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Last year we were able to give out $8500 thanks to donors who supported this program.
This year we’re starting at a baseline of $3000 (from advent calendar sales). Anything additional raised on this page will go directly to supporting more 2026 projects!
givebutter.com/Science_IRL2...
This year we’re starting at a baseline of $3000 (from advent calendar sales). Anything additional raised on this page will go directly to supporting more 2026 projects!
givebutter.com/Science_IRL2...
Help fund our 2026 Science IRL mini-grant program!
By Skype a Scientist
givebutter.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Last year we were able to give out $8500 thanks to donors who supported this program.
This year we’re starting at a baseline of $3000 (from advent calendar sales). Anything additional raised on this page will go directly to supporting more 2026 projects!
givebutter.com/Science_IRL2...
This year we’re starting at a baseline of $3000 (from advent calendar sales). Anything additional raised on this page will go directly to supporting more 2026 projects!
givebutter.com/Science_IRL2...
So, in short, this project rocks. We've done murals before, so we know what we're doing. All we need now is help from people like you.
$10 gets me some paint rollers
$75 gets me a bucket of primer
$150 gets me a day with a power washer
ANY amount helps me pay for labor
givebutter.com/KenzoMural
$10 gets me some paint rollers
$75 gets me a bucket of primer
$150 gets me a day with a power washer
ANY amount helps me pay for labor
givebutter.com/KenzoMural
H.A. Brown Elementary School Mural
By Skype a Scientist
givebutter.com
February 16, 2026 at 3:56 PM
So, in short, this project rocks. We've done murals before, so we know what we're doing. All we need now is help from people like you.
$10 gets me some paint rollers
$75 gets me a bucket of primer
$150 gets me a day with a power washer
ANY amount helps me pay for labor
givebutter.com/KenzoMural
$10 gets me some paint rollers
$75 gets me a bucket of primer
$150 gets me a day with a power washer
ANY amount helps me pay for labor
givebutter.com/KenzoMural
Reason 6: We are getting the whole community involved
This is a project with BOTH a school AND a neighbors association. That means we'll be bringing families out who go to the school, & people from the pizza joint, & the single people w/2 dogs. We're getting everybody together for science & art!
This is a project with BOTH a school AND a neighbors association. That means we'll be bringing families out who go to the school, & people from the pizza joint, & the single people w/2 dogs. We're getting everybody together for science & art!
February 16, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Reason 6: We are getting the whole community involved
This is a project with BOTH a school AND a neighbors association. That means we'll be bringing families out who go to the school, & people from the pizza joint, & the single people w/2 dogs. We're getting everybody together for science & art!
This is a project with BOTH a school AND a neighbors association. That means we'll be bringing families out who go to the school, & people from the pizza joint, & the single people w/2 dogs. We're getting everybody together for science & art!
Reason 5: This location rocks
Community murals work best when they are low and long. This is helpful because we want many people to be able to paint simultaneously and we don't want community members in danger on ladders. This wall is loooong and low. Perfect spot for this project.
Community murals work best when they are low and long. This is helpful because we want many people to be able to paint simultaneously and we don't want community members in danger on ladders. This wall is loooong and low. Perfect spot for this project.
February 16, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Reason 5: This location rocks
Community murals work best when they are low and long. This is helpful because we want many people to be able to paint simultaneously and we don't want community members in danger on ladders. This wall is loooong and low. Perfect spot for this project.
Community murals work best when they are low and long. This is helpful because we want many people to be able to paint simultaneously and we don't want community members in danger on ladders. This wall is loooong and low. Perfect spot for this project.
Reason 4: Art on schools
Getting kids to care about biodiversity when they're young is important for a lifelong appreciation of the ecosystems with live within.
On top of that, schools in the wealthier neighborhoods all have murals nearby, and this one does not. Let's spread some art around.
Getting kids to care about biodiversity when they're young is important for a lifelong appreciation of the ecosystems with live within.
On top of that, schools in the wealthier neighborhoods all have murals nearby, and this one does not. Let's spread some art around.
February 16, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Reason 4: Art on schools
Getting kids to care about biodiversity when they're young is important for a lifelong appreciation of the ecosystems with live within.
On top of that, schools in the wealthier neighborhoods all have murals nearby, and this one does not. Let's spread some art around.
Getting kids to care about biodiversity when they're young is important for a lifelong appreciation of the ecosystems with live within.
On top of that, schools in the wealthier neighborhoods all have murals nearby, and this one does not. Let's spread some art around.
Reason 3: We love Kensington
We're based on the border of Fishtown & Kensington. Fishtown has a lot of money, both from the people & businesses who live there, & granting orgs that only support within certain neighborhoods of the city. Kensington has a bad reputation, and gets way fewer resources.
We're based on the border of Fishtown & Kensington. Fishtown has a lot of money, both from the people & businesses who live there, & granting orgs that only support within certain neighborhoods of the city. Kensington has a bad reputation, and gets way fewer resources.
February 16, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Reason 3: We love Kensington
We're based on the border of Fishtown & Kensington. Fishtown has a lot of money, both from the people & businesses who live there, & granting orgs that only support within certain neighborhoods of the city. Kensington has a bad reputation, and gets way fewer resources.
We're based on the border of Fishtown & Kensington. Fishtown has a lot of money, both from the people & businesses who live there, & granting orgs that only support within certain neighborhoods of the city. Kensington has a bad reputation, and gets way fewer resources.
Reason 2: Art as a science communication tool
Here at SaS we use a wide range of tools to communicate science. We know any one method is not going to be effective with everyone! In Philly, murals are a huge part of our culture. Weaving science into public art connects new people with biodiversity.
Here at SaS we use a wide range of tools to communicate science. We know any one method is not going to be effective with everyone! In Philly, murals are a huge part of our culture. Weaving science into public art connects new people with biodiversity.
February 16, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Reason 2: Art as a science communication tool
Here at SaS we use a wide range of tools to communicate science. We know any one method is not going to be effective with everyone! In Philly, murals are a huge part of our culture. Weaving science into public art connects new people with biodiversity.
Here at SaS we use a wide range of tools to communicate science. We know any one method is not going to be effective with everyone! In Philly, murals are a huge part of our culture. Weaving science into public art connects new people with biodiversity.
Reason 1: Biodiversity education
Here in Philadelphia, we share our neighborhoods with hundreds of species, but the biodiversity we live among can be easy to miss. This mural will highlight our local species and have information on how to protect our local biodiversity!
Here in Philadelphia, we share our neighborhoods with hundreds of species, but the biodiversity we live among can be easy to miss. This mural will highlight our local species and have information on how to protect our local biodiversity!
February 16, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Reason 1: Biodiversity education
Here in Philadelphia, we share our neighborhoods with hundreds of species, but the biodiversity we live among can be easy to miss. This mural will highlight our local species and have information on how to protect our local biodiversity!
Here in Philadelphia, we share our neighborhoods with hundreds of species, but the biodiversity we live among can be easy to miss. This mural will highlight our local species and have information on how to protect our local biodiversity!