New Fund Will Raise $500 Million to Accelerate the Building of Wildlife Crossings Across the World
A broadcast-quality video on the Wildlife Crossing Fund and other images connected to the unprecedented conservation effort can be found here LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15, 2023 – The National Wildlife Federation’s #SaveLACougars campaign and an expert set of committed partners are celebrating the launch of The Wildlife Crossing Fund – a campaign that aims to accelerate the building of wildlife […]
Annenberg Foundation Offers a Conservation Challenge Grant for New Wildlife Crossing Fund
Thousands of Angelenos gathered at the Greek Theater in Hollywood on a sunny afternoon in early February to honor the life of beloved mountain lion P-22. After heartfelt and powerful remembrances, songs and tributes, the National Wildlife Federation announced the Wildlife Crossing Fund – a new initiative which will help build wildlife crossings all […]
Amazônia: Photography by Sebastião Salgado Featured on KTLA
KTLA’s Gayle Anderson broadcast live from the California Science Center twice this week to profile the Amazônia: Photography by Sebastião Salgado exhibit. In her pieces, Anderson highlighted the stunning photos by photographer Sebastião Salgado that are on display through February 20. Anderson spoke with California Science Center Senior Vice President for Exhibits, Diane Perlov and […]
Annenberg Foundation Honors P-22
(Steve Winter / National Geographic) The Annenberg Foundation mourns the devastating loss of mountain lion P-22 after he was euthanized due to injuries. P-22 became an iconic member of the LA community and a symbol for the conservation movement, reminding us all of the importance of protecting Los Angeles’ wildlife and ecosystems. P-22 defied […]
The Annenberg Wildlife Crossing Named One of the Most Influential Projects of 2022
Another big honor for the Annenberg Wildlife Crossing – it’s been named one of the most influential projects of 2022 by the Project Management Institute (PMI). The crossing placed 15th out of 50 projects recognized this year and it’s in excellent company alongside the Webb Space Telescope and the Human Genome Project. […]
Annenberg Foundation Plants First of Four Micro-Forests in LA
The Annenberg Foundation helped plant the first of four micro-forests in Los Angeles as part of a multi-forest donation to the Los Angeles Parks Foundation. Annenberg Foundation Executive Director Cinny Kennard joined Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson at St. Andrews Recreation Center in South LA to highlight the benefit the trees will bring the community. “We’re […]
Amazônia Exhibit Opens to the Public at the California Science Center
Renowned photographer Sebastião Salgado’s exhibit Amazônia is now open at the California Science Center. This is the exhibit’s North American debut, which was made possible thanks to the support of the Annenberg Foundation. Sebastião spent more than six years in the Amazon photographing indigenous tribes and the threat they face due to deforestation and climate […]
Red Carpet Reception for Amazônia at the California Science Center
/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Amazonia-Annenberg-Foundation-11.mp4 Local leaders, celebrities, and environmental advocates turned out to celebrate Sebastião Salgado’s exhibit Amazônia at the California Science Center. A red carpet reception was held to preview the stunning show. Capoeira dancers, traditional Brazilian cocktails and food was served, and an Amazonian parrot made an appearance to commemorate the exhibit’s North American debut. At the […]
Visualize the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing with New Snapchat Lens
The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing – currently being built over the 101 freeway in Los Angeles County, California – is expected to be completed by 2025. But today, anyone can preview the largest wildlife bridge in the world and learn about its impact on wildlife habitats through augmented reality on Snapchat. The new “Wildlife Crossing” […]
Announcing the North American Debut of the Amazônia Photography Exhibit
Opening October 21, 2022, the Annenberg Foundation and the California Science Center proudly present the North American premiere of the critically acclaimed exhibition Amazônia, featuring more than 200 photographs by world-renowned Brazilian photojournalist Sebastião Salgado, including portraits of the Amazon’s indigenous peoples and large-scale rich landscapes. Enhance your experience by seeing Amazon Adventure 3D in the Science Center’s state-of-the-art IMAX Theater. Trek through the lush […]