act.newmode.social/663374575t Ask Congress to include aquariums and zoos in the next round of emergency relief funding to continue our work to save wildlife. #helpaquariums

Shedd has 2 new opportunities for youth & families! Virtual Aquarium Adventures bit.ly/3p2tVIA and Zzz’s Under the Seas Virtual Slumber Party bit.ly/364bdHK provide fun new ways to celebrate and learn about animals. Invite friends and try something new together!

Calling all educators, Shedd's Virtual Professional Development Teacher In-Services are open for registration. Check out all 4 offerings. Register today! Learn about inheritance, traits, adaptations, science literacy, inquiry & much more. #SheddEducator bit.ly/SheddTIS

Calling all educators, Shedd's Virtual Professional Development Teacher In-Services are open for registration. Check out 3 of our 2021 offerings. Register today! Learn about local wildlife, climate change messaging, corals & much more. #SheddEducator bit.ly/SheddTIS

Calling all teachers 👨‍🏫! We are looking for YOUR input around communication preferences 📨 & other needs for next school year. Please take a minute to provide your feedback - we value every voice🙋. Be heard 👂! #SheddEducator surveymonkey.com/r/SheddTeach20…

Camp Shedd: Summer Splash is now LIVE! This week-long, in-person camp will bring campers eye-to-eye with aquatic animals as they explore Shedd Aquarium habitats, meet animals up-close, participate in hands-on activities and more. Learn more here: bit.ly/3eO8IPm

Camp Shedd: Summer Splash is off to a colorful start with Poblano the green-winged macaw! Campers ask the big questions: Does she like strawberries? Does she lay eggs? Does she have predators? -- What do YOU think? Join us at #SheddCamp this summer! bit.ly/3eO8IPm

On Fridays at Camp Shedd: Summer Splash, we reflect on a week of animal exploration, GREAT questions, and lots of fun! Learning about animals above and below the waves was a great way to spend time with new friends! 🐢 #SheddCamp Join us this summer: bit.ly/3eO8IPm

"I am going to see EVERYTHING!" Campers use their observation skills to explore colorful coral reefs and rainforests at Camp Shedd: Summer Splash. There are still spots available for this #SheddCamp. Join us! bit.ly/3eO8IPm

Campers got a cool surprise this week! We were using our digital microscope to investigate coral polyps and - look closely - you can see a brittle star arm reaching over on the right! A perfect demonstration of how coral reefs provide homes to all sorts of animals! #SheddCamp

Today, we had our first Teen Nature Day! Teens got to kayak on the Chicago River with Act With Shedd. Along the way, they learned about the ecosystem, picked up trash, and saw a variety of wildlife. #SheddTeens

Moving away from disposable plastic is better for: 💵 business and our economy 💧 our drinking water 👥 front-line communities 🐟 the health of our waterways & more! Learn how from Shedd’s Andrea Densham on #CrainsForum at Crain's Chicago Business: chicagobusiness.com/forum-ideas-gr…

Today, as our world faces massive environmental challenges, nature needs all of us because every life on our planet is vital for the health of the whole. Read more here and sign up for Shedd's new digital community, called Surge, at sheddaquarium.org/surge sheddaquarium.org/stories/the-ou…

Outdoor culture can be steeped in exclusivity. Stereotyping & prejudice still prevent many people from enjoying a walk in the woods. Hear more from @urbantarzann in this article from Shedd's new Surge newsletter & sign up here at sheddaquarium.org/surge. sheddaquarium.org/stories/safe-s…

The path for Black communities to reclaim their legacy of connection & leadership in the outdoors often feels long and rough. Outdoor Afro is looking to change this for the future. Learn how below & sign up for Surge: sheddaquarium.org/surge. sheddaquarium.org/stories/overco…

Stop scrolling! Read about these 5 environmental advocates that are changing the game for our planet and why you should go follow them on Instagram! Then, sign up for Surge to receive more articles like this—sheddaquarium.org/surge. sheddaquarium.org/stories/follow…

PLEASE SHARE: New position posting with Shedd Aquarium's Learning & Community Team, Director of Community Partnerships and Impact! This position will play a key role in advancing equitable partnerships in local communities. 🐠 sheddaquarium.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a23xw…

Sign up for teacher professional development sessions with Shedd - registration is now open! 🏁 #SheddEducator 10/20: Coral Reef Research & Restoration (3-8)🤿 11/10: Water Chemistry (9-12)🧪 12/9: Animal Life Cycles (K-5)🦑 bit.ly/SheddTIS

Looking for some teacher PD this fall? Check out 3 great opportunities on 10/20, 11/10, & 12/9. bit.ly/SheddTIS #SheddEducator 👩‍🔬Meet experts 🧫Go behind the scenes 📚Leave with aligned resources 🦈Meet animals 🌎Geek out with others 🤓

Waddle with penguins in your class or at home during a virtual field trip with Shedd! Create enrichment toys with animal trainers & ask any questions you want. Don't miss out on meeting Wellington and the rest of the colony #SheddLive! Extensions included! bit.ly/SheddVFT