There are many ways of preserving, or saving, an animal’s body for study. Some animals in the Museum – like birds and mammals – are preserved by removing the soft […]
Let’s examine soil up close!
Did you know? A teaspoon of soil contains between 100 million and 1 billion living things. While we can’t see most of these tiny living things in the soil. We […]
Biodiversity at Risk: Virtual collections exploration
What is biodiversity? Biodiversity the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem. Today, we’ll explore this topic some more with a activity perfect for […]
Exploring leaf shapes
Noticing and naming what the leaves of a plant are like helps scientists identify different plants. Today we’ll observe and describe the leaves all around us. Using simple supplies, we’ll […]
Let’s make leaf mandala art
How do smooth greensnakes care for their young?
Rainy day puddle investigation
Make your own plant
Let’s design a butterfly garden
Learn more about pollinators, plants, and how to create a butterfly garden with this activity from our educators! Summary: Students will work individually or in groups to design a butterfly […]
Announcing Virtual Field Trips!
Did you know that the Nature Museum now offers Virtual Field Trips with Student Workshops? During this interactive experience, your students will get to observe specimens from our living and […]
