The Academy joined forces with local organization and university to create a clearer picture of potential contaminants in our city’s empty spaces
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Honoring the Silvermans: Creating a Passionate Community For the Love of All Living Things
Arthur and Carol Silverman have not only been long-time friends and supporters of the Academy, but also absolutely integral to our mission to inspire everyone to care about the natural world.
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Mary Gibson Henry’s Extraordinary Botanical Collection Digitized
A volunteer BEES alum sheds some light on an innovative botanist and the importance of making her work available to everyone digitally.
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Highlighting Biodiversity: Searching for Snails in the Delaware River
As the Academy celebrates biodiversity — the remarkable, beautiful tapestry of life on Earth — this year, we are delving into some of the fascinating locations our scientists have visited in the region and across the globe to study and help protect our planet’s phenomenally diverse and incredible species.
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Get Involved with iNaturalist!
Learn how you can join an amazing network of nature lovers who explore and share observations that contribute to biodiversity science.
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Academy Guide to Local Bird-watching Spots
Discover new and fascinating local bird populations or spot astounding migrators that fly through the tri-state regions, simply by visiting one of these amazing nearby parks, preserves, refuges or gardens.
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Phenomenal Migration and Transformation of American Eels
Spring is that time of year when freshwater creeks and streams all along the Philadelphia region are swarming with native, migratory eels — and it’s just one stage of their wildly complex life story.
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Spotting Spring On Philly’s Nature Scene
Spring is here and as the days lengthen, more and more characters will take their place on nature’s stage all around the city.
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Academy Scientists Make Important Discoveries
Knowing our biodiversity is the first step to conservation
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Highlighting Biodiversity: Familiar Flora in Newfoundland and Labrador
As the Academy celebrates biodiversity — the remarkable, beautiful tapestry of life on Earth — this year, we are delving into some of the fascinating locations our scientists have visited in the region and across the globe to study and help protect our planet’s phenomenally diverse and incredible species.
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