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The wooly devil is a new-to-science desert plant in the sunflower family.
California Academy of Sciences and Partners Uncover New Sunflower Species in Big Bend National Park, Texas

The wooly devil is the first new plant genus and species discovered in a U.S. national park in nearly 50 years.

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A group of black and white African penguins sits on a rock, surrounded by heart shaped felt valentines.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Cal Academy as African penguins receive valentines for their nests, Feb. 14, 10:30 a.m. & 3 p.m.

Heart-warming tradition educates the public about the potential extinction of critically endangered species.

A volunteer prepares a dry botany specimen to be scanned.
California Academy of Sciences Receives $3.6 Million to Digitize Entire Botany Collections

Digitization of 2.3M specimens will expand & bolster the curation, accessibility, & public utility of herbarium.

Three friends smile for the camera in a dark room with a neon NightLife sign behind them
California Academy of Sciences kicks off Black History Month with NightLife “Black Thursday” event, February 6

Featuring live performances, interactive experiences, a Black-owned business marketplace, soul food, & cocktails

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Top row (from left): Wade Crowfoot, Rebecca Johnson, Alexii Sigona, Sharaya Souza. Bottom row (from left): DJ Umami, Crystal Wahpepah, Alison Young, Nelson ZêPequéno.

Top row (from left): Wade Crowfoot, Rebecca Johnson, Alexii Sigona, Sharaya Souza. Bottom row (from left): DJ Umami, Crystal Wahpepah, Alison Young, Nelson ZêPequéno.

Programs & Events
California Academy of Sciences’ Big Bang Gala April 18 to Spotlight Regenerating Nature Across the State
March 20, 2024

The Academy will host its annual fundraising gala Big Bang, followed by Party After Dark, on Thursday, April 18.

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Programs & Events
La California Academy of Sciences dará inicio al Mes de la Tierra con las festividades del Academy Day el 4 de abril
March 18, 2024

El Academy Day celebrará a la comunidad y la filantropía en el 171 aniversario de la institución.

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Exhibits, Programs & Events
Academy to Kick Off Earth Month with Academy Day Festivities April 4
March 14, 2024

Academy Day will celebrate the institution’s 171st anniversary with special pricing, a science fair, and more.

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California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park

California Academy of Sciences. © 2008 Tim Griffith

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Academy refinances $281.5 million of debt with a highly successful sustainability bond issuance
March 8, 2024

Demand for the bonds from the beloved San Francisco museum was over 13 times supply

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Programs & Events
New NightLife Intersections Series Illuminates Cultural Connections Through Dance, Fashion, and Music
March 4, 2024

This NightLife Intersections series illuminates cultural connections through dance, fashion, and music.

Researchers collect gametes from spawning Sunflower star.
Animal News, Science & Sustainability
Successful Spawning and Cross-Fertilization Bring Hope for the Critically Endangered Sunflower Star
February 26, 2024

Academy biologists will employ their larval rearing expertise to raise the young sea stars to adulthood.

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Luiz Rocha stands atop a boat in the Maldives wearing a black scuba diving outfit, a rebreather and goggles, and trunks.

Luiz Rocha, PhD, is an expert in deep coral reefs and advocates for their protection in areas around the globe. (Gayle Laird © 2023 California Academy of Sciences)

Science & Sustainability
California Academy of Sciences Curator Luiz Rocha Nominated to the 2024 Explorers Club 50 Class
February 8, 2024

For his trailblazing work in deep coral reefs, Rocha joins 50 other explorers in this Rolex-backed honor.

A tiny penguin chick is held in a biologist's hands
Animal News
There's a Penguin Baby Boom at the California Academy of Sciences with a Record 10 Chicks in 14 Months
February 7, 2024

Four new African penguin chicks to take part in their first Penguin Valentines event on February 14.

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