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For over a century, ECAD weekend has been an annual pilgrimage for the intrepid few with the courage to push dragons off the map. Save the date – April 24, 2027 – ECAD: Wayfinders

RT @nytimes: From @TheAthletic: Brad Lidge was one of baseball’s top closers, winning the 2008 World Series with the Phillies. When he threw his last pitch in 2012, he decided to do something incredibly rare for a former major leaguer. He became an archaeologist.

RT @NASA: LIVE: They are coming home. Watch as the Artemis II crew returns to Earth, splashing down at around 8:07pm ET (0007 UTC April 11).

RT @NASA: We're going around the Moon. Come watch with us. Artemis II's four-astronaut crew is lifting off from @NASAKennedy on an approximately 10-day mission that will bring us closer to living on the Moon and Mars. The launch window opens at 6:24pm ET (2224 UTC).

RT @davidlei: Central Park coyotes Romeo and Juliet howling in response to a siren this winter. @jacquelineUWS and I excited to return to the @ExplorersClub next Monday, Feb 9 to talk coyotes with @dodaistewart and Chris Nagy from the Gotham Coyote Project. Cont’d #birdcpp #nature #wildlife

Our sixth cohort of Explorers Club 50 honorees represent the cutting edge of conservation, field science, and research. All across the globe, these explorers are tackling the hardest questions and challenges facing our world today. Learn more at

Since 1904, The Explorers Club has recognized the world’s greatest explorers with exploration’s highest honors. The history of this Club is written in the legacy of the giants we celebrate. Learn about our incredible awardees at

World Oceans Week returns on June 1-5, 2026 🌊 For our tenth anniversary, we’re excited to host another week of cutting edge ocean science, conservation, art, and culture at Explorers Club HQ. Stay tuned for more information on speakers, special programs, and our new ambassadors

The Vast x Explorers Club Grant is now accepting applications! 🚀 We’re proud to partner with @vast to launch a new grant supporting researchers, technologists, and explorers advancing human life beyond Earth. Apply now

Every explorer has a story to tell. What's yours? ⚡️ Enter your favorite expedition photos in our ECAD 2026: Epics of Exploration Photo Contest for a chance to win a ticket to the 122nd Explorers Club Annual Dinner – Odysseys.

The journey may be its own reward, but every year, explorers all over the world gather to celebrate the most epic journeys at the Explorers Club Annual Dinner. Buy your tickets now at

Read Alba Tull's, PEX'23 and Trustee, recent publication in @natrevbioeng: From rodents on the ISS to humans in commercial LEO

The Explorers Club Mobile App is now available! Designed by Members, for Members – our new Mobile App will connect our global membership like never before. Whether you’re in New York, Nairobi, or Naples, you’re now one tap away from fellow explorers.

This spring, explorers far and wide will set sail and make their journey home for ECAD: Odysseys ⚡️ ECAD returns on April 18, 2026 at the Glasshouse NYC

It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of Explorers Club Medalist Captain Jim Lovell. Captain Lovell was a beloved member of The Explorers Club for almost 60 years. Read President Richard Wiese's statement at

GLEX: Canada tickets are now live! The world’s greatest explorers descend on Ottawa, Canada – September 12-14. Joining @profbriancox + @louiseleakey at the Summit are 5 more top expedition storytellers. Reserve your spot today:

It’s oFISHal 🐟 World Oceans Week tickets are now available! Join us from June 2-6 to celebrate all things ocean. From Her Deepness Sylvia Earle’s birthday to the future of deep ocean exploration, it’s time to dive in 🤿🌊 Reserve your spot now at

GLEX: Canada, in partnership with @RCGS_SGRC On September 12-14, explorers from around the world will gather in Ottawa, Canada for the Global Exploration Summit for an exciting weekend of science on the frontlines.

Featuring speakers like: 🇬🇧 Brian Cox - British physicist, BBC broadcaster, and science communicator 🇨🇦 Roberta Bondar - Canada’s first female astronaut and neurologist 🇰🇪 Louise Leakey - Kenyan paleontologist carrying on the legacy of the Leakey family

🇨🇦 Adam Shoalts - Canadian explorer, historian, and bestselling author 🇨🇦🇺🇸 Sara Seager - Canadian-American astronomer and planetary scientist