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UC San Diego’s Peter F. Cowhey joins the Board of Directors at the height of The Nat’s 150th anniversary. An author, educator, and thought leader with experience in government relations, Cowhey will bring his vast knowledge and innovative thinking to the organization.
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Conservacionistas y botánicos de Estados Unidos y México están celebrando la publicación del listado de flora nativa de Baja California junto con sus categorías de protección y endemismos diseñado para mejorar la conservación de plantas a través de la frontera y promover el desarrollo sustentable del estado de Baja California.
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Conservationists and botanists from the U.S. and Mexico are celebrating the publication of a Baja California native flora inventory designed to improve plant conservation efforts across border lines and promote the sustainable development of the state of Baja California.
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Following the global announcement of the discovery of a rare juvenile T. rex specimen by three young boys in North Dakota, the San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) is pleased to announce the premiere of T. REX, the giant screen documentary that captured this incredible expedition on camera.
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The Nat welcomes four new board members who bring significant legal, financial, and public policy expertise. They step into their roles at the height of The Nat’s 150th anniversary—a historic moment for the Museum.
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In 2024, the San Diego Natural History Museum is celebrating its sesquicentennial—150 years of studying, protecting, and bringing people closer to nature. The Nat has grown from a small society of natural history lovers and collectors to a reknowned museum with more than 8 million specimens, an active research and conservation arm, spectacular programs, and award-winning exhibitions.
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The San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) is celebrating their 150th birthday and pulling out all the stops for a summer to remember for nature lovers. Featuring brand-new exhibits and films, special programs and activities, and extended hours, Summer of Wonder has something for everyone.
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After an international search, The Nat has appointed John O. Niles as its new Vice President of Science and Conservation. He steps into this role at the height of The Nat’s 150th anniversary—a historical moment for the Museum and its role in the region’s conservation. Niles’ appointment continues Museum's mission to lead with our science and be a voice for nature in our region.
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The Nat’s anniversary year kicked off last Friday with the official groundbreaking of a new, native plant garden—Nature Trail at The Nat. This project is a cornerstone of the Museum’s 150th anniversary. The 22,000-square-foot outdoor exhibit, scheduled to open in early summer, will introduce visitors to the beautiful and beneficial native plants that support the incredible diversity of life in our region.
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A grant of nearly $800,000 from The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation will help launch a statewide urban nature alliance and continue San Diego-based community science in urban canyons. This three-year effort will help enhance biodiversity and environmental equity research in San Diego, Los Angeles, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
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