Explore the California Academy of Sciences
The California Academy of Sciences is renowned for its diverse collections and exhibits, featuring a planetarium, rainforest, and aquarium. In September, the academy plans to celebrate California’s biodiversity with a series of special events including a film screening and a nature festival.
Biodiversity Celebrations at the California Academy of Sciences
Photo by Tim Williamson, courtesy of California Academy of Sciences
San Franciscans can participate in various events throughout the month to learn more about California’s rich biodiversity.
“California is one of the most biologically diverse places on Earth, with an extraordinary range of landscapes and ecosystems,” said [Amber Mace](https://us.cisionone.cision.com/c/eJwsy01uwyAQxfHTwA6Lb4YFi2x8jWiAIbFikhS7idLTV666etLv6V-ThmKl55RUgADeBKn5NXlApKYkOmqu1YwGNAYJOUeTY0C-JI9RooYA1bt2VhAJK3gXFTjPrNyWSrflS3RcVhqbCD57a4svUdify22djoOv6brvz42ZE9Mz0_P7_Z4KrliwUv9Mj3Fhet52bE106pkG0zMeKzoW4p3qgmLQSriRWGr6g_M_MHMyVimv-UgV7zi19XO_MysbvWh8P6fy6HzbB1E_2hZidpKaiEYZYSsZgQ2CqB6MsgV1MY6_kv4NAAD__1gmX8I, Interim Executive Director of the California Academy of Sciences. “For more than 170 years, the Academy has been documenting and deepening our understanding of California’s plants, animals, and ecosystems…”
September Events
- Free Community Science Events on September 5 and 12 at Dimond Park in Oakland and Sunset Dunes.
- Film Screening of the new film, Timescapes, which explores California’s natural history, starting September 4 in the Morrison Planetarium; included with museum admission.
- Nature Festival in Golden Gate Park on September 27, featuring local organizations and initiatives focused on nature conservation. This free event is an excellent opportunity to learn about ongoing conservation efforts in California.
For more information and ticketing, visit the California Academy of Sciences website.
