Darwin Day at Sabina is a celebration dedicated to the birth of Charles Darwin and his contributions to science, especially to the understanding of evolution. In its first edition, the event is part of the celebrations of the 19th anniversary of Sabina Escola Parque do Conhecimento. The program takes place on February 14, 15, 21, 22, and 28, 2026, and includes hands-on and educational activities that explore the principles of natural selection and adaptation.
The main activities include:
• Exhibition and Experiment “Beaks and Seeds”: An exhibit on the adaptation of bird beaks and a practical activity using tweezers that simulates survival in different environments.
• Evolutionary Theory Workshop: Visitors create camouflaged butterflies in different biomes, discussing survival strategies.
• Interactive Displays: Exploration of Darwin’s voyage aboard the HMS Beagle, with a focus on his passage through Brazil.
• Special Planetarium Session: The presentation “From Earth to the Cosmos: the Origins of Life” addresses astrobiology, from the Big Bang to the diversity of living beings on Earth.