The Paleontological Research Institution and its Museum of the Earth cordially invite you to celebrate Charles Darwin’s Birthday (February 12) during our weeklong celebration of his work and his ideas.

In its 83rd plenary meeting, the General Assembly of the United Nations declared 2010 the International Year of Biodiversity. Because of this we have themed our Darwin Days celebration around Biodiversity.

Schedule of Events

Tuesday, February 9
PANEL DISCUSSION: “Evolution and Biodiversity on Land”
at 5 pm in CU’s G10 Biotech

Wednesday, February 10
PANEL DISCUSSION: “Evolution and Biodiversity in the Sea”
at 5 pm in CU’s G10 Biotech

Thursday, February 11
LECTURE: "Saving all the Pieces: Evolutionary Benchmarks for Conservation" with Dr. Harry Greene, Cornell University, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
at 5 p.m. in CU’s Lewis Auditorium in Goldwin Smith Hall

Friday, February 12
LECTURE: “Constructing Biodiversity: From Darwin to the Cambrian Explosion” with Dr. Douglas Erwin, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution
at 5 pm in CU’s Lewis Auditorium in Goldwin Smith Hall

RECEPTION: A lively birthday gathering with appetizers, desserts and wine featuring a sneak peek of our upcoming exhibit.  7 pm at Museum of the Earth. Tickets $10. Call 607.273.6623 x11 to purchase or visit us at any of the other Darwin Days events. You can also purchase tickets online here.

Saturday, February 13
FAMILY DAY: Darwin Family Day from 11 am to 3 pm at Museum of the Earth. Take a voyage through the Museum with fun crafts, experiments, and presentations along the way! Included with Museum admission. Free for members.

LECTURE: “The Arms Race at a Snail's Pace: Coevolution between Predator and Prey in the Fossil Record” with Dr. Greg Dietl, Director of Collections, PRI at noon in the Museum of the Earth’s classroom. Included with Museum admission. Free for members.

Learn more about Darwin Days at www.ithacadarwindays.org