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Member Appreciation Month February 1, 2012

February is member appreciation month! More

A Changing Naturalist Center for 2012 January 31, 2012

In order to free up resources to focus on creating more hands-on opportunities for visitors at the Academy to engage with science and sustainability, the Naturalist Center will be changing its lending policy. More

Short Course on Evolution January 24, 2012

The University of California Museum of Paleontology is offering a day long course on evolution on March 3! More

Special Programs

Careers in Science

Know a teen with a passion for science? Learn more about our high school internship program.

Teacher Institute on Science and Sustainability

This summer, a select cohort of 30 teachers completed two weeks of sustainability-themed workshops as part of our new 2-year professional development program for 3rd – 5th grade teachers.

Watch the public service announcements they created aimed at changing student behavior here.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or comments about our programs, resources, or educator events, please feel free to email us at .

To make changes to a reservation or to receive another copy of your confirmation email, contact , or call the Teacher & Youth Education hotline at 877.227.3311.

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FIELD TRIPS & YOUTH GROUPS

Field trips are offered to formal California school groups of students in grades pre-K through 12 at heavily discounted rates. Click here to apply for the 2011-2012 academic year!

We are pleased to announce new discounted rates for California youth groups, including clubs, camps, sports teams, and afterschool or weekend programs. Click here to learn more!

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FEATURED RESOURCES

Comparative Physiology of Invertebrates
Grades: 9-12
Exhibit: Philippine Coral Reef

Snakes and Lizards Scavenger Hunt
Grades: 3-8
Exhibit: Rainforests of the World

Sketching in African Hall
Grades: 9-12
Exhibit: African Hall

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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Rainforests of the World (grades K-3)
February 4, 2012
Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm

Evolution (grades 7-12)
February 11, 2012
Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm

*NEW* Green Building and the Living Roof (grades 2-12)
February 16, 2012
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm

KORET-TAUBE EDUCATION CENTER

We proudly recognize Koret Foundation and Taube Philanthropies for their generous support of the Academy and
its education programs.