Special Events
Spring Forward: A Science Soiree
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.
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
Thank you to our event sponsors:
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!
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