In this bulletin for the Evolution Festival there are some spectacular activities to mark the 150th anniversary of the publication of On the Origin of Species, the book that brought Darwin’s theory of evolution to the public.

We’d also welcome your thoughts on how to mark the anniversary in the media.

The anniversary is on 24 November. We’re planning on getting comments from leading scientists on what we’re likely to be celebrating on the 200th anniversary in 2059 or the 250th in 2109.

This month the City of Darwin has its own special celebrations to mark the 170th anniversary of the naming of the city.  Elsewhere activity is again building up as the 150th anniversary of the publication of On the Origin of Species approaches in November.

Darwin celebrations continue with thought-provoking talks and exhibitions across the country. In this bulletin we highlight 15 evolution events taking place in March and April. Some of them are finishing soon, including the Darwin exhibition at the National Museum of Australia, Canberra, so don’t delay if you want to see them. Charles Darwin – voyages…

After a big celebration of Charles Darwin’s 200th birthday last week, evolution activities continue this week and through the year.

After a big celebration of Charles Darwin’s 200th birthday last week, evolution activities continue this week and through the year.