Donor Exhibit Premiere and Reception:
California: State of Nature
Wednesday, May 22 | 6 pm - 8 pm
Academy supporters and partners enjoyed a special premiere of our newest exhibit highlighting the surprising connections between people, places, and species that make our state thrive. The special reception featured a menu curated by Cafe Ohlone, Indigenous welcome by the Association of Ramaytush Ohlone, and opening remarks by Executive Director, Scott D. Sampson, PhD.
Plus, a mesmerizing musical piece, Big Sur: The Night Sun by Emmy-Award winning composer, John Wineglass was performed by the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and Indigenous performers Jayson Fann, Marcie Chapa, Emiliano Campobello, and Kanyon Sayers-Rood.
Director’s and Leadership Circle families also joined us before the donor premiere for a special Junior Expedition capturing observations through nature journaling and exploring the soil just outside the doors!