The Academy of Natural Sciences

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.

New Exhibit Looks Into Drawing as a Way of Knowing Birds

May 21, 2023 Academy Editor Biodiversity, Birding, Exhibit

Illuminating Birds welcomes visitors to celebrate and feel inspired by ornithological illustrations

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

Honoring the Silvermans: Creating a Passionate Community For the Love of All Living Things

May 11, 2023 Academy Editor Education, Live Animals, People

Arthur and Carol Silverman have not only been long-time friends and supporters of the Academy, but also absolutely integral to our mission to inspire everyone to care about the natural world.

Mary Gibson Henry’s Extraordinary Botanical Collection Digitized

April 21, 2023 Academy Editor Botany

A volunteer BEES alum sheds some light on an innovative botanist and the importance of making her work available to everyone digitally.

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.