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SUMMARY:Darwin Day at A-State Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Darwin Day activities at Arkansas State University kick off with an exhibit at A-State Museum\, located at 320 University Loop\, inside Dean B. Ellis Library. \nJONESBORO – This year\, the Darwin Day activities at Arkansas State University kick off with an exhibit at A-State Museum\, located at 320 University Loop\, inside Dean B. Ellis Library. \n“The exhibit will feature fossils and specimens of different plants and animals that no longer live in Arkansas\, and in some cases\, no longer live anywhere on earth\,” said Dr. Drew Sweet\, associate professor of evolutionary biology. \nSweet said that Arkansas once looked very different from what it does now\, and the exhibit will showcase how both plant and animal life have changed. \n“The exhibit will also focus on some plants and animals that are not extinct yet\, but are not doing very well. We still have time to save them\, but we need people to be aware\,” added Sweet. \nThe exhibit will be open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday\, Feb. 9\, through Saturday\, Feb. 28. \nA panel discussion\, Darwin Day: Extinction and De-Extinction\, will be held from 4 – 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday\, Feb. 11\, in room 157 of A-State Museum. \n“Organisms have been going extinct at an increasingly faster rate over the last several centuries\,” Sweet continued. “One approach to counteracting high extinction rates is ‘de-extinction\,’ which seeks to use cutting-edge biotechnology to resurrect previously extinct species. However\, some approaches to de-extinction are controversial\, and it is important to have discussions about the ethics of these approaches.” \nThis panel discussion will feature experts from the A-State community\, including biologists and philosophers. \nOn Thursday\, Feb. 12\, the keynote speaker for the Darwin Day events will speak on “The Elephant from Heaven and the Chicken from Hell: Does De-extinction Make Sense?” This event will be held from 5 – 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of A-State Museum. \nDr. Gregory Kaebnick\, director of the research department and editor of the Hastings Center Report at the Hastings Center for Bioethics\, will speak about ethical issues surrounding the resurrection of previously extinct species. \nThose who cannot attend the event in person can still attend online: https://RedWolv.es/DeExtinct.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-at-a-state-museum/
LOCATION:Arkansas State University\,  101 North Caraway Road\, Jonesboro\, AR\, 72401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Darwin Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:This is a weeklong event where various biology-related events are organized such as\,\n1. Connections – this is a game type event related to biology\n2. Biology quiz – this is a themed biology quiz\n3. WHO-MUN – this is a mun taken WHO as its setting and Biological problems are the agenda\n4. treasure hunt – this is a campus wide treasure hunt which has questions having a biological twist to them\n5. guest talk – we have guest talk from an esteemed professor in india for the students\n6. movie screening – a movie is screened for the students which have a biological angle\n7. bio-hackathon – a hackathon is organized which have biological questions
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-week-2026/
LOCATION:Indian INstitute of Science Education and Research Mohali\, Sector 81 SAS Nagar Knowledge City\, Mohali\, Punjab\, 140306\, India
ORGANIZER;CN="Biology Discussion Forum IISERM":MAILTO:rituroych@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260215
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SUMMARY:Darwin Days 2026
DESCRIPTION:Darwin Days 2026 explores the marvelous world of mollusks\, evolution education\, and more!\nFebruary 10th – 14th\nDarwin Day is an annual\, international commemoration of the birthday and ideas of Charles Darwin\, a British naturalist born February 12\, 1809\, and author of the seminal book On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection. \nThe first organized Darwin Day events took place in 1995\, and were organized by the Humanist Community of Palo Alto\, California. The years since have seen Darwin Day celebrations around the world increasing annually at a steady rate. \nIn 2006\, the Paleontological Research Institution and its Museum of the Earth\, in collaboration with Cornell University and Ithaca College\, celebrated the first official Darwin Days in Ithaca\, New York\, with a five-day series of panel discussions\, film screenings\, speakers\, and workshops\, aimed at increasing awareness of Darwin’s theory and its relevance today\, in the Ithaca community and beyond. \nJoin us this year from February 10- 14 to celebrate the work of Charles Darwin and the study of evolution. In 2026\, Darwin Days dives into the remarkable story of mollusk evolution\, inspired by PRI’s special exhibition at the Museum of the Earth\, Marvellous Mollusks: The Secret World of Shells. \nFrom film and conversation to hands-on family fun\, join us as we explore how these extraordinary animals have adapted\, diversified\, and thrived for hundreds of millions of years.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-days-2026/
LOCATION:Paleontological Research Institution\, 1259 Trumansburg Road\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Paleontological Research Institution":MAILTO:marketing@priweb.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260215
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SUMMARY:Evolution Day 2026 at the Essig Museum
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, the Essig Museum celebrates the birthdays of Charles Darwin (February 12th\, 1809)\, Alfred Russel Wallace (January 8th\, 1823)\, and Henry Bates (February 8th\, 1825) with special behind-the-scenes tours of our collection in the Valley Life Sciences Building (VLSB). Join us for a special look at our collections featuring beetles collected by Darwin during his Voyage of the Beagle. We will also take a closer look at adaptations – traits that evolved over millions of years to help insects obtain food\, avoid predators\, and find mates. \nMuseum Tours will begin at 12pm\, 1pm\, 2pm\, 3pm\, and 4pm from the foot of the Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton in VLSB. \nWe will be limiting the number of people in our small exhibit space\, so reserve your free tickets with Eventbrite. Note: There are multiple tour times – check the Select Date and Time options on Eventbrite to choose a time slot.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/evolution-day-2026-at-the-essig-museum/
LOCATION:UC Berkeley Essig Museum\, 1170 Valley Life Science Building\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94720\, United States
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day at Sabina (1st Edition)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe main activities include:\n• 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.\n• Evolutionary Theory Workshop: Visitors create camouflaged butterflies in different biomes\, discussing survival strategies.\n• Interactive Displays: Exploration of Darwin’s voyage aboard the HMS Beagle\, with a focus on his passage through Brazil.\n• 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.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-at-sabina-1st-edition/
LOCATION:Sabina – Knowledge Park School\, Juquiá Street\, s/nº\, Vila Eldízia\, Santo André\, São Paulo\, Brazil\, Santo André\, SP\, 09181-730\, Brazil
ORGANIZER;CN="Sabina%E2%80%99s Educational Team":MAILTO:marcospedroso@biologo.bio.br
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Darwin Day is a public outreach event celebrating the life and times of one of the most brilliant and influential Victorian naturalists\, Charles R. Darwin. Darwin was an avid geologist and biologist who most famously developed the theory of natural selection—one of the driving mechanisms behind biological evolution—published in his seminal work: On the Origin of Species. Today\, this theory forms the foundation for many of our natural sciences. Darwin Day is a national celebration of Darwin’s scientific legacy typically held on (or near) his birthday. \nThis event is free and open to guests of all ages. Many wonderful geological and biological specimens will be available to observe\, with volunteers on hand to explain their fascinating histories. Learning tables will focus on the natural history of Wisconsin and the contributions of the Thomas A. Greene to our understanding of local geology\, with many rare and beautiful samples on display in the Greene Geological Museum. Other activities will be available throughout the day\, including scientific lectures presented by UWM scientists and guest speakers\, coloring and crafts for young kids\, and free planetarium shows. See the activities list and schedule of events below for more information. \nWe can’t wait to see you there! \nEvent Activities\nGreene Geological Museum:\nOur small but mighty museum of rocks\, minerals\, and fossils will be open for guests to tour throughout the event. The Greene Geological Museum houses specimens collected by the prolific collector and namesake\, Thomas A. Greene\, throughout the mid-to-late 19th century from both Wisconsin and other locales. Many of the mineralogical specimens on display are one-of-a-kind\, and originate from localities no longer accessible to modern geologists! The Museum is also highly valuable for paleontological research\, and houses the single best collection of marine Silurian invertebrate fossils in North America. If you have never had the opportunity to visit the Museum\, now is a great time! \nLearning Tables:\nSee and learn about your own Wisconsin natural heritage! Numerous tables will be set up throughout the first floor of Lapham Hall displaying a wide assortment of specimens including rocks\, minerals\, fossils\, and even animals! Volunteers—our very own UWM students and staff—will be available all day to teach you about these fascinating objects\, their importance to the natural sciences\, and their value to our local communities. \nLectures:\nThree lectures will be presented throughout the day by UWM scientists and guest speakers. Lectures will cover topics related to Wisconsin geology\, biology\, and Milwaukee history. These lectures will be short\, digestible\, and accessible to a general audience. Our keynote lecture will discuss modern Antarctic exploration and the natural sciences of Antarctica! \nStudent Research Showcase:\nUWM is a leading national research institution\, and our students will make sure you don’t forget it! Stop by our student research showcase table throughout the day to learn what our very own geoscience and biological science graduate students are working on. Students will cycle in throughout the day\, come by a few times and check out the groundbreaking research going on here at UWM! \nThomas A. Greene’s Glowing Cavern:\nThese minerals really glow! Come see our most impressive fluorescent minerals literally glow in the dark. A small\, guided space will be available all day to experience minerals in a way few people ever do\, \nChildren’s Activities Tables:\nFor parents\, activities will be available their young children. This includes coloring\, arts and crafts\, and even an interactive sandbox. Remember\, you’re never too young to start learning! \nTouch Tables:\nSee\, touch\, and discover! Stop by and explore an array of fascinating specimens and models\, all safe to touch. Experience natural history with all of your senses!
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-2026/
LOCATION:Greene Geological Gallery (Lapham 168)\, 3209 North Maryland Avenue\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas A. Greene Geological Museum":MAILTO:geosci-staff@uwm.edu
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day: Valentine’s Edition
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique museum mashup: celebrate Valentine’s Day at the same time as Charles Darwin’s birthday! Learn about Darwin’s life\, colleagues & contemporaries\, and their scientific discoveries. And explore the wild world of animal courtship\, mating\, and reproduction. This is a family-friendly* drop-in event\, complete with birthday cake! \nNote: Animal reproduction\, including specimens such as sex organs\, will be discussed during this program. 
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-valentines-edition/
LOCATION:KU Natural History Museum\, 1345 Jayhawk Blvd.\, University of Kansas\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="KU Natural History Museum":MAILTO:biodiversity@ku.edu
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