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 | National Geographic Bee at National Theatre National Geographic Wed, May 22 The Bee culminates in an entertaining, dramatic, and extremely challenging test of knowledge between stellar students who have made it over the hurdles to appear at the national level. |
 | Edward O. Wilson’s Letters to a Young Scientist. Presented in partnership with the Natural History Museum. Evening Lecture Baird Auditorium, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Thu, May 23 Hear Edward O. Wilson discuss his newest book, in which he envisions a new generation whose professional and personal development is sparked by imagination and exposure to a wider range of fields beyond science. |
 | Troubled Waters: A Mississippi River Story Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum Thu, May 23 This film traces the development of America's bountiful heartland and its effect on the legendary river. |
 | Meerkats 3D National Geographic Sat, May 25 through Fri, May 31 Filmed over the course of a year, Meerkats 3D follows an extraordinary--not to mention adorable--family that stands just 12 inches tall. Discover how these tiny but strong creatures survive in the harsh desert, led by the family's tenacious matriarch, Klinky. |
 | An Evening of Exploration and Discovery National Geographic Tue, June 11 Experience the energy at one of the year's most highly anticipated events at National Geographic: an evening with a panel of the world's top explorers. A highlight of our annual Explorers Symposium, this event brings together extraordinary people from around the world, who are pushing the boundaries of knowledge and discovery. |
 | The Story Behind 'Beyond the Story' National Geographic Thu, June 27 Discover firsthand the work that goes into curating a National Geographic photo show as you get an insiders tour, as well as a private viewing of "Beyond the Story: National Geographic Unpublished 2012," an upcoming photography exhibition featuring unpublished images by photographers on assignment for National Geographic magazine last year. |
 | Reclaiming the Edge: Urban Waterways and Civic Engagement Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum Through Sun, September 15 Reclaiming the Edge explores various issues regarding human interaction with natural resources in an urban setting. It looks at densely populated watersheds and at rivers as barriers to racial and ethnic integration. |
 | A guided garden tour...
Historic & Growing:
The Tudor Place Landscape Tudor Place Historic House and Garden Tue, June 4 through Tue, October 1 Indulge in the history and horticulture of centuries-old trees, heirloom plants and flowers and fragrant English boxwood on a lively guided walk across 5.5 acres and two centuries of landscape design. |
Highlights
| The Key to Linear B: Unlocking a Lost World. Evening Lecture Wed, June 12 Smithsonian S. Dillon Ripley Center |
| Zoobiquity: Connecting Health in Animals and Humans. Evening Lecture Wed, June 19 Smithsonian S. Dillon Ripley Center |