According to darwinday.org, “Darwin Day is a global celebration of science and reason held on or around Feb. 
12, the birthday anniversary of evolutionary biologist Charles Darwin.”
This year is special in that it marks both the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of his ” On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection”.
The site offers valuable resources for those wishing to schedule their own special Darwin event.
For existing local events at/near St. Lawrence, check out SLU’s Darwin Days Blog or the Darwin Day page on the SUNY Potsdam website.
Some highlights:
At SLU:
February 5th, Screening of “Darwin’s Dangerous Idea” at 7:30 PM in Carnegie 10 and February 26th, screening of “Great Transformations and Extinction” at 7:30 PM in Carnegie 10. More films to follow in March and April!
At Potsdam:
“To examine Darwin through the lens of anthropology, Dr. Bethany Usher, associate professor of anthropology, will give the talk “Humans Evolving” February 11 at 5 p.m. in 103 Kellas Hall…The events will culminate with Darwin’s Birthday Party on Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Raymond Hall eighth floor dining room.” Dates and times for additional lectures may be found on the website. All events are free, and the public is invited to attend.