Behind the Scenes: Cal Academy

Enjoy an evening behind the scenes at the California Academy of Sciences with Jack Dumbacher, Curator of Mammalogy and Ornithology at the Cal Academy, and one of the instructors of GGBA’s Master Birder Program.  A special highlight will be a chance to see the Museum’s collections of bird skins. The Museum holds 96,000 birds, 28,500 mammals, 11,000 egg and nest specimens, and one of the world's largest marine mammal collections, all helping scientists better understand these organisms and the threats they face. 

(If the trip happens on April 17th, attendees will also be granted admission to the Academy’s After Hours event.)

Registration opens at 1pm on Friday, February 28 and closes at 11pm on Monday, April 14.

Date/Time: Thursday, April 17 — 5:30 to 7pm
Location: San Francisco 
Fee: $150
Trip Leader: Jack Dumbacher, JDumbacher@calacademy.org and Bruce Mast, cathrasher4@gmail.com
Trip Size: 12

Accesibility
Facilities: Indoors, wheelchair accessible, and restrooms available

Note: Participants will receive further directions for entering the Academy through the staff entrance, along with updated information about any public health protocols that may be in force. No food or drink is permitted within the collection hall.