Meet Suzanne Biemiller, New Chair of the Academy’s Board of Trustees

April 4, 2025 Kaitlyn Kalosy Featured, Membership, People, Uncategorized

On March 5, the Academy of Natural Sciences’ Board of Trustees elected a new chair, Suzanne Biemiller. Suzanne steps into[…]

10 Hikes to Explore Our Watershed

March 1, 2025 MikeServedio Biodiversity, Environmental Science, Featured

Get up close and personal with our watershed on these recommended walks.

Open to Collaborate

October 11, 2024 MikeServedio Botany, Featured

The Academy of Natural Sciences Botany Herbarium is opening its collection of more than 1 million dried and pressed plant specimens to collaboration with Indigenous scientists living on the tribal lands where many of the plants were originally collected.

Empowering the Future with Plastic-free Philly Champions

February 6, 2024 Academy Editor Biodiversity, Education, Featured

Ale Gonzales, a BEES student, has a real drive to make environmental science truly accessible for students in Philly.

Take a Look Under the Canopy

February 2, 2024 Academy Editor Biodiversity, Evolution, Exhibit, Featured, Live Animals

A new exhibition showcases immersive animal habitat displays with live animals, including a two-toed sloth, along with life-size, climbable animal sculptures and other interactive and dynamic features designed for all ages.

Simple Ways to Support Spring Bird Migration

February 1, 2024 Academy Editor Biodiversity, Birding, Featured, Ornithology

Plants, feeders, birdhouses and even a few small alterations in our daily habits can go a long way in supporting the livelihood and diversity of avian species.