• Spring Forward event hero with line drawings of people and animals
  • Black and white studio portrait of band Chromeo with logo
  • Silhouetted guests point in wonder in front of Philippine Coral Reef exhibit
  • Person walks along fallen log in California redwood forest
  • Butterflyfish and convict tang and corals in new Venom exhibit
  • Girls extend a fishing net in Madagascar
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Spring Forward: A Science Soiree
Thursday, April 22, 2021
Main event: 7-8 pm
Afterparty feat. Chromeo: 8 pm

This year, continue your Earth Day celebration after sundown at Spring Forward: A Science Soiree, a virtual event connecting the Academy’s brightest minds with its most passionate supporters.

In one inspiring evening, be transported to Earth’s deepest coral reefs, remote tropical archipelagos, and across California as our scientists and special guests introduce the Academy’s bold new initiatives aimed at fostering a natural world that is healthier, more resilient, and wilder each year.

Along with a unique at-home experience for you and your guests during the main event, you’re also invited to a virtual afterparty immediately following, featuring a DJ set by electro-funk innovators Chromeo. (Tickets to the afterparty are included with your Spring Forward tickets.)

We can’t wait to celebrate this season of emergence, growth, and hope together—and invite you to take part in our path forward.

Watch the event trailer.

Sponsorship packages

REGENERATE ($25,000)

  • Virtual program and afterparty
  • Recognition as event sponsor on all materials
  • At-home gourmet dinner for 10 and complimentary craft beverages during the program
  • Special limited edition Healthy Communities, Thriving Planet t-shirts
  • Professional “red carpet” portraits at home
  • Exclusive pre-event virtual cocktails with Academy Executive Director Dr. Scott Sampson

COLLABORATE ($10,000)

  • Virtual program and afterparty
  • Recognition as event sponsor on all materials
  • At-home gourmet dinner for 6
  • Special limited edition Healthy Communities, Thriving Planet t-shirts
  • Complimentary cocktail kit + wine

LEARN ($5,000)

  • Virtual program and afterparty
  • At-home gourmet dinner for 4
  • Special limited edition Healthy Communities, Thriving Planet t-shirts
  • Complimentary wine

CELEBRATE ($2,500)

  • Virtual program and afterparty
  • Virtual behind-the-scenes tour at the Academy
  • Complimentary Individual Plus membership to the Academy

SUPPORT ($1,000)

  • Virtual program and afterparty
  • Complimentary Individual Plus membership to the Academy
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Thank you to our event sponsors:

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Spring Forward corporate sponsor logos

Please note: Donor advisors may recommend a charitable donation to Spring Forward through a donor advised fund. Personal funds must be used for the full- value purchase of publicly -available tickets. If you have any questions, please contact your fund advisor for information regarding donor advised fund grant guidelines for event participation and support. In the unlikely event that Spring Forward does not occur, your generous support will be considered an unrestricted contribution to the California Academy of Sciences. Your payment is a tax-deductible contribution except for $159 (Support and Celebrate packages); $230 (Learn package); $370 (Collaborate package); $800 (Regenerate package). Thank you!

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For more information, please contact:
Nicha Leaser, Associate Director, Donor Events
(415) 379-5423
Thank you to our event sponsors:

Randi & Bob Fisher/
  Pisces Foundation
Bill & Kate Duhamel
  Charitable Fund
Peter Fenton
Laura & John Furstenthal
Dan Janney & Noelle Montgomery
Alfred & Rebecca Lin
Arthur & Toni Rembe Rock
Andy & Catarina Schwab
Gary & Nancy Steele
Jerome & Mary Vascellaro
Pat Wilson

Event Partners
Felicia Chiu
Marie & Barry Lipman