Founded in 1955 at the @AcadNatSci. Meetings 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm.
Philadelphia, PA
Joined December 2018
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@AcadNatSci Shaker of Science with Paul Callomon now! "Nature doesn't need to keep records; we do."
Tomorrow (2/25) at 5:30pm EST! Don't miss A Shaker of Science - a virtual happy hour hosted by @AcadNatSci - featuring Malacology Collection Manager Paul Callomon! eventbrite.com/e/a-shaker-of…
Having a great meeting now - Susan Hewitt is presenting @inaturalist: the easy way to record, learn, and communicate about the shells (or other organisms!) you find
ICYMI: Don't miss our meeting this Thursday!
Please join us Thurs Jan 21 at 7:30pm EST for a virtual seminar by Susan Hewitt of @inaturalist titled: “iNaturalist: The easy way to record, learn, and communicate with others about the shells you find" - Register here: eventbrite.com/e/philadelphi…
Please join us Thurs Jan 21 at 7:30pm EST for a virtual seminar by Susan Hewitt of @inaturalist titled: “iNaturalist: The easy way to record, learn, and communicate with others about the shells you find" - Register here: eventbrite.com/e/philadelphi…
This is so cool! Beautiful!
Fossilized clams - Coober Pedy, South Australia, American Museum of Natural History,evencleveland.blogspot.com/2… #CooberPedy #Australia #paleo #bivalve #mollusc #opalized #fossil
Such an important use of shells!
Sue Kidwell telling us how useful dead shell assemblages are for understanding our impacts on the environment #WCM2019
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Monica Medina has some suggestions for future mollusk targets for studying the impacts of climate change on reefs #WCM2019
The @PhillyShellClub is already gearing up for the next #ShellAuction in May 2020! These beautiful shells could be yours. Exposed #nacre is one of nature’s miracles.
So cute!
This little slug was trying to escape our collection tray 🐌🐌🐌 but don’t worry we’ll put them back into the park when we’re done recording them on @inaturalist #citynaturechallenge #CNCLondon2019
Genus Megalobulimus are #landsnails found in Brazil. These #shells have been traditionally place under the pillow of hyperactive babies to help them #sleep (doi:10.1186/1746-4269-3-19) We will have many of these at the #Philadelphia Shell #Auction on May 16th at 6 pm @AcadNatSci
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Help! We're trying to get oyster shells back to the water. #EstuaryCollaboration #EstuaryPeople #ecofriendly #volunteer #oyster
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Immerse yourself in our historic mollusk collection. @AcadNatSci malacologist Paul Callomon leads Seashells: Around the World and Back Again May 2, 5:30-7:30PM. The tour includes a wine and cheese reception. Tickets are $35/$20 for members.
Learn more: wagnerfreeinstitute.org/syll…
The #Philadelphia #Shell #Auction will be held on May 16th, starting at 6 pm @AcadNatSci 🐌 We are excited to announce that over 300 shells and related items will be up for silent and oral auction this year! Please consider joining us for a fun evening!
Can you spot the land snail in the diorama? Check it out as you walk by at the next @PhillyShellClub meeting this Thursday at 7:30 pm @AcadNatSci 🐌 See you then!
