August 2017 – The Academy of Natural Sciences

Hurricane Harvey

August 31, 2017 Carolyn Belardo Environmental Science, Featured

Even after floodwaters recede, they hold danger

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Antarctic=Academy Town Square 9/13

August 30, 2017 Carolyn Belardo Evolution, Featured, Fossil, Ichthyology, Paleontology, People

Free talk on fossil hunting in Antarctica.

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Outside In has live animals, including snakes!

Meet Sean Stallworth

August 28, 2017 maryalicehartsock Education, Exhibit, Featured, Live Animals, People

How he creates the “ultimate visitor experience”

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Boost to Childhood Learning

August 23, 2017 Carolyn Belardo Education, Featured, Interactive, People, WINS

New this fall in Philadelphia

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solar eclipse

Guide to the August 21 Solar Eclipse

August 18, 2017 maryalicehartsock Education, Featured

What it is, and how to view it safely

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Seaweed: The New Superfood

August 16, 2017 Carolyn Belardo Botany, Education, Environmental Science, Evolution, Featured

An artsy look as a common ocean plant

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Meet Amy Hoyt

August 14, 2017 maryalicehartsock Education, Exhibit, Featured, People

Educator shares favorites, funny moments in Outside In.

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A Parting Gift

August 9, 2017 Carolyn Belardo Featured, Ichthyology, People

New catfish named for retiring Academy president

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10th Annual Bug Fest

August 9, 2017 Christine Sellers Education, Entomology, Exhibit, Interactive, Live Animals, Photoblog

Celebrate insects of all kinds Aug. 12-13.

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Using Insects to Track Climate

August 2, 2017 Carolyn Belardo Entomology, Environmental Science, Featured, Live Animals, People

Setting: Iconic Philly fountain

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