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Join our associate curator of entomology to learn the ins and outs of insect pinning! Participants will receive a demonstration and guided instruction on pinning procedure and techniques, using ethically sourced butterflies. Everyone will go home with 2-3 prepared butterflies, a shadow box for displaying specimens, and instructions on how to properly pin at home.

All materials will be provided. Your finished specimens will go home with you so you can proudly display your work for friends and family. 

Cost: $45/members, $50/non-members. Registration fee includes all materials.

Participants under 18 years old are welcome to join us! Before registering a participant under 18 for the workshop, please email programs@naturemuseum.org.

Museum admission is included in the ticket price.

Description

Join Geoffrey Williamson of the Chicago Ornithological Society to explore the spectacular bird life around North Pond. After your exploration, come inside the Museum for coffee and discuss what birds were spotted. Dress appropriately for the weather, and bring your own binoculars.

Cost: Free

Description

Join us for a rejuvenating yoga class in the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven. Students will leave class feeling energized, balanced, and ready to take their practice off the mat and out into the world.

Cost: $15/class. Must 18 years of age or older to participate. BYO mat.

Description

Join us for a rejuvenating yoga class in the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven. Students will leave class feeling energized, balanced, and ready to take their practice off the mat and out into the world.

Cost: $15/class. Must 18 years of age or older to participate. BYO mat.