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California Academy of Sciences brings California's Biodiversity to life throughout September. New original planetarium film, community science events, Nature Festival, 30x30 Partnership Summit, and more celebrate the natural wonders of the Golden State. SAN FRANCISCO, CA (August 27, 2026) - This September, the California Academy of Sciences is celebrating California's remarkable biodiversity with a robust slate of activities, including a free Nature Festival in Golden Gate Park, community science bioblitzes, the premiere of a new original planetarium film about California's natural history, and the Academy's hosting of California's 30x30 Partnership Summit. "California is one of the most biologically diverse places on Earth, with an extraordinary range of landscapes and ecosystems," said Amber Mace, Interim Executive Director of the California Academy of Sciences. "For more than 170 years, the Academy has been documenting and deepening our understanding of California's plants, animals, and ecosystems, and putting that knowledge to work to help conserve and regenerate the natural world. It is especially meaningful to welcome conservation leaders from across the state for the 30x30 Partnership Summit later this month, while also inviting our community to connect with California's nature firsthand through hands-on community science and stunning visual storytelling." Celebrate California Biodiversity Day with Community Science Bioblitzes, Sept. 5 + 12 From September 5-13, the Academy invites the community to celebrate California Biodiversity Day with two free community science events: Visit the Academy's Phenomena blog to meet a few of the Academy's community science superstars and learn how they're helping people connect with the world around them through the hands-on exploration of nature. Explore California's Natural History and Future with Timescapes, a New Original Planetarium Film, Debuting Sept. 4 In the Academy's new original planetarium film Timescapes, premiering Friday, September 4, audiences will journey into California's deep past, diving into prehistoric seas patrolled by giant marine reptiles, traveling alongside herds of migrating mammoths, and soaring with ancient winged giants. The film explores how California has changed over millenia, the ways humans have shaped California, and how understanding the past can help shape a healthy, resilient future for the place Calacademy call home. Narrated by actress, director, and Bay Area native Aisha Tyler, Timescapes will be shown in Morrison Planetarium and is free with museum admission. Savor Biodiversity on Your Plate with the Cal Academy Crunch Salad at MIXT, Sept. 8-Oct. 18 From September 8 through October 18, Bay Area diners can celebrate California's penchant for produce and receive $5 off museum admission when they purchase a limited-time Cal Academy Crunch salad using their MIXT account at any Bay Area location. The salad features MIXT greens, spicy pickled shimeji mushrooms, tamari salmon, and more. Connect and Conserve with Golden Gate Park Nature Festival, Sept. 27 On Sunday, September 27, the Academy will host the first ever Golden Gate Park Nature Festival, a free public event celebrating California biodiversity and the state's 30x30 movement to conserve 30% of California's lands and coastal waters by 2030. Presented in partnership with the California Natural Resources Agency, California Volunteers, San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, and Reimagining San Francisco, the festival will spotlight organizations, community leaders, and local initiatives working to restore and protect biodiversity in San Francisco. Visitors can connect with local organizations and conservation resources, participate in volunteer opportunities and bioblitzes, explore biodiversity spotlights, and get inspired to care for local nature. * Sunday, September 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. * 55 Music Concourse Drive (entrance of California Academy of Sciences) * Free and open to the public California Academy of Sciences Hosts 30x30 Partnership Summit, September 29 On Tuesday, September 29, the Academy is honored to host California's 30x30 Partnership Summit, which brings together conservation leaders in a shared mission of conservation, action, and partnership to achieve California's 30x30 vision. Since its establishment six years ago by Governor Newsom to conserve 30% of California's land and coastal waters by 2030, the 30x30 initiative has conserved millions of acres, expanded Tribal stewardship, and positioned California as a global conservation leader. Today, Academy scientists are applying the institution's deep knowledge to conservation challenges across the state in support of the 30x30 initiative. Including efforts to help bring the critically endangered sunflower sea star back to California's coast, sharing millions of community-collected biodiversity observations with the state through the California Biodiversity Data Exchange to inform conservation and decision-making tools, driving equitable access to local urban biodiversity projects through the Reimaging San Francisco coalition, and developing the Early Warning and Forecasting System, which is designed to help scientists better predict how climate change might shape the future of California's biodiversity and inform conservation efforts. Registration is required for the 30x30 Partnership Summit, and a virtual livestream of the plenary sessions will be available VISUAL ASSETS: * Community Science images available for use * Timescapes still images and trailer video available for use About the California Academy of Sciences The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution with a mission to regenerate the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Based in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, it is home to a world-class aquarium, planetarium, and natural history museum, as well as innovative programs in scientific research and environmental education - all under one living roof. Museum hours are 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Saturday, and 11:00 am - 5:00 pm on Sunday. Admission includes all exhibits, programs, and shows. For daily ticket prices, please visit www.calacademy.org or call (415) 379-8000 for more information. Press contacts. 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Cook Silverman Search retained by the California Academy of Sciences. June 9, 2026 - Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by the California Academy of Sciences to lead in its search for a director of leadership philanthropy. is a pivotal leadership role within the Advancement Department at the California Academy of Sciences. Reporting directly to the chief advancement officer and working closely with the executive director and board of trustees, this individual will serve as the lead architect of the Academy's individual giving strategy. The director is responsible for securing transformational philanthropic support that fuels the Academy's scientific and educational mission. This role carries both frontline fundraising and team leadership responsibilities. The director will personally steward a portfolio of 75-100 major and leadership donors while managing a team of four, with the goal of achieving $10 million-$12 million in annual fundraising from the leadership gifts program. With a future capital campaign on the horizon and a supportive infrastructure that includes a dedicated prospect research team and an incoming coordinator, this is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned development professional to make lasting impact. The organization is seeking a seasoned major gifts fundraiser with 10+ years of non-profit development experience, including a strong track record in large, complex institutional environments such as universities or science and cultural institutions. They are looking for a confident and inspiring leader who builds high-performing teams and fosters a culture of collaboration, professional growth, and accountability. With the help of Cook Silverman, the Academy is hoping to find a strategic thinker who can design and execute sophisticated donor engagement strategies, including planned and legacy giving, while managing a portfolio of 75-100 high-capacity donors. They are seeking a skilled communicator who can translate complex scientific concepts - including climate resilience, regeneration, and sustainability - into compelling philanthropic narratives. The California Academy of Sciences is a non-profit scientific and educational institution located in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Founded in 1853, it is one of the world's largest natural history museums and research organizations, encompassing an aquarium, planetarium, natural history museum, and living rainforest under one roof. The Academy is dedicated to advancing scientific research, environmental conservation, and public education through its exhibits, field studies, collections, and educational programs. Its scientists conduct research across a wide range of disciplines, including biodiversity, marine biology, anthropology, geology, and climate science, while the institution serves millions of visitors annually through exhibitions, community outreach, and educational initiatives. Cook Silverman Search focuses on many senior positions include but not limited to: development, CEO/COO/executive director and CFO's for non-profit organizations, predominantly in Northern California. Its client base represents a broad span of organizations, including social service, museums, science. independent schools, universities, conservation, health care, and culture. The firm has placed advancement executives for Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health, Children's Council of San Francisco, Eviction Defense Collaborative, The Unity Council, Earth Island Institute, among others. Victoria L. Silverman is managing founder of the search firm. She has more than 30 years of experience in the philanthropic sector. Throughout her career, Ms. Silverman has worked in senior fundraising, advancement, and management positions at Stanford University, Washington University in St. Louis, the University of California, the American Film Institute, and the Buck Institute for Age Research, among others. Her search work focuses on higher education, the arts, biotech and environment sectors. She has been speaker for the Council for Advancement and Support of Education and has served on fundraising advisory committees for several non-profit organizations. Common Sense Media Search Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by Common Sense Media to lead in its search for a chief development officer. This executive provides strategic leadership and guidance for the development department, while supporting the president and board chair. As the executive search industry faces mounting pressure to improve performance and consistency, firms are increasingly reevaluating how recruiters are trained and developed. Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ are launching a new Recruiter Performance Training Program designed to bring greater structure, commercial rigor, and scalability to recruiter development in an industry long driven by apprenticeship-style learning. The initiative aims to help search consultants evolve from transactional recruiters into strategic advisors equipped to compete in a market shaped by AI, data, speed, and rising client expectations. They are responsible for building a multi-year sustainability strategy to deepen, diversify, and support the organization's $35 million annual budget. This executive-level role involves managing and motivating a team of skilled fundraising staff, developing both existing and new relationships and strategic partnerships, and ensuring the achievement of Common Sense Media's mission and goals. Common Sense Media is the leading non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the research-backed information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the age of apps, algorithms, and AI. They rate, educate, and advocate for policies to protect and prepare kids online. Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor - Hunt Scanlon Media

Informational notice - Learning Pathways. Posted: May 20, 2026 As part of the CA Office of Data & Innovation (ODI), CalAcademy, is partnering with InnovateUS to pilot Learning Pathways. This AI-powered tool is designed to give employees a personalized learning plan based on their learning goals. After answering a few questions about their goals, Learning Pathways will recommend at-your-own-pace courses and workshops delivered by expert faculty for them. If they don't have a specific goal in mind, they can also explore popular pathways for public servants. Popular learning paths include topics on: * Responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) * Upskill for leadership roles * Specific challenges in the public sector ODI will be launching a pilot of this initiative with a group of users statewide. After the pilot phase is complete, a secondary notice will be provided to labor partners regarding the official launch of the initiative. ODI welcomes your engagement and dialogue as they move forward with this initiative. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a meeting to discuss this further, please feel free to contact Jeff Keil, CalHR Labor Relations Officer, at [email protected] or call (916) 796-5889. No comments.