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Science Communications Manager Paula Sternberg Rodriguez | 619.255.0220
Senior Director of Communications Rebecca Handelsman | 619.255.0262



Museum officials announced a new retail partnership with South Park-based Gold Leaf and a new café partnership with The Craft Taco, based in Sorrento Valley. These local, independently owned and operated businesses align with The Nat’s regional focus—to study and conserve nature in Southern California and the Baja California Peninsula—and its goals to feature artisan brands and sustainable products. 

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After a successful 50th season last year, the Canyoneers are delighted to continue bringing people closer to nature through free, guided hikes. In their newest (51st) season that kicks off September 8, 2024, nature enthusiasts and curious explorers can look forward to more than 60 hikes that offer a unique opportunity to get in touch with the rich biodiversity and natural beauty of San Diego County.

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If there’s ever been a time to visit The Nat, it’s during its 150th anniversary year. From an unstuffy “un-gala” and a community block party to a film premiere highlighting the amazing wildlife in our region, there’s a celebration event for everyone to enjoy and commemorate this milestone.

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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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