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SUMMARY:Darwin Days 2025
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Charles Darwin\nDarwin Days 2025 explores hominins\, whales\, evolution education\, and more!\nFebruary 12th – 15th \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 12- 15 to celebrate the work of Charles Darwin and the study of evolution. We will explore hominid evolution with John Gurche\, recognize World Whale Day\, and consider perspectives on education since Darwin’s day. \nMost programs for this event this year are offered free of charge\, but please consider contributing to our educational programs so that we can continue to offer resources and information to our community. \n  \n2025 Calendar of Events\nKeynote Lecture with John Gurche at Museum of the Earth \nFacing our relatives: The discovery\, analysis\, and reconstruction of the ancient Harbin cranium\nWednesday\, February 12\, 2025 @ 7:00 pm EST – Museum of the Earth – Pay What You Wish Admission \nCome hear John Gurche talk about the intersection of science and art in bringing to life an Ice Age hominin from northeastern China featured on the cover of the most recent issue of National Geographic. John is a world-renowned paleoartist and PRI’s  artist-in-residence. \nNote: Due to restrictions from National Geographic\, which supports John to do the work he’ll be presenting\, this talk may not be filmed or livestreamed. \nJohn Gurche\, Artist-in-Residence\, Paleontological Research Institution \nDarwin Days Science in the Virtual Pub \nWhat Darwin Can Teach Us about Today’s Students\, and Where Are We on Teaching Today’s Students about Darwin?\nThursday\, February 13\, 2025 @ 7:00 pm EST – Virtual \nDr. Wiles will explore how Darwin struggled with many of the same issues our students do today and how to see the greatness that lies in our students even when they aren’t wowing us at the moment. He’ll also cover some recent developments in evolution education around how we measure evolution acceptance. \nDr. Jason R. Wiles\, Associate Professor of Biology\, Syracuse University \n  \nDarwin Family Day Celebrating World Whale Day at Museum of the Earth\nSaturday\, February 15\, 2025 @ 10:00 am to 4:00 pm EST\nMuseum of the Earth \nFamily Day will celebrate World Whale Day. It will include family activities and feature a talk about the study and conservation of North Atlantic right whales\, the sort of whale that hangs in the Museum of the Earth. \nSchedule of Activities: \n\n\n10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Family – friendly whale activities in the Borg Warner gallery \n\n\n11:00 am: Featured Talk How do scientists count critically endangered whales? A story of audio\, airplanes\, and AI. Come hear Cornell University whale researchers Marissa Garcia and Irina Tolkova discuss their latest research\, listening to underwater sounds to estimate the population sizes of critically endangered North Atlantic right whales. \nMarissa Garcia is a PhD candidate and Irina Tolkova is a postdoctoral researcher at the K. Lisa Yang Center for Conservation Bioacoustics at Cornell University.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-days-2025/
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;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250214T120000
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SUMMARY:Evolution Day 2025
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. \nIn addition to our tours\, at 10:00am\, February 14\, in room 2063 VLSB\, we will have a special lecture\, as part of our Essig Brunch seminar series\, by Dr. Jim Costa (Executive Director & Professor\, Highlands Biological Station of Western Carolina University) titled “Ardent Beetle Hunters – On the Entomological Enthusiasms of Darwin & Wallace“. Abstract: “When in 1908 Alfred Russel Wallace was asked how it was that of the many people pursuing the question of species origins it was he and Darwin who discovered the principle of natural selection\, his answer surprised his audience. First and most importantly\, he said\, “in early life both Darwin and myself became ardent beetle-hunters.” Indeed\, while finches\, giant tortoises\, and birds-of-paradise loom large in Darwin and Wallace lore\, insects were far more important. In this talk I trace the central role of entomology in the lives and thought of Darwin and Wallace\, from the early inspiration of insect diversity to the ways in which insects provided these naturalists with insights into the evolutionary process.” Jim will also be giving a talk “Alice Eastwood\, Gertrude Jekyll\, and Horticultural History: The Wallace Connection” for Botany Lunch at the UC & Jepson Herbaria at 12 noon on February 14. \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. And please consider making a donation using our secure online system to help us continue our mission of research and education.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/evolution-day-2025/
LOCATION:UC Berkeley Essig Museum\, 1170 Valley Life Science Building\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94720\, United States
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day at the Thomas A. Greene Geological Museum
DESCRIPTION:Darwin Day is a community science 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. \nDarwin Day is a free event 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 focusing on the natural history of Wisconsin and the contributions of Thomas A. Greene to our understanding of local Wisconsin geology will be spread throughout Lapham Hall\, with many rare and beautiful samples on display from the Thomas A. Greene geological collection. Other activities will be available throughout the day\, including presentations by UWM scientists and guest speakers\, a scavenger hunt\, activities for kids\, and booths featuring many community organizations. There’s something for everyone\, so bring the family and have a full day of science fun! \nThanks\, and we hope to see you there! \nFor more information\, please contact:\nChase Shelburne: shelbur2@uwm.edu \nRob Graziano: graziano@uwm.edu
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-at-the-thomas-a-greene-geological-museum-2/
LOCATION:Thomas A. Greene Geological Museum\, Lapham Hall 168\, Milwaukee\, WI\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas A. Greene Geological Museum":MAILTO:geosci-staff@uwm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T152420
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SUMMARY:Reception and Public Lecture at UT Tyler: Michael Muehlenbein\, keynote speaker
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Hormones and Immunity in Evolutionary Perspectives \nMichael Muehlenbein is professor and chair of the Department of Anthropology at Baylor University. He holds advanced degrees in Public health and anthropology\, and has worked at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee\, Indiana University\, the University of Texas at San Antonio\, and now Baylor University. His academic interests include a variety of topics relating to ecological immunology\, evolutionary endocrinology\, and One Health. He is particularly interested in the roles of hormones in mediating human life history trade-offs\, affect and the behavioral immune system\, immune biomarker development\, risks of emerging infectious disease associated with human-wildlife contact and most recently\, attitudes about the COVID-19 pandemic. He has worked in 11 countries\, been primary instructor to more than 3000 students\, brought more than 250 students on 16 study abroad/international research experiences\, published two edited volumes\, and more than 100 papers\, organized two international conferences along with nine symposia\, is active in doctoral student professional development\, and is a father of four amazing kids.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/reception-and-public-lecture-at-ut-tyler-michael-muehlenbein-keynote-speaker/
LOCATION:UT Tyler\, 3900 University Blvd\, Tyler\, TX\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250216T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250216T200000
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day Celebration Dinner - a Culinary Journey Through Evolution!
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Culinary Journey Through Evolution! Celebrate the wonders of science and nature with us at our Darwin Day Celebration Dinner. Indulge in a menu crafted to take you on an evolutionary gastronomic adventure. \n4 pm – Joyful Beverage Hour\nFreshly squeezed orange juice\nLemonade made with fresh lemons\nYou are welcome to bring adult beverages to supplement our offerings\n5 pm – Whet the Appetite\nPrimordial Soup – where it all began\nVegetable Matter – celebrating photosynthesis\nYeast Fermented Grain Loaves – wheat has a bigger genome than we do\n6 pm – The Main Event\nRoasted Avian Dinosaur – they never left\nSteamed Vegetable Cultivars – the glory of agriculture\nDairy Product Infused Pasta – an oblique tribute to the FSM\nSucrose Infused Morsels – respect our craving for sweetness\n7 pm – Knowledge Trials and Random Chance Rewards\nTeam Trivia\nDoor Prizes \nRegister Now! Don’t miss out on this unique celebration of Darwin’s legacy. Come\, Celebrate\, and Explore the Wonders of Evolution with Us! \nEvent is at the Humanist Center in Mesa\, Arizona 85201. Open to the public and free dinner tickets are available via the registration page.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-celebration-dinner-a-culinary-journey-through-evolution/
LOCATION:Humanist Society of Greater Phoenix\, 627 W. Rio Salado Parkway\, Mesa\, 85201
ORGANIZER;CN="Roger Blain":MAILTO:roger.blain@hsgp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250217T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T152420
CREATED:20250123T172039Z
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SUMMARY:How evolution gave us Free Will
DESCRIPTION:How do we come to have free will? Did it evolve with our brains? Could Artificial Intelligence evolve free will? The debate among scientists and philosophers about free will is heating up as research in neuroscience is exploding. As technological advancements blur the lines between humans and machines\, the concept of free will becomes increasingly complex. \nProfessor Kevin Mitchell will help us explore these questions in our annual NI Humanists Darwin Day Lecture.. Kevin is Associate Professor of Genetics and Neuroscience at Trinity College Dublin. His books include Innate: How The Wiring of Our Brain Shapes Who We Are.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/how-evolution-gave-us-free-will/
LOCATION:Peter Froggatt Centre\, Queens University Belfast\, 7\, 9 College Park E\, Belfast\, BT7 1PS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Northern Ireland Humanists":MAILTO:info@nihumanists.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T152420
CREATED:20250205T224612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T224612Z
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Charles Darwin was born on 12 February 1809. The University of Delaware will join event organizers from around the world to virtually celebrate Darwin’s contributions to humanity\, science and rational thought with talks by scientists and scholars on a variety of related topics. Charles Darwin was born on 12 February 1809. The University of Delaware will join event organizers from around the world to virtually celebrate Darwin’s contributions to humanity\, science and rational thought with talks by scientists and scholars on a variety of related topics.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-part-2/
LOCATION:University of Delaware\, 221 Academy Street\, Neward\, DE\, 19716\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T160000
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day 2025 Celebration at the McClung
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars\, Charles Darwin is turning 216! Join museum educators and UT scientists at the McClung’s annual celebration of Darwin Day. Visitors are welcome to engage in family-friendly activity stations exploring themes of deep time\, evolution\, and adaptation. It will be a party. Come get ready to take pictures with a giant Darwin puppet! \nGuests may also bring their personal rock collections to be identified by experts. \nThe event if free but participants must register in advance. \nDate: Sunday\, February 23 \nTime: 12:00-4:00 p.m. \n**Tickets available starting February 10 **
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-2025-celebration-at-the-mcclung/
LOCATION:McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture\, 1327 Circle Park Drive\, Knoxville\, Tennesee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T200000
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CREATED:20250123T171250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T171250Z
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SUMMARY:The Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Program at Texas A&M University presents: An Annual Celebration of All Things Biology
DESCRIPTION:Although Monday\, February 12th is the 216th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth\, we will officially celebrate our Darwin Day event this year on February 28th. Family friendly\, food trucks\, scavenger hunt\, local artists\, and more! \nThe vision of Darwin Day is to “inspire people throughout the globe to reflect and act on the principles of intellectual bravery\, perpetual curiosity\, scientific thinking\, and hunger for truth as embodied in Charles Darwin. It will be a day of celebration\, activism\, and international cooperation for the advancement of science\, education\, and human well-being.”
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/the-ecology-evolutionary-biology-program-at-texas-am-university-presents-an-annual-celebration-of-all-things-biology/
LOCATION:The Gardens at TAMU\, 556 John Kimbrough Blvd\, College Station\, TX\, 77843\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T210000
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day 2025: Celebrating a Century of Change Since the Scopes Monkey Trial
DESCRIPTION:2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the so-called Scopes “Monkey” Trial.  In July 1925 in tiny Dayton\, Tennessee\, first-year coach and math/physics teacher John Scopes was put on trial for violating Tennessee’s newly passed law criminalizing the teaching of human evolution in public schools. Scopes’s trial became a sensational global news story and stoked a national debate about evolution and who controls the curriculum of public schools. During his trial\, Scopes was largely forgotten\, as religious leader (and former progressive politician) William Jennings Bryan faced off against famed defense attorney and agnostic Clarence Darrow. \nAlthough Scopes’s conviction was overturned 18 months later\, the echoes from the cultural divide exposed at the Scopes Trial continue to reverberate in American society. Come and hear about the famed “Monkey Trial\,” the varied fates of its participants\, and why the Scopes Trial still matters today. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Register Now!
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-2025-celebrating-a-century-of-change-since-the-scopes-monkey-trial/
LOCATION:Duquesne University\, 600 Forbes Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15282\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250406
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SUMMARY:Iowa City Darwin Day: Science Fest
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Iowa City Darwin Day: Science Fest\, a grand celebration of science and its many contributions to humanity! \nWe will welcome three speakers for talks on Friday April 4th and Saturday April 5th\, 2025 \nAll events are free and open to the public \n \n 
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/17821/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T152420
CREATED:20260128T165217Z
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SUMMARY:Central New York Humanist Association's Darwin Day Celebration 2026
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to celebrate the birthday of Charles Darwin. We’ll watch a video about a timely science-related topic\, and have time for discussion and science-themed snacks before wrapping up with a Darwin-themed trivia game\, created by Amy\, our trivia master! \nIf you’re feeling inspired\, please bring a science-themed baked good or snack to share! We will be in the Community Room\, to the right after you enter the library.​ \nLink to RSVP (optional): https://actionnetwork.org/events/darwin-day-celebration-2025?source=direct_link&
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/central-new-york-humanist-associations-darwin-day-celebration-2026/
LOCATION:North Syracuse Public Library\, 100 Trolley Barn Lane\, North Syracuse\, NY\, 13212\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Central New York Humanist Association":MAILTO:cnyhumanists@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T152421
CREATED:20260113T194203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T222736Z
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day Tyler 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Apache Rooms for Darwin Day Tyler 2026 \nKeynote Speaker is Dr. David DeGregori. Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics in the School of Medicine\, University of Colorado\, Anschutz
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-tyler-2026/
LOCATION:Tyler Junior College\, 1327 S. Baxter Ave\, Tyler\, TX\, TX\, 757011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T152421
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day Trivia
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate science\, curiosity\, and the legacy of Charles Darwin with an evening of fun and friendly competition! Join us for a fast-paced trivia event featuring questions about evolution\, natural history\, famous discoveries\, and surprising facts from across the biological world. Whether you’re a seasoned science buff or just love learning new things\, come test your knowledge\, enjoy good company\, and honor the spirit of discovery that defines Darwin Day. \nFree snacks & stickers will be available!
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-trivia/
LOCATION:University of Louisville\, 2100 S. Floyd Street\, Louisville\, KY\, 40208\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260207T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260207T210000
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day Speaker and Hub Anniversary Party
DESCRIPTION:Where:\nSecular Hub\n254 Knox Ct\nDenver\, CO\, 80205 \n\n13 Years of The Hub & The Fight for Science! Celebrate two milestones in one night! \n\nThe Talk: Nick Schweitzer explores the fascinating (and often controversial) history of evolution in our legal and education systems.\nThe Milestone: It’s our 13th Birthday! We’re celebrating over a decade of skeptical inquiry and community.\nThe Fun: After the Q&A\, we’re throwing an anniversary bash you won’t want to miss.\n\nCome for the science\, stay for the celebration. Doors Open at 5:30\, talk at 6:00 with Q & A to follow and anniversary celebration after that wraps up \nSpeaker\nNick Schweitzer John Nicholas (“Nick”) Schweitzer is a retired attorney living in Madison\, Wisconsin. His legal field was professional ethics\, serving as an administrative law judge for the state agency that issued and regulated licenses for scores of professions. He also taught legal ethics as an adjunct professor at the University of Wisconsin – Madison and conducted attorney discipline hearings for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Utterly unrelated to that professional focus\, he fancies himself an “amateur scientist”\, promoting science and reason in various ways: \n\n1. He has inveigled the Madison Parks Commission into letting him install various scientific exhibits in city parks over the past 20 years. These include – the solar system at an appropriate scale for objects and distances; – a geological and evolutionary timeline using distance as an analog for time; – an anthropological timeline from Australopithecus to modern humans; – the electromagnetic spectrum from sound to gamma rays; – the size of the constituents of the classical model of an atom; and – the layers of the earth.\n2. In response to a creationist booth he encountered at the Dane County Fair\, for 3 years he countered it on the other side of the exhibit hall with a “science and reason” booth using exhibits borrowed from many departments at the local university.\n3. This past year (April – November)\, with the help of the local Humanist and Skeptics groups\, he set up and staffed an atheist/agnostic/humanist/skeptic/freethinker table at the weekly farmers’ market in Madison.\n4. He leads a monthly discussion group at his freethought congregation titled “What I Believe Now”.\n5. He has presented this “Evolution in the Courts” lecture at least half a dozen times to students in the local university’s genetics program.\n\n6. He was at one time the co-chair of the Wisconsin chapter of the Secular Coalition before the national organization disbanded its state chapters. \n\nHosted by: Pete Haines
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-speaker-and-hub-anniversary-party-nick-schweitzer/
LOCATION:Secular Hub\, 3100 Downing St. #C\, Denver\, CO\, 80246\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T170000
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SUMMARY:18th Annual Darwin Day Dinner - Celebrating curiosity\, science and scientists
DESCRIPTION:Evolution in Darwin’s Tangled Bank: Tree\, Coral or Web of Life? In the final paragraph of The Origin of Species\, Darwin contemplates a bank of land and all of the differing life forms that dwell on that bank—plants\, birds\, worms\, etc. All of these various life forms were produced by the same set of natural laws. While the life forms are widely different from each other\, they are also “dependent on each other in so complex a manner.” \nOur guest of honor\, University of Connecticut’s Distinguished Professor Dr. J. Peter Gogarten\, will explore the symbiotic relationships and genetic exchange between different organisms in his presentation\, followed by a fireside chat moderated by Kira Dineen (founder and host of DNA Today) and audience Q&A. \nJoin us on February 7th\, 2026 for cocktail hour\, dinner\, science quiz (with prizes!)\, and a presentation by Distinguished Professor J. Peter Gogarten.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/18th-annual-darwin-day-dinner-celebrating-curiosity-science-and-scientists/
LOCATION:The Water’s Edge at Giovanni’s\, 2748 Boston Post Road\, Darien\, CT\, 06820\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Humanists &amp%3B Freethinkers of Fairfield County (HFFC)":MAILTO:caryshaw@optonline.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T120000
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SUMMARY:ESNW Darwin Day
DESCRIPTION:“ESNW Darwin Day” Join in Celebration of Science\, Nature and the Theory of Evolution\n  \nAttend In-Person at 108 Pinesbridge Road • Ossining\, NY \nOR \nClick here to attend the platform meeting via Zoom \nSunday\, February 8th at 11:00 AM: \nIt’s been a rough year for science\, so our annual Darwin Day platform is the perfect antidote. \nCome join Katrine Bangsgaard and Bill Kline for stories of some good news in science\, a consideration of Darwin and ethics\, some inspiration\, and of course songs\, featuring new original music by member\, poet\, and songwriter Adam Stockman.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/esnw-darwin-day/
LOCATION:Ethical Society of Northern Westchester\, 108 Pinesbridge Road\, Ossining\, NY\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T160000
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day 2026 at the McClung Museum
DESCRIPTION:Darwin Day 2026!\n\nCome celebrate Charles Darwin’s birthday at the McClung Museum! \nMark your calendars\, Charles Darwin is turning 217! Join museum educators and UT scientists at the McClung’s annual celebration of Darwin Day. Visitors are welcome to engage in family-friendly activity stations exploring themes of deep time\, evolution\, and adaptation. It will be a party. Come ready to take pictures with a giant Darwin puppet! \nThe event if free but participants must register in advance. \nDate: Sunday\, February 8\nTime: 12:00-4:00 p.m. \nSupport for Darwin Day provided by:\nUT Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology\, UT Department of Earth\, Environmental\, and Planetary Sciences \nFunding for the McClung Museum’s educational programming has been provided by the Knox County Tourism Consortium.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-2026-at-the-mcclung-museum/
LOCATION:McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture\, 1327 Circle Park Drive\, Knoxville\, Tennesee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T152421
CREATED:20260203T212312Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260209T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260415T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T152421
CREATED:20260115T222527Z
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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;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T152421
CREATED:20260212T145611Z
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day at UVU 2026
DESCRIPTION:We celebrate Darwin Day at Utah Valley University every year! This year our keynote Is Dr. Jessica Ware from the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. She will be speaking on the “Insect evolution: dragonflies and damselflies through space and time”. We also will have activities happening in the Atrium area\, and birthday cake immediately following the talk at 1:00
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-at-uvu-2026/
LOCATION:Utah Valley University Science Building 134\, 800 W University Parkway\, Orem\, 84058\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Heath Ogden":MAILTO:heath.ogden@uvu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20260209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20260209T180000
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SUMMARY:DIA de DARWIN na Livraria da Travessa
DESCRIPTION:Talkshow presented by science journalist Sergio M C Brandão at the Travessa bookshop\, at the Shopping Leblon mall in Rio de Janeiro\, Brazil. Sergio discusses “The evolution of Evolution” with 2 scientists\, Ricardo Campos da Paz (Biologist and Lecturer at UNIRIO) and Diógenes A. Campos (Paleontologist and Curator of the Earth Sciences Museum).
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/dia-de-darwin-na-livraria-da-travessa/
LOCATION:Livraria da Travessa Shopping Leblon\, Av. Afranio de Melo Franco\, 290 - loja 205 A\, Rio de Janeiro - RJ\, Rio de Janeiro\, Brazil
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260214
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SUMMARY:2026 Darwin Festival
DESCRIPTION:Salem State’s annual Darwin FestivalSM is a weeklong event that celebrates the work of Charles Darwin\, with sessions from leading researchers celebrating the field of biology and its impact on today’s world. \n2026 Darwin Festival\nThe 2025 Darwin FestivalSM will take place Tuesday\, February 10 through Friday\, February 13. \nAll in-person talks will be held in Vets Hall\, Ellison Campus Center\, North Campus. One talk is webinar only. Events are free and open to the public. \nStudents and guests who anticipate needing accommodations due to a disability or who have questions about access may contact the Center for Accessible Academic Resources at access@salemstate.edu or Ryan Fisher for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, February 10\n\n\n\n10:50 am \n\nDavid Shiffman (webinar)\, Interdisciplinary marine conservation biologist\, David Shiffman Scientific and Environmental Consulting\, Washington\, DC  \n“Why everything you know about shark conservation is wrong: an interdisciplinary look at public misunderstanding of conservation science” \nSharks are some of the most ecologically important\, most threatened\, and most misunderstood animals on Earth. If we are to avoid extinction of animals that have been around since before trees existed on land\, strong conservation protections based on evidence and data are an urgent necessity. Fortunately\, more people care about the environment and want to help than ever before. Unfortunately\, ocean conservation discussions are plagued by misinformation\, pseudoscience\, and extremism. In this talk\, Dr. David Shiffman will present some key results from his decade of work trying to understand the causes and consequences of public misunderstanding of ocean conservation threats and their solutions. Where did so many people learn wrong information about these important topics\, and what can experts do to get things moving in the right way? \nSponsored by the Biology Department. \n  \n12:15 pm\nShaina Sadai (Geography and Sustainability Speaker)\, Climate Scientist and Critical Physical Geographer\, Five College Associate\, MA \n“Sea Level Rise and Multispecies Climate Justice” \nClimate change is causing sea levels to rise at an accelerating rate\, impacting shorelines around the world. The long-term impacts will occur over generations and will be highly spatially variable along coastlines. Sea level rise impacts and adaptation responses vary geographically and affect all who dwell in or move through coastal spaces. The emerging lens of multispecies climate justice allows us to look deeper into the interrelated ecologies of climate impacts by considering a broad assessment of interrelated beings and ecosystems. This talk will discuss research on the global impacts of sea level rise on nonhuman animals\, and implications for advancing multispecies climate justice. This work was a collaborative project with my former undergraduate students Ava Sharpe\, Rory Crisfield\, Libby Rankin\, and Caitlin Bolzan. \nSponsored by the Charles Albert Read Trust. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, February 11\n\n\n9:25 am\nJayne Yack (BioSociety Speaker–webinar)\, Professor\, Carleton University \n“The Final Frontier: Exploring the Vibratory Worlds of Insects” \nInsects live in a vibratory world\, where substrate-borne vibrations are a key component of their sensory ecology. Historically considered a private and specialized communication channel\, vibratory sensing and communication is now recognized as widespread and ecologically relevant to many organisms. Insects inhabit complex vibroscapes where they experience substrate-borne vibrations arising from multiple biotic and abiotic sources\, which together create a rich and dynamic vibratory landscape. I will talk about my laboratory’s research on the complex vibroscapes of birch trees\, and specifically\, their caterpillar residents. Although previously thought to be primarily deaf and mute\, we now have burgeoning evidence that caterpillars and other larval insects employ a wide range of complex sounds and vibrations in their daily activities. I will talk about how caterpillars use vibrations to engage in territorial ‘rap’ battles\, coordinate social activities\, and fend off enemies. I will also discuss unexpected insights we have gained from studying these unassuming creatures in their vibratory worlds\, including the evolutionary origins of animal communication signals and proximate mechanisms underlying sociality. It can be concluded that the vibroacoustic landscape of insects remains unchartered territory ripe for further exploration and discovery! \nSponsored by the Charles Albert Read Trust. \n\n12:15 pm\nDana Reuter (Geological Sciences speaker)\, Visting Lecturer\, Department of Geological Sciences\, Salem State University\n“Investigating the influence of diet on mammalian evolution: are you what you eat?”\nDarwin well knew that climate and its effects on food availability in the environment played a major role in natural selection. In the almost 200 years since his writings\, we have learned much more about how an animal’s diet is linked to almost every other aspect of its ecology and evolution. As a paleontologist\, I use a variety of methods to test hypotheses about the ecological links among extinct taxa and their environment. By both looking at the fossil record and modern animals\, we can better understand the processes that govern organismal diet\, ecological diversity\, and changes in ecological communities. In this talk\, I will discuss insights from several projects that have aimed to answer the question: how has diet influenced mammalian evolution and extinction through time? \nSponsored by the Charles Albert Read Trust. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 12\n\n\n9:25 am\nLynn Fletcher\, Professor\, Department of Biology\, Salem State University \n“Evolving Worldviews and their Impacts: Bringing in Indigenous Perspectives” \nWorldviews shape our relationship to the life around us.  Today’s ecological crisis is primarily driven by human activity\, leaving us with the impression that humans inherently have a negative impact on the planet.  However\, indigenous cultures have persisted for millennia\, living in ways that promote biodiversity and create conditions of mutual thriving.  We’ll discuss some of the values held in Indigenous worldviews and see how humans can have a positive impact on the world around them! \nSponsored by the Charles Albert Read Trust. \n\n10:50 am\nLeigh Ann Henion (webinar)\, New York Times Bestselling Author\, Journalist & Award Winner\, Author of Night Magic \n“Appreciating the Magic of Natural Night” \nLeigh Ann Henion is the New York Times bestselling author of Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms\, Moon Gardens\, and Other Marvels of the Dark (2024) and Phenomenal: A Hesitant Adventurer’s Search for Wonder in the Natural World (2015). Her writing has appeared in The Washington Post\, Smithsonian\, Backpacker\, Garden & Gun\, National Geographic\, Men’s Journal\, and a variety of other publications. Her essays and articles have been cited as notable in The Best American Essays\, The Best American Travel Writing\, The Best American Sports Writing\, and The Best American Science & Nature Writing. She is a former Alicia Patterson Fellow\, and her work has been supported by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. \nNight Magic was\, in part\, inspired by an article Henion wrote for The Washington Post Magazine about synchronous fireflies. After that piece ran\, many readers reached out to let her know that they’d started turning off their porch lights more often\, and she was amazed that her story had inspired real-world action that led to reduced light pollution. Henion subsequently spent several years in the company of owls\, moths\, salamanders\, and other nocturnal creatures to explore the importance of natural darkness in an age of increasing artificial light. \nThe Wall Street Journal called Night Magic\, “lovely…truly inspired…and very clever.” In a starred review\, Kirkus said\, “Henion writes with poetic grace.” And Publishers Weekly reported\, “Henion’s greatest gift is her ability to evoke the sense of wonder that follows from tuning in to the natural world. This will fill readers with awe.” Henion aims to continually inspire awe\, both in person and on the page. \nSponsored by the Biology Department\, the College of Arts and Sciences\, and the Charles Albert Read Trust. \n  \n1:40 pm\nErica Polleys\, Ph.D. (Sigma Xi Speaker) Assistant Professor of Bioengineering and Biotechnology\, Endicott College \n“A genomic threat: How repetitive DNAs cause DNA damage and mutations” \nSponsored by the Biology Department. \n  \nAlumni-Student Social\nPlease consider joining us for an alumni-student evening from 6:30-9 pm Thursday evening in the commuter lounge of the Ellison Campus Center. For questions and to RSVP\, please contact Ryan Fisher. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, February 13\n\n\n9:25 am\nLindsay Green-Gavrielidis\, Associate Professor\, Department of Biology\, Salem State University \n“Evolving Ecosystems: Seaweeds in a Changing Climate” \nWhen most people visit the seashore and decide to poke around to look at organisms\, they are typically focused on the animals and especially the ones they see moving. While seaweeds might be overlooked by many\, they form the base of most marine ecosystems. Habitat-forming seaweeds are those that form the three-dimensional structure of coastal habitats and include many species of rockweeds and kelps. Due to the combined effects of climate change\, especially increased sea surface temperature\, the abundance and distribution of habitat-forming seaweeds have been changing. These changes are likely to cause ripple effects through entire coastal marine ecosystems that may affect which species are present and in what quantities. In this talk\, Dr. Green-Gavrielidis will share research on how habitat-forming seaweeds in the northwest Atlantic are changing\, and offer a glimpse at what may be local adaptation in seaweed populations to changing conditions. Dr. Green-Gavrielidis will also highlight findings from other temperate regions and propose future research areas to better understand the complexity of the response of seaweeds to climate change stressors. \nSponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific. \n\n10:50 am\nJames Elliott (Alumni Speaker) Process Development Scientist\, New England Biolabs \n“Of Moose and Men: Evolutionary Threads in Wildlife Disease and Vaccine Manufacturing” \nMoose calves (Alces alces americana) in northern climates face substantial nutritional stress during winter\, and many carry extraordinary winter tick (Dermacentor albipictus) burdens—sometimes exceeding 90\,000 ticks per animal. To date\, nearly 400 collared calves and 51 adult cows in northern Maine have been examined for how co-infection with an uncharacterized Anaplasma bacteria and varying winter tick loads influences survival and fitness. Calves experiencing both Anaplasma blood infection and moderate to heavy tick loads showed a marked reduction in overwinter survival probability. Physiological indicators suggest that Anaplasma infection contributes to anemia and may alter immune function. These findings highlight how co-infecting parasites compound stress in a population already challenged by climate-driven tick proliferation\, underscoring the importance of genetic and ecological monitoring for a species of major cultural\, ecological\, and economic significance in Maine. \nThe second section part of the talk shifts to the molecular manufacturing landscape during the COVID-19 pandemic\, detailing an Alumni’s journey to being a part of how New England Biolabs mobilized to support Moderna’s mRNA vaccine program. I describe the rapid scaling and manufacturing process development of critical enzymatic reagents and the collaborative problem-solving required to maintain uninterrupted access to high-quality raw materials essential for vaccine production. This high level behind-the-scenes view illustrates how industrial biotechnology can respond with speed and precision when the stakes are global. \nSponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFounded in 1980 by Philip A. DePalma and Virginia F. Keville. \nQuestions?\nStudents and guests who anticipate needing accommodations due to a disability or who have questions about access may contact the Center for Accessible Academic Resources at access@salemstate.edu. \nInterested in the 2025 Darwin FestivalSM? Contact Ryan Fisher for more information. \nPast Darwin Festival Recordings\nVideo recordings of Darwin FestivalSM presentations are available in the Salem State Digital Repository. \nThank You to Our Supporters\nMajor support for the Darwin FestivalSM comes from the Charles Albert Read Trust and Thermo Fisher Scientific.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/2026-darwin-festival/
LOCATION:Salem State University\, 352 Lafayette Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
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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;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T121500
DTSTAMP:20260410T152421
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SUMMARY:UND Darwin Day
DESCRIPTION:Chester Fritz Library\, 406 View map  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvolution Students will be celebrating the 217th birthday of Charles Darwin\, who discovered evolution by natural selection\, changing the course of biological thought. Students will present posters that highlight research by faculty and graduate students in the Department of Biology. Light refreshments will be served. \n\n3051 University Ave\, Grand Forks\, ND 58202
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/und-darwin-day/
LOCATION:University of North Dakota\, 3051 University Ave\, Grand Forks\, ND\, 58202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T152421
CREATED:20260203T212734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T212734Z
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SUMMARY:Taste of ISM: The Human Family Tree (and you!) 
DESCRIPTION:ISM Curator Alex Ruger will guide you through the story of human evolution\, how we’ve understood (and misunderstood!) our place on the tree of life\, and what exactly it means to be Homo sapiens! \n\n \n\nWednesday\, February 11\, 2026\n12:00 PM to 01:00 PM CST \n\n\n\n \n\nZoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83095927473\n\n\n\n \n\nResearch and Collections Center\n\n1011 East Ash Street\nSpringfield\, Illinois 62703 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho are we\, and where do we come from? Lots of people have tried to answer that question. The fossil record tells us a thing or two\, but how scientists and popular culture have portrayed human evolution have impacted how we understand it. Curator of Science Education Alex Ruger will take you through what we know about evolution\, how we know it\, and the various ways the hard science has been misinterpreted and misconstrued. Celebrate Darwin Day with ISM and attend this free lecture from ISM! \n  \nFor more information\, please contact dnr.ism.events@illinois.gov.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/taste-of-ism-the-human-family-tree-and-you/
LOCATION:Illinois State Museum\, 1011 East Ash Street\, Springfield\, IL\, 62703\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTSTAMP:20260410T152421
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day at Edelman Fossil Park & Museum
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Darwin Day\, an international event held each year on February 12 to honor the life and legacy of Charles Darwin. Darwin Day recognizes Darwin’s groundbreaking work in science and his theory of evolution by natural selection: the idea that living things change over time as they adapt to their environments. Today\, Darwin Day is about curiosity\, discovery\, and understanding how all life on Earth is connected. \nWho was Charles Darwin? Charles Darwin was a 19th-century naturalist whose observations of plants and animals\, especially during his travels to places like the Galápagos Islands\, helped shape our modern understanding of biology. His work showed how species evolve over generations\, inspiring scientific exploration that continues to this day. \nDarwin Day Activities Throughout the Museum\nExplore evolution in action with hands-on activities and storytelling designed for curious minds of all ages: \nFinch Beak Activity\nInspired by Darwin’s famous finch studies\, this interactive station challenges kids to pick up different “foods” — like seeds\, nuts\, beans\, pipe cleaners\, and marbles — using a variety of tools such as tweezers\, clothespins\, chopsticks\, and binder clips. By experimenting with different tools\, visitors discover how beak shapes affect how animals eat. Photos of real finches highlight the incredible diversity of beak shapes found in nature. \nDarwin’s Finches Scavenger Hunt\nSearch the museum for clues in our Darwin’s Finches Secret Message Scavenger Hunt\, a fun\, self-guided activity. As visitors explore exhibits\, they’ll uncover hidden messages that reinforce key ideas about adaptation\, observation\, and evolution. \nStorytime from the Galápagos\nJoin us for special storytimes featuring books from the Galápagos Conservation Trust: \n• Tessa the Giant Tortoise\n• Marti the Hammerhead Shark\n• Alberto the Waved Albatross \nThese stories introduce young learners to unique species and habitats while reinforcing themes of conservation\, biodiversity\, and our connection to the natural world. \nDarwin Day at the museum is a celebration of science\, storytelling\, and hands-on learning – a chance to explore how life evolves and why curiosity matters. Come discover how small differences can make a big impact! \nDarwin Day activities are included in Museum admission.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-at-edelman-fossil-park-museum/
LOCATION:Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University\, 66 Million Mosasaur Way\, Mantua\, NJ\, 08080\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T120000
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day Fun at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Darwin Day with a story and hands-on science! \nAt 10 a.m.\, children ages 2-5 will enjoy a storybook reading of Grandmother Fish and the science of evolution. Then\, kids of all ages can participate in a STEAM Lab about evolution and Darwin’s finches. Kids will experiment with different “beaks” to see how shape and size affect how birds gather food\, discovering how small changes can make a big difference over time. \nIncluded with museum admission.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-fun-at-the-mid-hudson-discovery-museum/
LOCATION:Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum\, 75 North Water Street\, Poughkeepsie\, NY\, 12601\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T130000
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SUMMARY:Ecology and evolution of Amazonian fishes: Assembling the most diverse continental vertebrate assemblage
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin the Department of Biology in celebrating Darwin Day Feb. 12 with special guest speaker Dr. James Albert\, a distinguished biologist and evolutionary ecologist from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Albert will give his featured talk titled “Ecology and evolution of Amazonian fishes: Assembling the most diverse continental vertebrate assemblage.”
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/ecology-and-evolution-of-amazonian-fishes-assembling-the-most-diverse-continental-vertebrate-assemblage/
LOCATION:Stephen F. Austin State University\, 1936 North St\, Nacogdoches\, TX\, 75965\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Charles Darwin
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Darwin Day Lunch & Learn as we celebrate the birthday of the pioneering naturalist.\nThis event is at the Vermillion Public Library – 18 Church Street\, Vermillion\, SD
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/lunch-learn-charles-darwin/
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