At the California Academy of Sciences’ annual Big Bang gala fundraiser, 300 guests convened for an evening of philanthropy and inspiration.
Vibrancy and imagination ruled the night!
Keynote speaker California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot set the evening’s tone.
Jen Norris, Jenn Eckerle, Tova Handelman and Amber Mace
The event raised $2 million to bolster the Academy’s mission to rejuvenate the natural world.
CK Swett
The funds will support the Thriving California initiative, which seeks to regenerate biodiversity, enhance resilience to climate change, and promote equitable access to nature across three pivotal California ecosystems—Sierra forests, coasts and cities.
Daniel Charles Ogar
Notable guests included Scott Sampson, Toni Simmons, Dan Janney and Noelle Montgomery.
Natasha Samant, Divya Chari and Eda Corriea
Priya Clemens
Photography by: DREW ALTIZER PHOTOGRAPHY
