It’s important to recognize successes in the area of endangered species, and we’ve got an inspiring story of a species right here in Chicago! Through diligent work and coordinated efforts […]
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This week, on March 3, we’re celebrating World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild fauna and flora. You don’t have to travel far to see […]
Happy World Wildlife Day!
On December 20, 2013, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed March 3 as World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild fauna and flora. It also provides an amazing […]
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February is Black History Month. Historically, culturally, and institutionally, the contributions to the scientific world from scientists of color have been marginalized. Their stories are often missing in the narrative […]
Combating invasive insects
National Invasive Species Awareness Week runs February 22-28, 2021. But what does that mean? What are invasive species and how do they impact our local habitats? In this post, we’ll […]
Exploring invasive species
National Invasive Species Awareness Week runs February 22-28, 2021. But what does that mean? What are invasive species and how do they impact our local habitats? Click here to learn about […]
What are invasive species?
National Invasive Species Awareness Week runs February 22-28, 2021. But what does that mean? What are invasive species and how do they impact our local habitats? Let’s take a closer […]
Take a virtual walk with us
As we close out our Founders Week celebration, we want to invite you on a virtual nature walk through The Grove. Robert Kennicott, a 19th century naturalist and one of our first museum […]
Feasting on Feathers: What’s Eating Your Stuff?
If you visited the Nature Museum in 2011, there’s a good chance you walked through our exhibition titled Feasting on Feathers, exploring the damage pests can do to museum collections […]
Go behind the scenes with our insect collections!
We’re continuing our 164th birthday celebration! Today, we’re opening the vault to get a behind-the-scenes look at our entomology collection and more. Click the video above to watch insect expert Allen showcase some […]
Do you ever wonder how a butterfly gets its colors? Or how turtles hibernate? Do you wonder how birds know where to migrate each year? For over 160 years, the Chicago Academy of Sciences / Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum has served a unique role in the city of Chicago connecting children of all ages to nature and science through immersive exhibits, fun family events, important conservation research and in-depth education programs, inspiring the wonder in all of us.