What happened
An hour of community, inspiration, updates, action, and making a difference. Councilmember Nina Ahmad also joined, to talk about the October 26 Council hearing.
The lineup
Emcee: Corina Newsome, conservation scientist at the National Wildlife Federation, ran the rally. The speakers:
- Alie Ward, host of the Ologies podcast
- Dr. Jessica Ware, American Museum of Natural History
- Dr. Sarah McAnulty, founder of Skype a Scientist
- Dr. Kory Evans, marine biologist, evolutionary biologist and proud Philadelphian
- Dr. Allison Tumarkin-Deratzian, paleontologist and professor of instruction
- Janelle Richardson, public servant, mother, and community leader
- Tykee James, birder and environmental justice advocate
- Isa Betancourt, M.S., former Academy entomologist and National Geographic Explorer
And other scientists and community leaders on why natural history museums matter, what the Academy has meant to our society, and what has happened since the closure. Hosted by the Save the Academy Coalition; updates on @savetheacademy.
What you left with
Where things stand, what comes next, and easy, impactful collective action you can take on the spot. Plus a reason to pat yourself on the back: you showed up, and we are working together to protect the future of the Academy of Natural Sciences.
The rally was free, and four people who stayed to the end won giveaway bags. Let’s keep rallying!
Watch the recording on YouTube
Share this page with one person who misses the museum: save-the-academy.org/virtual-rally