On Saturday, October 1, Shedd Aquarium’s black-tie gala event, THRIVE, raised nearly $2.2 million during a paddle raise for the aquarium’s conservation, education, and animal care efforts. More than 700 people attended the sold-out event centered around the importance of coral reefs and the Shedd’s ongoing coral research. This night marked the return of the annual Board […]
At 86 years old, world-renowned marine biologist, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, conservationist and author Dr. Sylvia Earle continues to be one of our most inspiring advocates for the protection of the world’s oceans. We spoke to Earle about her new book, her ongoing mission, and what each of us can do to help.
At 86 years old, world-renowned marine biologist, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, conservationist and author Dr. Sylvia Earle continues to be one of our most inspiring advocates for the protection of the world’s oceans. We spoke to Earle about her new book, her ongoing mission, and what each of us can do to help.
Daily news about the state of our planet can be disheartening. Global warming, threatened wildlife, polluted oceans, natural disasters, deforestation and fresh water depletion barely scratch the surface of the environmental issues we’re facing as a society. If you’ve ever thought “what can I do, in my little part of the world, to make things […]
John Graves Shedd was a leader and philanthropist who left his mark on the great city of Chicago. Shedd rose though the ranks from store clerk to president of Marshall Field and Company. Having great pride for his city, Shedd dreamed of Chicago having the finest aquarium in the country. With his initial donation of […]
Chicago is home to some of the greatest museums and cultural institutions in the world. Ready to start exploring? Whatever your interest, there’s a place on this list guaranteed to open your mind and engage your senses. The Big 10 Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, 312-922-9410 Housing over 40 million artifacts, the museum […]
The Shedd Aquarium Auxiliary Board invites you to a night of celebration at BLU: Behold the Beauty! This year, BLU highlights the new special exhibit, Underwater Beauty. From 7 p.m. to midnight, you’ll enter a world of shimmer, color, pattern, and rhythm, where jellies pulse, eels ribbon, and a rainbow comes alive with reef fishes. […]
The Shedd Aquarium took guests into Dark Waters for its 2016 gala, held June 11. The event raised $1,900,000 for the Shedd’s conservation research initiatives, environmental stewardship programs, rescue and rehabilitation endeavors and education opportunities for kids. The night featured a steampunk-themed performance of the Shedd’s aquatic program featuring belugas, dolphins, penguins and sea lions […]
The Shedd Aquarium’s Metamorphosis Gala on June 20 celebrated amphibians and explored why these amazing creatures need urgent help both here and around the world. The gala raised more than $2 million, and the presenting sponsors were William Blair and SF Foundation. More Better Makers: Lincoln Park Zoo Ball: Arctic Blast Raises $1.1 Million $1.6 […]
Shedd Aquarium’s new special exhibit, Amphibians, offers an adventure the whole family can jump into. The 3,000-square-foot exhibit brings together more than 40 species of frogs, toads, salamanders, newts and rarely-seen caecilians from around the world in a colorful panorama of life, changing. From tadpole to adult, from season to season, and from rainforests and […]
