From Coastal Ecosystems to Cultural Exchanges, a Fulbright in Fiji this Fall

June 12, 2023 Academy Editor Environmental Science, People

Curatorial Assistant Daouda Njie, a recent graduate of Drexel’s Department of Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science was awarded a Fulbright study research grant to Fiji

Summer Garden Guide

June 1, 2023 Academy Editor Biodiversity, Botany, Environmental Science, Sustainability

Whether you live in the city, suburbs or out in the woods, you can help local biodiversity flourish with a few of these simple summer garden tips.

Testing Soil for Lead in West Philly Vacant Lots

May 18, 2023 Academy Editor Biodiversity, Environmental Science, People

The Academy joined forces with local organization and university to create a clearer picture of potential contaminants in our city’s empty spaces

Highlighting Biodiversity: Searching for Snails in the Delaware River

April 13, 2023 Academy Editor Biodiversity, Environmental Science, People

As the Academy celebrates biodiversity — the remarkable, beautiful tapestry of life on Earth — this year, we are delving into some of the fascinating locations our scientists have visited in the region and across the globe to study and help protect our planet’s phenomenally diverse and incredible species.

Get Involved with iNaturalist!

April 6, 2023 Academy Editor Biodiversity, Environmental Science, People, Sustainability

Learn how you can join an amazing network of nature lovers who explore and share observations that contribute to biodiversity science.

Academy Guide to Local Bird-watching Spots

April 1, 2023 Academy Editor Birding, Environmental Science, People

Discover new and fascinating local bird populations or spot astounding migrators that fly through the tri-state regions, simply by visiting one of these amazing nearby parks, preserves, refuges or gardens.

Phenomenal Migration and Transformation of American Eels

March 27, 2023 Academy Editor Environmental Science, Ichthyology, Sustainability

Spring is that time of year when freshwater creeks and streams all along the Philadelphia region are swarming with native, migratory eels — and it’s just one stage of their wildly complex life story.

Spotting Spring On Philly’s Nature Scene

March 21, 2023 Academy Editor Environmental Science, Sustainability

Spring is here and as the days lengthen, more and more characters will take their place on nature’s stage all around the city.

Crafting Scientific Leaders and Community this Summer Through DESLA

March 7, 2023 Academy Editor Environmental Science, People, Program

A weeklong outdoors summer adventure for high school students that gets everyone out in the field doing real environmental research, right alongside our very own Academy scientists and BEES professors.