | Wagner Free Institute of Science | 01/28/12-
03/17/12 | Philadelphia |
Bicentennial WeekendPresented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences March 24-March 25, 2012 The Academy of Natural Sciences kicks off its yearlong Bicentennial with exciting events, special programs, public engagement activities, and a fascinating exhibit of stories, treasures and current research. Founded in 1812, the Academy is the nation’s oldest natural history museum. The festivities begin March 24 with family activities, special appearances, music, games, crafts, the exhibit opening and, of course, birthday cake. More exciting programs are planned through March 2013. | Academy of Natural Sciences | 03/24/12-
03/25/12 | Philadelphia |
| Dollar Days | Hagley Museum and Library | 02/04/12-
03/31/12 | Wilmington |
KEVA Build It Up! at Da Vinci Science CenterPresented by Da Vinci Science Center at Da Vinci Science Center November 25, 2011-April 1, 2012 KEVA Build It Up! will be an interactive visitor experience in which curious minds of all ages can enjoy showing off their design and building skills using the popular KEVA planks. Visitors also will be able to compare their creations with the works of others through photographic representations at the Center, and on its website and Facebook page. KEVA Build It Up! will be included with paid Da Vinci Science Center admission. | Da Vinci Science Center | 11/25/11-
04/01/12 | Allentown |
Science On Tap: Mongolian Fish HuntPresented by Academy of Natural Sciences at National Mechanics April 6, 2012 Science on Tap is a monthly science café in Philadelphia for anyone interested in gathering with others to discuss a range of engaging science topics. This month Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University Ichthyology Collection Manager Mark Sabaj Pérez describes his exciting adventures in Mongolia, hunting for fish. Lively discussion encouraged.
Must be 21 or older. Those under 21 may attend with a chaperone 25 years or older. | Academy of Natural Sciences | 04/06/12 | Philadelphia |
Academy Spring Explorers CampPresented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences March 28-April 10, 2012 Looking for a way to entertain the kids during spring break? The Academy will host a fun and educational day camp for children ages 5 to 12. Each day includes a teacher-naturalist presentation, exhibit exploration, games, crafts and other interactive activities. Days may be reserved individually or as part of a longer experience.
Topics and Dates:
March 28th and April 6th Awesome Animals
March 29th and April 5th: Wild Science
March 30th, April 4th and 9th:... | Academy of Natural Sciences | 03/28/12-
04/10/12 | Philadelphia |
Design ZonePresented by The Franklin Institute at The Franklin Institute January 28-April 12, 2012 What does it take to create a great videogame? How many beats per second does a DJ need to get bodies moving on the dance floor? How do designers create a roller coaster to produce the biggest thrills? Design Zone is organized into three thematic zones, all highlighting the importance of science and mathematical thinking in areas critical to building creativity and innovation: art, music, and engineering. Discover the secrets behind how videogame developers, music producers, roller coaster... | The Franklin Institute | 01/28/12-
04/12/12 | Philadelphia |
Giant Mysterious Dinosaurs Presented by The Franklin Institute at The Franklin Institute December 10, 2011-April 15, 2012 The world’s largest and most unusual dinosaurs invade The Franklin Institute Saturday in the new exhibition Giant Mysterious Dinosaurs. This exclusive exhibition allows visitors the chance to get up close-and-personal with gigantic dinosaurs, as long as 70 feet, excavated from such remote regions as Patagonia and the Gobi Desert of Inner Mongolia—with many rarely seen in this country. Dozens of exotic giant skeletons and intricate robotics reveal new discoveries of... | The Franklin Institute | 12/10/11-
04/15/12 | Philadelphia |
| Family Helicopter Rides | American Helicopter Museum and Education Center | 04/21/12 | West Chester |
Nature in the Necropolis: Celebrating Earth Day Amid the Earth-BoundPresented by Laurel Hill Cemetery at Laurel Hill Cemetery April 22, 2012 The first official observance of Earth Day took place in 1970 as a day intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the earth’s natural environment, and few sites have more appreciation for its “earth” and all of the stories and secrets that lie beneath it than Laurel Hill. The resting place claims status as the first garden cemetery in the United States, boasting 78 acres of green space in the middle of the city.
Start off your Earth Day properly at Laurel... | Laurel Hill Cemetery | 04/22/12 | Philadelphia |
Introduction to Pollination Biology - Evening CoursePresented by Wagner Free Institute of Science at Free Library of Philadelphia - Independence Branch March 21-April 25, 2012 This course will be held at the Independence Branch of the Free Library, located at 18 S. 7th Street (7th and Market Streets), Philadelphia.
Taught by Professor Tatyana Livshultz
Pollination evolved 360 million years ago with the evolution of seed plants and is ubiquitous in all landscapes dominated by them. This course will survey the science of pollination biology, including the discovery of plant pollination in the late seventeenth century, plant adaptations to... | Wagner Free Institute of Science | 03/21/12-
04/25/12 | Philadelphia |
A Glorious Enterprise Book Talk and SigningPresented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences April 25, 2012 Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University Senior Fellow Robert M. Peck and historical biographer Patricia Tyson Stroud chronicle 200 years of Academy history in their newly published coffee-table book, A Glorious Enterprise: The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the Making of American Science. This beautifully illustrated history includes natural-light photographs of Academy specimens by noted photographer Rosamond Purcell.
Find out more about the making... | Academy of Natural Sciences | 04/25/12 | Philadelphia |
Murder at the Mütter: President Lincoln Is Shot!Presented by College of Physicians of Philadelphia at College of Physicians of Philadelphia April 27, 2012 Join the Mutter Museum for an interactive night of fun to explore the forensics behind the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln! Following a live re-enactment of the assassination, there will be a two-part investigation of the crime. In the first portion, guests will participate in the examination of the crime scene using forensic methods of the 1860s; in the second portion, guests will hear from a roster of contemporary forensic experts covering everything from ballistics, crime... | College of Physicians of Philadelphia | 04/27/12 | Philadelphia |
Astronomy Night at Laurel Hill CemeteryPresented by Laurel Hill Cemetery at Laurel Hill Cemetery April 27, 2012 Grab a blanket and take a tour of the cosmos with local astronomers. As part of the Philadelphia Science Festival (www.philasciencefestival.org), over 20 venues in and around the city will play host to astronomy night star parties with amateur astronomers coming out en mass with their telescopes to show locals the wonders of the night sky. Bring your own blankets and, if so inclined, BYOB! Relaxing and stargazing from Philly’s most ethereal site—a perfect way to end the week! | Laurel Hill Cemetery | 04/27/12 | Philadelphia |
Agricultural Science and Policy - Evening CoursePresented by Wagner Free Institute of Science at Pennsylvania Horticultural Society March 26-April 30, 2012 This course is co-sponsored by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. The lectures will be given at the PHS offices, 100 N. 20th Street.
Taught by Professor David Hewitt
This course will provide scientific background to understand selected current issues in agricultural and food policy. Subjects will include ecology, physiology (plant and animal), genetics and molecular/cell biology and will be integrated into discussions of topics in fertilizer production and... | Wagner Free Institute of Science | 03/26/12-
04/30/12 | Philadelphia |
Safari OvernightPresented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences May 11-May 12, 2012 Experience the Academy after dark! Bring your 7- to 14-year-old children to enjoy a night of interactive activities and encounters with live animals. Socialize and enjoy refreshments, then sleep next to the lions, tigers or Tyrannosaurus rex. Awaken to a light breakfast and more exploration. Each child receives a participation patch. | Academy of Natural Sciences | 05/11/12-
05/12/12 | Philadelphia |
Women in Natural Sciences Discovery WeekendPresented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences May 12-May 13, 2012 The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University's bicentennial year features a specially themed Women in Natural Sciences Discovery Weekend, highlighting important aspects of the institution’s historic support of women in science. This history will be shared through presentations and activities featuring the Academy’s Ewell Sale Stewart Library and Archives. Meet scientists, make a nature-based gift for Mom, and learn about women’s contributions to biodiversity and... | Academy of Natural Sciences | 05/12/12-
05/13/12 | Philadelphia |
Bird Discovery WeekendPresented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences June 9-June 10, 2012 The Academy of Naltural Sciences of Drexel University’s bicentennial year features a specially themed Bird Discovery Weekend, highlighting important aspects of the institution’s Ornithology Collection. Birds are the center of attention throughout June, when visitors can learn about the collection and take a look at VIREO, the world’s largest bird image bank. On June 9th and 10th, meet a real ornithologist, learn to identify local birds, participate in a bird migration and... | Academy of Natural Sciences | 06/09/12-
06/10/12 | Philadelphia |
| Fang! The Killing Tooth | University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology | 09/01/11-
07/01/12 | Philadelphia |
| Human Evolution: The First 200 Million Years | University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology | 09/18/11-
09/18/12 | Philadelphia |
Dead Sea Scrolls ExhibitionPresented by The Franklin Institute at The Franklin Institute May 12-September 30, 2012 This spring, Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute will feature the most comprehensive collection of ancient artifacts from Israel ever organized in the new exhibit Dead Sea Scrolls. The exhibit includes one of the largest collections of the priceless 2000-year-old Dead Sea Scrolls ever displayed in North America and an actual three-ton stone from the Western Wall in Jerusalem, and marks the world debut of four scrolls. The exhibit opens at The Franklin Institute on May 12, 2012 and runs... | The Franklin Institute | 05/12/12-
09/30/12 | Philadelphia |
Hands-on ToursPresented by Rosenbach Museum and Library at Rosenbach Museum and Library February 1-December 30, 2012 Get in touch with objects that are not usually on view to the public. Each staff-led tour explores a theme, with new tours regularly added to the mix. Recommended for adults and children eight and older.
Current topics include everything from magic to James Joyce to the Civil War.
For a schedule of upcoming topics, please click here! | Rosenbach Museum and Library | 02/01/12-
12/30/12 | Philadelphia |
The Academy at 200: The Nature of DiscoveryPresented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences March 24, 2012-March 31, 2013 The Academy at 200: The Nature of Discovery celebrates the Academy of Natural Sciences’ groundbreaking discoveries of the past and present and provides a glimpse into the future of one of the world’s great natural history museums. Through this spectacular new exhibit, visitors will journey alongside Academy scientists to search for new species and explore how human activity is affecting the environment. See rare and amazing plants and animals from the Academy’s... | Academy of Natural Sciences | 03/24/12-
03/31/13 | Philadelphia |
