This Saturday, the Academy, its partners and guests will honor Dr. Ruth Patrick, Philadelphia’s ‘Den Mother of Ecology.’ Dr. Patrick is a living legend whose work has had a national impact on the clean water movement. She has pioneered research advancements in the field of freshwater ecology for more than 70 years. Among her many awards, she has earned America’s highest decoration for scientific achievement, the National Medal of Science. She continues to come to work five days a week at The Academy of Natural Sciences.
- When:
- Saturday, November 17, 2007, 6:00 pm
- Where:
- The Academy of Natural Sciences
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1101
Contact Emily Van Ness at or (215) 299-1046 for more information.
Presenting Sponsors
- Robert L. Burch/Everlands
- Citizens Bank
- E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
- John and Chara Haas
- Otto Haas Charitable Trust
as recommended by John O. and Janet Haas - Jean and Jim Macaleer
- PSEG Services Corporation
- Douglas C. Walker
Supporting Sponsors
- Wistar and Martha Morris
- David B. Ford
- Teresa Heinz and Heinz Family Philanthropies
- Marshall-Reynolds Foundation
Contributing Sponsors
- The Annenberg Foundation
- Aqua America
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Citi
- Diversified Search
- Independence Blue Cross
- Harry R. Halloran, Jr.
- Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Montgomery, Jr.
- Natural History Magazine
- Pepper Hamilton LLP
- Jean and Moe Preston
- Rohm and Haas
- Judith Soltz and Richard Belas
- Jim and Joly Stewart
- Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP
- Sunoco, Inc.
- Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association
- WolfBlock LLP
- Nonya and Minturn Wright
In-Kind Contributions
- Four Seasons Philadelphia
- Le Bec-Fin
- WHYY
Special Thanks To:
- Advanced Staging Productions
- Callahan Catering
- CRW Graphics
- Kristina’s Wildflowers
- Jody Graff - Jotogo
- William and Randi Marrazzo
- Flowers courtesy of Maysie Starr and provided by Kristina's Wildflowers.
