Naturalists use their senses to explore the natural world. Take a nature walk using a Feel Guide to describe the different textures you observe with your sense of touch. Grade […]
Let’s make a flower sensory bin
A sensory bin is a bin or container full of items selected to stimulate the senses! This bin invites imaginative play, use of minor motor skills, and rich sensory experiences […]
In the field with Dr. Allison
Since early March, curator of herpetology Dr. Allison Sacerdote-Velat has been monitoring various field sites in Lake County. In this special blog post, she’s walking us through the work she’s […]
All about squirrels!
We’re closing out our season of Curious By Nature learning all about squirrels! Join Marjorie and our friend Joel Brown (Distinguished Professor of Biology, Emeritus at the University of Illinois, Chicago) to learn all […]
Margaret Morse Nice
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re taking a closer look at the life and work of some of the women who were important figures in the history of the […]
Song sparrow sound study
Song sparrows live across the US and are very communicative birds. They can make unique vocalizations and even learn songs from other sparrows. Because they have a large range and […]
Join us for Summer Camp!
Registration is now open for Summer Camp 2021! The Nature Museum Camp Team is excited to offer fun and interactive camp sessions for campers ages 5 to 8, starting July 6 and running through […]
Don’t dump & don’t disrupt
We all love spending time in Lincoln Park and around North Pond, but we often forget that there is a right and a wrong way to interact with the species […]
Invasive birds in Chicago?
In previous blogs, we’ve focused on the impact of local invasive species in the Chicago area. But how is the bird community impacted? To get a better sense of how […]
Let’s paint with frozen watercolors!
Nicole has a very *cool* craft for us today! Learn how you can paint with ice cubes in today’s Curious By Nature! When you’re done, be sure to share your beautiful works of […]
Do you ever wonder how a butterfly gets its colors? Or how turtles hibernate? Do you wonder how birds know where to migrate each year? For over 160 years, the Chicago Academy of Sciences / Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum has served a unique role in the city of Chicago connecting children of all ages to nature and science through immersive exhibits, fun family events, important conservation research and in-depth education programs, inspiring the wonder in all of us.