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NMNH After Hours
Programs for Adults
Other Programs
Programs in other series, such as HOT (Human Origins Today) Topics and Virtual Science Cafés; plus programs that are not part of a series.
Wednesday, April 21, 2021, from 5:00-6:20 p.m. –
A Passion for the Planet: Art and Science in Concert
Join the National Museum of Natural History and Hybrid Vigor Music in celebration of Earth Day 2021 with "A Passion for the Planet: Art and Science in Concert."
At the convergence of art and science is a powerful message about the climate crisis. Scott Wing, Research Geologist and Curator of Paleobotany at NMNH, moderates a discussion between A Passion for the Planet composer Geoffrey Hudson, National Endowment for the Arts Chief of Staff Ra Joy, and climate scientist and author Michael E. Mann, about the intersection of art, storytelling and science. Following the conversation, stick around for a special director’s-cut-style performance of "A Passion for the Planet" with Hudson and Mann, whose famous "Hockey Stick" graph depicting the rapid rise in temperature change in the 20th century is set to music in Hudson’s oratorio. As the performance unfolds, Hudson and Mann will share commentary and answer questions live via chat.
Register to receive a link and password to join the discussion.
Natural History on the Big Screen
This film series presents a curated selection of natural history-related films, followed by discussions with filmmakers and related experts.
Tuesday, April 27, 2021, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. ET:
A Community of Gardeners (Film Screening and Q&A Discussion)
The District of Columbia has a vibrant network of Community Gardens where people, plants, pollinators, and other wildlife intermingle. Join us for a discussion on the importance of community gardens and the roles they play in our neighborhoods. Filmmaker Cintia Cabib, will discuss her film, "A Community of Gardeners," giving her perspective on what gardening can do for an urban community. Gary Krupnick, from the Smithsonian’s Plant Conservation Unit, will talk about a new pollinator project for community gardeners in D.C. Carrie Seltzer from iNaturalist will tell us all how gardeners can participate in the 2021 City Nature Challenge DC.
Those who register for the program will be sent a link to view the film, "A Community of Gardeners," in advance of the program.
This program will be presented as a Zoom video webinar. A link will be emailed to all registrants. Register
About the Film
"A Community of Gardeners" explores the vital role of seven Washington, D.C., community gardens as sources of fresh, nutritious food, outdoor classrooms, places of healing, links to immigrants’ native countries, centers of social interaction, and oases of beauty and calm in inner-city neighborhoods. The film also looks back on the history of community gardens in the United States, from the potato patch farms of the late 19th century, to the victory gardens of World War II, to community gardening’s current renaissance. Visit the film's website at https://communityofgardeners.com/.
An Evening With
This signature series features cutting-edge thought leaders in conversation with paleontologist and Sant Director of the National Museum of Natural History, Kirk Johnson.
Thursday, April 29, 2021, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. ET:
An Evening With Howard Youth: Exploring The Natural World of Washington, D.C.
Nature awaits discovery at almost every turn in the complex ecosystem of Washington, D.C. In parks large and small, within the District's gardens, and on public streets, there is tremendous biodiversity. In "Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington, D.C.," with a forward by Kirk Johnson, Sant Director of the National Museum of Natural History, naturalist Howard Youth takes us on an urban safari, describing the wild side of the nation's capital.
Join us for a lively conversation with Howard Youth and Kirk Johnson on the arc that led Howard to document nature in the District. Gary Krupnick, conservation botanist at the National Museum of Natural History, will provide introduction remarks.
This program will be presented as a Zoom video webinar. A link will be emailed to all registrants. Register
Wednesday, May 5, 2021, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. ET –
An Evening with Mark Bittman: The History and Future of Food
Award-winning food journalist and former columnist for The New York Times Mark Bittman says, "You can’t have a serious conversation about food without talking about human rights, climate change, and justice." In his newest book, Animal, Vegetable, Junk: A History of Food, from Sustainable to Suicidal, Bittman tells the story of how food has driven human history, and explores food’s effect on our planet and its impacts on climate change.
In conversation with Kirk Johnson, Sant Director of the National Museum of Natural History, Bittman will discuss how history has been shaped by humanity’s appetite for food, farmland, and the money behind it all — and how a better future is within reach.
Register to receive a link and password to join the discussion.