Clubs & Societies
The Academy has a long association with local clubs and societies interested in the natural world. All of the groups presented here welcome you, whether you're an amateur, a student or a professional.
The American Entomological Society
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The American Entomological Society (AES), founded in 1859, is the oldest continuously-operating entomological society in the Americas. AES welcomes anyone with an interest in entomology. The society holds meetings with featured speakers, conducts field trips and supports young entomologists through its Calvert Award. It also provides collections and library resources for researchers and publishes three publications on taxonomic, morphological and ecological studies in entomology.
Delaware Valley Ornithological Club
Founded in 1890, The Delaware Valley Ornithological Club (DVOC) welcomes anyone interested in birds. DVOC publishes a newsletter and journal, holds meetings with featured speakers or special forums, conducts field trips and has active programs in conservation and education. (Photo © Garth McElroy/VIREO)
Delaware Valley Paleontological Society
The Delaware Valley Paleontological Society (DVPS) publishes the journal The Mosasaur, holds regular meetings featuring guest speakers, conducts fields trips and produces an annual Fossil Fair. DVPS also supports work in paleontology through scholarship funds and grants.
Geographical Society of Philadelphia
The Geographical Society of Philadelphia produces the Travelogue Film Series and Connoisseur Programs that are shown at The Academy on Wednesday evenings. They also provide awards and grants to scientists and scholars and offer a special Magellan Circle membership category.
Philadelphia Botanical Club
The Philadelphia Botanical Club was founded in 1891. It publishes the journal Bartonia, holds regular meetings featuring talks by botanical experts, conducts field trips and supports botanical research. Anyone interested in plants is encouraged to join.
Philadelphia Shell Club
The Philadelphia Shell Club holds monthly meetings featuring guest speakers and conducts an annual auction during the Spring. In October, they produce the Philadelphia Shell Show, the largest show of its kind in the Northeast. Contact Paul Callomon at (215) 405-5096 for more information.