International Darwin Day Foundation
http://www.darwinday.orgCelebrating Darwin, Science and Humanity
Darwin Day is an international celebration of science and humanity held on or around
February 12, the day that Charles Darwin was born on in 1809. Specifically, it celebrates the discoveries and life of Charles Darwin -- the man who first described biological evolution via natural selection with scientific rigor. More generally, Darwin Day expresses
gratitude for the enormous benefits that scientific knowledge, acquired through human curiosity and ingenuity, has contributed to the advancement of humanity.
On this website you can find all sorts of information about Charles Darwin and the International Darwin Day Foundation. If you are hosting a Darwin Day event, you can post information about it on our events listing. You can also locate Darwin Day programs near you by searching our events section.
We have also provided
resources for hosting Darwin Day events, including promotional support and a list of potential Darwin Day presenters.
The International Darwin Day Foundation (IDDF) promotes public education about science and encourages the celebration of Science and Humanity throughout the global community. IDDF is administered by the
American Humanist Association (AHA).