After a two-year break, thanks to covid, we are delighted to welcome the return of the UCLan Darwin Day Celebration Lecture. For 2023, we present the excellent Dr Suzi Gage, … Continued

This will be our annual Darwin Day meeting. Refreshments will be served. Save room for dessert! Presentation: Nick will speak on the history of challenges in state and federal courts … Continued

Wednesday February 15, 2023 Morris Library 4:30 PM Pop Goes the Beagle: Darwin for Children Margaret Stetz Mae & Robert Carter Professor Women and Gender Studies; and, Professor of Humanities … Continued

The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences is set to host its 11th annual Darwin Day on Thursday, Feb. 16. Evolutionary biologist and co-author of “Mean … Continued

Students will present exhibitions about different topics related to Darwin's life at the UPRB Library. The library will sponsor several events to commemorate the day.

Featuring Herman Pontzer, Ph.D., Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology, Duke University and alumni of Penn State University Department of Anthropology Herman Pontzer, Ph.D., Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology and Research Associate Professor … Continued

Il Sistema Museale di Ateneo dell’Università degli Studi di Bari è lieto di invitarvi a partecipare, giovedì 23 febbraio 2022, all’International Darwin Day, giornata di studi dedicata al naturalista Charles … Continued

Public talk: "A Taste for the Beautiful", by Dr. Michael Ryan, University of Texas

We are celebrating the 5th conference of the Darwin Day in Iran. The presentations are both in Persian and English and we are glad to have distinguished speakers from Iran … Continued

week-long event of daily lectures and videos related to evolution

Sixty-six million years ago, "an asteroid some seven miles across slammed into the Earth, leaving a geologic wound over 50 miles in diameter." Approximately 75% of known species vanished. Yet … Continued

The University of Texas at Tyler and Tyler Junior College are pleased to announce the 2024 Darwin Day celebration for Tyler, Texas! Events will be held February 10th - 16th, 2024. Similar events are held worldwide on … Continued

Join us for our celebration of Charles Darwin's work and the theory of evolution. The event will include readings from The Origin of Species, a Sustainability Cafe with food tastings … Continued

"Using the Oceans to Address Climate Change" Join us for cocktail hour, dinner, science quiz (with prizes!), and a presentation by Yale Professor Matthew Eisaman at the 16th Annual Darwin … Continued

In a celebration of scientific curiosity and the contributions of biologists, Stephen F. Austin State University’s Department of Biology is set to celebrate Darwin Day Feb. 12 with special guest … Continued

  Mohamed Noor of Duke University will deliver the Clemson University College of Science annual Darwin Day Lecture on Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. Eastern via Zoom. The lecture, “Using … Continued

Lecture centers on the "endless forms" in Darwin's "On the Origin of Species" New York University will host evolutionary genomics researcher Mark Blaxter for “Sequencing Endless Forms, Most Beautiful and … Continued

Annual Darwin Day Lecture: Using science-fiction depictions to learn real-world evolution concepts With Mohamed Noor, Ph.D., Professor of Biology, Interim Vice Provost, Duke University   Moderated by Damon Waitt, NCBG Director … Continued

Featuring Prof. Jo Setchell, Department of Anthropology, Durham University February 15, 2024 lecture from 3 pm – 4:30 pm with a light reception following Freeman Auditorium, HUB-Robeson Center Charles Darwin … Continued

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 … Continued

Join us on February 2nd to celebrate Charles Darwin’s birthday! Our favorite Emeritus Professor of Geology, CNY Humanist Bryce Hand, will tell us about interactions he’s had with creationists. We’ll … Continued

A public screening of "Serengeti" by K2Films at at the TJC Earth and Space Science Center.

Dr. Lipps is the author of a book about Lake Merritt (see cover below) in the Images of America series. He has carried out extensive field research on the microorganisms of Lake … Continued

The most remarkable and mysterious object in the cosmos sits inside our heads. Our brains, the centres of consciousness, logic, and creativity, have nearly 100 billion neurons forming some 100 … Continued

The third annual Darwin Day series of events will take place at Arkansas State University from Saturday, Feb. 8, through Friday, Feb. 14. “Our theme this year is biodiversity and … Continued

Activities will include a booth with university student volunteers, videos about the diversity and evolution of life and interactive displays. Regular admission required.

M.C. Martinelli: Novità dal Neolitico. C. Blandino: Le banche del germoplasma, scrigni di biodiversità. A.I. Di Paola: LIFESEEDFORCE: il progetto per salvare dall’estinzione alcune specie iconiche della flora eoliana. P. … Continued

This is an annual science party - now in its 17th year. The event includes a cocktail hour, a buffet dinner, a science quiz (with prizes!), and a lecture by … Continued

Darwin Day celebration is happy to be back at MOSAC! The second longest-running Darwin Day celebration in the world is happy to be back at MOSAC. This annual celebration features … Continued

Activities will include a booth with university student volunteers, videos about the diversity and evolution of life and interactive displays. Regular admission required.

Celebrate Darwin Day with a keynote lecture by James E. Strick, professor and chair of the Science, Technology and Society Program at Franklin and Marshall College. This year's presentation delves into … Continued

We are honored to welcome Dr. Timothy Alexander Mousseau as the distinguished guest speaker for Darwin Day 2025. A world-renowned expert in ecology and evolutionary biology, Dr. Mousseau has dedicated … Continued

Vanderbilt is excited to host the inaugural public event in its Scopes Centennial series. Richard Dawkins will join noted New York Times Columnist and Dialogue Vanderbilt Fellow David French to discuss the role of science in … Continued

Join us on Tuesday, February 11 at 5:30 p.m. in Carroll College's Simperman Hall Wiegand Auditorium for the 4th Annual Darwin Day Research Symposium with University of Montana Postdoctoral Scientist … Continued

Darwin Day is an international celebration held annually on February 12 that honors the life and legacy of Charles Darwin, the British naturalist best known for his groundbreaking work on the theory … Continued

Celebrating Charles Darwin Darwin Days 2025 explores hominins, whales, evolution education, and more! February 12th - 15th Darwin Day is an annual, international commemoration of the birthday and ideas of … Continued

Join us on February 12th for a day of discovery, discussion, and, of course, birthday cake! Our keynote speaker, Dr. Tyler Starr, will share insights into the Molecular Evolution of … Continued

Come celebrate the work of Charles Darwin on his birthday with top-notch British food in downtown Huntsville. We can chat about how far Evolutionary Science has come since its inception.

Join us for our Darwin Day lecture. This years talk is titled “Twists and Turns in Teaching Evolution over the Years” by Glenn Branch, Deputy Director, National Center for Science … Continued

With Jim Costa, Executive Director, Highlands Biological Station Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM ET; followed by a reception sponsored by the Carolina Biodiversity Collaborative Location: … Continued

Anlässlich des Darwin Day 2025 und auch als Test für eine Humanistische Akademie findet heute ein Vortrag über Charles Darwin an der Siegmund Freud Universität statt. Der Humanistische Verband Österreich … Continued

Rob Boston, Senior Advisor, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, speaks in the 16th Annual Forum on Science and Religion, coinciding with International Darwin Day celebrations. Free and … Continued

A century ago in Dayton, Tennessee, sensation-loving journalists of the 1920s transformed a small-town misdemeanor trial, brought under a new state law against teaching the theory of evolution in public … Continued

Humans’ impact on the environment is reshaping climates and landscapes. To understand these changes and guess at our future, we must look back to the deep past. Join paleontologist Samantha … Continued

Tentative Schedule of Events 08:30 Poster setup and continental breakfast – CELS Atrium 09:00 Welcome Drs. Matt Schuler, Kevin Bilyk, Quinn Vega and Christos Suriano followed by Dr. Lora Billings, … Continued

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 … Continued

The Skin in the Game of Evolution: How human skin illustrates Darwinian evolution and much more Featuring Nina Jablonski, Ph.D., Atherton and Evan Pugh Professor Emerita of Anthropology, Penn State … Continued

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 … Continued

Topic: Hormones and Immunity in Evolutionary Perspectives Michael Muehlenbein is professor and chair of the Department of Anthropology at Baylor University. He holds advanced degrees in Public health and anthropology, … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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.

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 … Continued

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, … Continued

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 … Continued

Welcome to Iowa City Darwin Day: Science Fest, a grand celebration of science and its many contributions to humanity! We will welcome three speakers for talks on Friday April 4th and … Continued

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 … Continued

Join us in the Apache Rooms for Darwin Day Tyler 2026 Keynote Speaker is Dr. David DeGregori. Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics in the School of Medicine, University of Colorado, Anschutz

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, … Continued

Where: Secular Hub 254 Knox Ct Denver, CO, 80205 13 Years of The Hub & The Fight for Science! Celebrate two milestones in one night! The Talk: Nick Schweitzer explores the fascinating … Continued

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 … Continued

“ESNW Darwin Day” Join in Celebration of Science, Nature and the Theory of Evolution   Attend In-Person at 108 Pinesbridge Road • Ossining, NY OR Click here to attend the platform … Continued

Darwin Day 2026! Come celebrate Charles Darwin's birthday at the McClung Museum! Mark your calendars, Charles Darwin is turning 217! Join museum educators and UT scientists at the McClung's annual … Continued

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. JONESBORO – This year, … Continued

This is a weeklong event where various biology-related events are organized such as, 1. Connections - this is a game type event related to biology 2. Biology quiz - this … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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. … Continued

Darwin Days 2026 explores the marvelous world of mollusks, evolution education, and more! February 10th - 14th Darwin Day is an annual, international commemoration of the birthday and ideas of … Continued

Chester Fritz Library, 406 View map  Evolution Students will be celebrating the 217th birthday of Charles Darwin, who discovered evolution by natural selection, changing the course of biological thought. Students will … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

Celebrate Darwin Day with a story and hands-on science! At 10 a.m., children ages 2-5 will enjoy a storybook reading of Grandmother Fish and the science of evolution. Then, kids of all … Continued

  Join 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 … Continued

Join us for a special Darwin Day Lunch & Learn as we celebrate the birthday of the pioneering naturalist. This event is at the Vermillion Public Library - 18 Church … Continued

Join us for a special Darwin Day Lunch & Learn as we celebrate the birthday of the pioneering naturalist. Widely known as the scientist who wrote The Origin of Species … Continued

Wisconsin Evolution J.F. Crow Institute for the Study of Evolution Darwin Day Lecture Spring 2026 Extreme Weapons: A Natural History Dr. Douglas Emlen Montana Regents Professor of Biology, University of … Continued

Get ready to celebrate science at Darwin Day 2026! Explore an amazing variety of displays, from the Chong Lab’s planthoppers to mantis shrimps from the Porter Vision Lab and marine … Continued

Event Details Darwin Day 2026: Understanding the Diversity of Life Through the Lens of Evolution When: Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 14:15 – 20:00 Where: DC-7th level auditorium – Aghia … Continued

The Biology & Psychology departments will celebrate Darwin Day with science-themed activities – we’d love to have you join us! Darwin Day honors scientific inquiry, persistence, and curiosity. Held every … Continued

We've all grown fond of the Galapagos Turtle, thanks to Charles Darwin and the years of study he dedicated to it! It's "obligatory" to pay homage to this extraordinary scientist, … Continued

Join us at the University of Delaware's Darwin Day event on February 12, 2026 to celebrate Darwin's explorations in the diversity of life and life sciences. Darwin Day is an … Continued

This year when we celebrate Charles Darwin's birthday on campus, we would like to also celebrate all the amazing science research that is taking place on campus. The Darwin Week Research Symposium will feature lightning talks … Continued

Darwin Day Gathering 12 February 2026 17:00 - 22:00 Celebrate Darwin Day by joining a friendly gathering including atheists, skeptics and humanists from around Melbourne with a BBQ from 5pm, followed by an … Continued

The UAB Department of Biology presents 2026 Darwin Day. Events: Poster Session and Reception: 6:00-7:00 p.m. Join the Department of Biology for a public poster session highlighting current research. Keynote … Continued

Join us to learn about Charles Darwin's journey to the Galapagos Islands and his theory of natural selection.

Celebrate Darwin Day 2026 with Ben Novak We are honored to welcome Ben Novak, Lead Scientist at Revive & Restore, as our distinguished guest speaker for Darwin Day 2026. A pioneer in … Continued

We are celebrating the 217th birthday of Charles Darwin the best way we know how: with community, curiosity, and local flavor. Date: Feb 12, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Wings … Continued

Join the North Carolina Botanical Garden and the Carolina Biodiversity Collaborative for our annual Darwin Day Lecture!  'Damned beastly devilment:' Charles Darwin's dalliance with vertebrate fossils during the voyage of the Beagle … Continued

NABT and NCSE are proud to present an encore presentation of the 2025 Evolution Symposium, presented at the NABT Conference in St. Louis. Plan to join us on Thursday, February 12th at 7:00 PM ET (6:00 … Continued

Please join us for a lecture, Today’s Junk, Tomorrow’s Triumph: Lessons on Evolutionary Contingency, Inertia, and Innovation from the Long-Term Evolution Experiment with E. coli presented by Evolutionary Biologist, Dr. Zachary Blount. Dr. Zachary … Continued

Join us as we honor Charles Darwin, the father of evolutionary theory, with a night of romance and discovery. Tickets are on-sale — grab yours now! Dive into a lively … Continued

Evolution Gone Wrong: The Curious Reasons Why Our Bodies Work (Or Don’t) Evolution Gone Wrong describes why the human body is uniquely prone to aches and pains. From poorly fitting teeth … Continued

Like all species, humans have been inadvertently shaping the genomes of other species – predators and prey – throughout our history. And with the development of agriculture, we began to … Continued

Richard Dawkins will be in conversation about his latest book on evolution for the Milner Centre for Evolution's Darwin Day event. Richard Dawkins Live Event at the University of Bath … Continued

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 … Continued

Join us for a day celebrating the life of Charles Darwin. There will be a keynote address, student talks and posters. More information as the event approaches! Students interested in … Continued

Innovations in Science The Department of Biological Sciences and the Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum at Benedictine University present: Innovations in Science – An Educational One-Day Lecture Event Highlighting Science Innovations Faculty … Continued

Darwin famously wrote “If it could be demonstrated that any complex organ existed, which could not possibly have been formed by numerous, successive, slight modifications, my theory would absolutely break … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

This event is a family-friendly educational event for elementary-aged kids and their families. Head over to Carroll's campus to learn about biodiversity, natural selection, adaptation, evolution, and other central concepts … Continued

Each year, the Department of Biological Sciences celebrates Darwin Day by hosting a speaker in our Ralph W. Axtell Lecture Series. The event takes place around the birthday of Charles Darwin (February … Continued

Michael Lynch, Pioneer of Evolutionary Cell Biology, to Deliver 2026 Darwin Day Lecture Michael Lynch, a leading evolutionary biologist whose groundbreaking work integrates population genetics with cell biology, will deliver … Continued

Hofstra Cultural Center and the Department of Geology, Environment, and Sustainability present Science Night Live Join Us for Our Annual Darwin Day Celebration: Ancient Trees Bring New Knowledge in Our Rapidly Changing World Dr. Neil Pederson will … Continued

An Annual Celebration of All Things Biology! WHEN: Friday February 27th from 5 – 8 pm WHERE: The Gardens at Texas A&M University Darwin Day is is a FREE event open to … Continued

SUNDAY, MARCH 1 | 10:30 AM | SCIENCE, EDUCATION, AND HUMAN WELL-BEING We will enjoy a fun day of interactive learning and celebration of science. It will be a great … Continued

SUNDAY, MARCH 1 | 10:30 AM | SCIENCE, EDUCATION, AND HUMAN WELL-BEING We will enjoy a fun day of interactive learning and celebration of science. It will be a great … Continued

Welcome to Iowa City Darwin Day: Science Fest, a grand celebration of science and its many contributions to humanity! We will welcome our speakers for talks on Friday, April 10th and … Continued

Il Sistema Museale di Ateneo dell’Università degli Studi di Bari è lieto di invitarvi a partecipare, giovedì 12 febbraio all’International Darwin Day, giornata di studi dedicata al naturalista Charles Darwin. … Continued