Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Wonder is in our Nature
Join the club! Our Curiosity Club is diving into bugs, fossils, and more! Young scientists ages 5-9 will get an up-close look at our collections and more through this virtual, interactive experience. Bugs Up Close Join entomologist Allen and educator Nicole to explore insects up close! Using a special magnifying lens, we’ll observe different features […]
There are so many ways to give back to your community in 2021! Virtually connect with 80+ nonprofit organizations from all over the city to learn how you can lend a hand. Whether your passion is the environment, the arts, or social justice, there’s a volunteer opportunity waiting for you. The Chicago Volunteer Expo will […]
Immerse yourself in The Chicago Academy of Science's largest permanent exhibition, Nature Trails, a nearly 1/3 mile outdoor trail that takes you through urban prairie, wetland, butterfly garden, and woodland ecosystems. During our virtual hike, learn how the Nature Trails are leveraged by scientists, educators, and community members. This program is a part of the […]
Join the club! Our Curiosity Club is diving into bugs, fossils, and more! Young scientists ages 5-9 will get an up-close look at our collections and more through this virtual, […]
The past year has forced a dramatic shift in the design and delivery of environmental and nature-based education programs. This session will examine successes and failures that have emerged from this shift. Session participants will consider how lessons learned can be applied to educational programming, both short- and long-term. This program is a part of […]
The Chicago Conservation Corps is now recruiting for its Spring 2021 Sustainability Leadership Training Series. Learn from community and environmental leaders about urban sustainability challenges and opportunities for change, then […]
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.