LINNAEAN SOCIETY OF NY

NEW YORK, NY

The Linnean Society of New York, located in New York City, is a scientific society dedicated to the study of natural history, particularly the study of plants and animals. Founded in 1899, the society is the oldest scientific society in the United States devoted to natural history.

The society sponsors several activities each year to encourage the public to engage with and appreciate the natural world, including lectures, field trips, and workshops. The society also has an extensive library of books and journals on natural history topics, and a number of collections of specimens, including an herbarium and an insect collection.

The Linnean Society of New York also publishes a quarterly journal, the Linnean, which contains articles on natural history topics written by members and professionals in the field. The society also publishes a newsletter and a book series.

The society is named after the Swedish naturalist, Carl Linnaeus, who developed a system for classifying organisms into hierarchical categories. The Linnean Society of New York is part of the larger international Linnean Society, and the two societies have close ties and often collaborate on projects.

In addition to its educational and research activities, the society also serves as an advocate to promote the preservation of natural areas and habitats. The society works with other organizations to promote environmental protection and conservation and to protect endangered species.

LINNAEAN SOCIETY OF NY is a History Museum in NEW YORK NY. US MID #8403601037

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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LINNAEAN SOCIETY OF NY
PO BOX 4121
NEW YORK
NY
10163-4121

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