Our Mission

To foster the appreciation of science, to spread scientific knowledge, and to promote scientific research.

The Peoria Academy of Science consists of the Peoria Astronomical Society, Peoria Audubon Society, Peoria Botanical Society, Entomology Section, Geology Section, and Central Illinois Herpetological Society. Each year the Academy awards scholarships and science grant money and plans and directs the Peoria Science Treasure Hunt for local schools.

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Lakeview Museum

Peoria Astronomical Society
Central Illinois Herpetology Society
Peoria Audubon Society
Geology
Entomology

Important Dates

Apr. 23, 2011	Science Treasure Hunt begins
Apr. 30, 2011	Earth Day Celebration - Forest Park Nature Center
Aug. 27 - 28, 2011	Geology Section show
Sept. 4, 2011	Science Treasure Hunt ends
Sept. 25, 2011	Science Treasure Hunt prizes awarded (2 p.m.)