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DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY 2018/2019

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SPECIAL EVENTS FAMILY EARLY SCIENTIST SATURDAYS NEW YEAR’S AT NOON GROUNDHOG FUN DAY Have you ever wanted to speak to a Monday, December 31 Saturday, February 2 CHILDHOOD scientist about their career? On select 10 am to 3 pm 10 am to 3 pm Saturdays from 11 am to 1 pm meet a Can’t stay up until midnight? Come Join the Museum Wildlife staff and scientist and learn what inspired them to celebrate early with this family-friendly volunteers for a celebration of everything pursue a career in science. They will share event. There will be lots of hands-on woodchuck. This festival will feature TINY TREKKERS (AGES 3 THROUGH 6 their research with you through hands- activities and crafts scattered throughout live animals, crafts and demonstrations WITH AN ADULT) on activities and conversation. Topics the Museum and a special giant dinosaur relating to the natural and unnatural Instructor: Kate Iverson range from Anthropology to Zoology and egg drop at Noon, 1 pm and 2 pm in our history of everyone’s favorite rodent. Rouse Our youngest Museum visitors will enjoy everything in between! Be curious and bring Murch Auditorium. Seating for each egg yourself from wintertime lethargy and join learning side-by-side with their favorite your questions. This is an informal, drop-in drop is first come, first served. in the fun! adult. Discovering new things about nature program fun for all ages. All activities are free with Museum admission. Free with Museum admission. is fun and easy with games, hands-on No registration required. For dates and topics activities, stories and crafts. Mini tours visit CMNH.org. DISCOVERY DAY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN AND GIRLS often complete each program. Free with Museum admission. Monday, January 21 IN SCIENCE DAY Members: $8; nonmembers: $12. Fee is per 10 am to 4 pm Saturday, February 9 PIZZA & PAJAMAS: child/adult pair. THINK & DRINK WITH THE EXTINCT Please come and enjoy this special free 10 am to 4 pm THINGS WITH WINGS Limit 12 children per session. Third Thursday of each month, day with us! Meet curators and investigate Join us as we celebrate the world of women Friday, January 25 Saturdays: 10 to 11 am October through May specimens from our collections. Enjoy in science in conjunction with the United 6 to 8:30 pm 6 to 10 pm a mini planetarium show. Visit the Nations International Day of Women and Glide into the Museum after hours to enjoy some high-flying fun! Pilot the evening wearing Join us on the third Thursday of the Smead Discovery Center and make a Girls in Science. Visit with representatives your pajamas and carrying a flashlight. December 15 month from October through May for the take-home craft. from many local organizations to learn EARTHQUAKES brainiest night out in Cleveland! Enjoy a Admission is free. $10 flat rate parking. about STEM-based careers, chat with Soar into the Explorations Café for a pizza dinner. drink and participate in unique experiences Museum scientists and take part in a Buzz around the galleries to discover a variety of winged creatures. January 19 that change each month ranging from WILD AND SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL variety of hands-on activities. This is a BIRDS OF PREY – Astronomy to Zoology. More information Sail through the Ohio Bird Hall for a Flashlight Safari. Saturday, January 26 wonderful opportunity for young women HAWKS & EAGLES at CMNH.org. EnviroFair from 6 to 7:30 pm interested in science and, of course, boys Swoop into Sears Hall for a live animal show. Members: Free; nonmembers: $10 advance February 23 Films will be screened from 7:30 to 10 pm are welcome too! Launch your very own Pterosaur model. online tickets, $12 at door. Student discounts The South Yuba River’s Wild & Scenic Film Free with Museum admission. ASTRONOMY – THE SOLAR SYSTEM available. Festival presents inspirational, adventurous Land quietly in the Shafran Planetarium for a star show. and awe-striking films about conservation, BE A DOG HERO: CELEBRATE BALTO'S Members: $23; nonmembers: $27. Ages 4 - 7 with adult. Price is per person and includes parking in our garage. REEL SCIENCE adventure and the human spirit that will 100TH BIRTHDAY! What happens when movie magic is leave you feeling inspired and motivated. Saturday, March 2 made at the expense of scientific fact? SENSORY FRIENDLY SUNDAY Visit the EnviroFair in the Sears Hall 10 am to 2 pm Reel Science, a series in partnership with of Human Ecology to speak with local Sunday, February 24 Cleveland Cinemas, pairs popular films Families are invited to celebrate Balto’s environmental partner organizations to 100th birthday and the kickoff of the 2019 9:30 am to noon with experts to bring entertainment and find out how you can make a difference. Join us for our third Sensory Friendly Day! education together at Cleveland Cinemas Iditarod! Join the Museum and local animal Ticket price includes viewing films and shelters in a special adoption day in honor People on the Autism Spectrum can now enjoy a gentler way to experience the Museum. locations. Join us on this sometimes light snacks. shocking, often hilarious and always of our hero dog Balto. Arrive before open hours and avoid crowds, noise and distractions. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Free with Museum admission. illuminating journey into Reel Science. ADVANCE: Members $15; nonmembers $20; Stroll through the galleries at your own pace. Museum or Cleveland Cinemas Marquee Advance rate ends Friday, January 11 at 11:59 pm. Relax in designated ‘quiet areas’ throughout the Museum Rewards members: $6; nonmembers: $8. REGULAR: Members $20; nonmembers $25. Tickets available through the theater box office Tickets available through CMNH.org. View live animals outside, if weather permits at clevelandcinemas.com. Enjoy our special exhibits—Built to Survive: Biomechanics and Andy Warhol’s Endangered Species. WALKING WITH DINOSAURS – Visit the Shafran Planetarium for special shows FAMILY MATINEE! Hosted by Vertebrate Paleontology Prepare for your visit with our Visual Stories located on our website, visit Saturday, December 8 at the CMNH.org/sensoryfriendly Cedar Lee Theatre Members: Free; nonmembers: Please visit CMNH.org/sensoryfriendly for the most up-to-date 11 am pricing information. $6 parking. Pre-registration suggested. THEM Sensory Friendly Day is supported by the William J. and Dorothy K. O’Neill Foundation. Hosted by Curator of Invertebrate Paleontology, Dr. Joe Hannibal ANIMAL SUPERHEROES: FAMILY WORKSHOP Wednesday, February 6 at the Saturday, March 9 Capitol Theatre 10 am to noon 7 pm Families with children in grades K-6, come discover how animals have adapted to survive and how humans take inspiration from these animals. Explore our special exhibit Built to Survive: Biomechanics, then work together as a family to complete a biomechanics challenge through exploration of these amazing animal superheroes. Fee is per person. Members: $8; nonmembers: $12. Limit: 30.

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SMEAD DISCOVERY CENTER MENTOR MARSH All programs in the Smead Discovery Center are free with Museum admission. No registration is required. Space in the Discovery Center is From November through March, the Nature Center is open from 11 am to 4 pm the first Sunday of the month. April through October, the limited and first come first served. Hours: Monday through Saturday 10 am to 4:30 pm; Wednesday 10 am to 8 pm; Sunday 1 to 4:30 pm Mentor Marsh Nature Center is open from noon to 5 pm Saturdays and Sundays. Family nature hikes are offered from 2 to 3:30 pm every Sunday the Nature Center is open. Please meet at the Nature Center unless DIGGING FOR DINOS GROUNDHOG POP-UP otherwise indicated. Our programs are a go in all but severe weather, so please come prepared for the weather conditions. Reservations Saturday, December 1 Saturday, February 2 are requested for all programs and can be made by calling the Nature Center at 440-257-0777, or emailing [email protected] or Learn what it takes to dig up dinosaur fossils. Paleontologists Lee 10 am to 3 pm visiting the Mentor Marsh Facebook page. Hall and Amanda McGee will show you the tools of the trade and The Discovery Center will participate in this Museum-wide family what real fossil-hunters do in the field. event celebrating groundhogs. Make a groundhog pop-up puppet LOOKIN’ AT LICHEN HIKING IN THE NEW YEAR BIOCUBES: EXPLORING BIODIVERSITY Multiple sessions, starting at 1:30 pm. Reserve your spot when you to take home. December 2 January 6 March 3 arrive at the Museum. This program will be held in our Museum Let’s search for seasonal greenery in our Come along and explore the outdoors on a Learn about Biocubes, a Smithsonian refreshing hike in the new year! classrooms due to high demand. BALTO'S BIRTHDAY woods, checking out lichens. We’ll work on project exploring biodiversity in one cubic identification of these overlooked groups foot. We will check out our Biocube in the Saturday, March 2 WONDERFUL WETLANDS DINO DETECTIVES 10 am to 4 pm and marvel at their subtle beauty. Come February 3 Marsh and learn how you can set one up at Saturday, January 5 The Discovery Center will be participating in this Museum-wide and bring your sense of adventure as we’ll For World Wetlands Day, we celebrate your house or school and join in the citizen 1:30 to 3:30 pm event. Celebrate the first day of the Iditarod race and Balto's 100th ramble off-trail finding lichens and more! wetlands around the world and our local science project to document biodiversity. Use clues to figure out the mystery dinosaur. What did your Birthday. Learn about hero sled dogs of the past and their epic wetlands, too! We’ll hike to see what we dinosaur eat? How big was it? Compare the dinosaur teeth to living journey to save people's lives. can discover in and around Mentor Marsh animals’ teeth. See how big its footprint was and more. in the winter. SHAFRAN PLANETARIUM No registration is required for planetarium shows. Tickets are available online and at YOUTH the Admissions desk in our main lobby. Please visit CMNH.org/planetarium-shows for show times.

ONE WORLD, ONE SKY: COSMIC BACKYARD - BIG BIRD’S ADVENTURE CHILDREN’S LIVE SHOW Follow Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Elmo as (THROUGH DECEMBER 31) they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, Fasten your seatbelts kids – we're going to a Muppet from the Chinese co-production take a spectacular tour of the Solar System of Sesame Street. Children can interact as and beyond. With our new video projection they watch, drawing constellations and system we’ll fly through the deepest counting the time it takes the Sun to set. canyons of Mars, float among the icy rings of Saturn and drop down to see where the DARK UNIVERSE astronauts walked on the Moon. Buckle up! (THROUGH DECEMBER 31) Dark Universe celebrates the pivotal THE BIG BANG RALPH MUELLER discoveries that have led to greater Cosmologists have determined that the OBSERVATORY knowledge of the structure and history of Universe was once infinitesimally small and Visit the Museum’s observatory! the Universe and our place in it. Narrated unimaginably hot. 13.8 billion years ago, the View the night sky through our vintage by Neil deGrasse Tyson. Universe burst into existence, expanding 1899 Warner & Swasey 10 1/2-inch and evolving into the Cosmos we observe refracting telescope. COSMIC FRONTIERS today. Join us in the Shafran Planetarium INTRO TO FOSSILS AND PALEONTOLOGY – PART 1 (GRADES 5-8) Saturday, February 23 Wednesdays, September through May (THROUGH DECEMBER 31) as we explore the evidence that leads us to 10 am to 1 pm (clear nights only) Experience the Nathan and Fannye Shafran The Big Bang Theory. Budding paleontologists take note! This program will introduce you to the world of paleontology here at the Cleveland Museum of 8:30 to 10pm Planetarium’s massive new upgrade. In Natural History through hands-on examination of actual fossil specimens, gallery tours and behind-the-scenes visits to our paleontology addition to improved video projectors, PLUTO AND THE ICE BALLS – Free with departments. Part 1 will cover the basics and include sorting through a sediment matrix for actual fossils you can take home. Plan to we’ve installed a state-of-the-art system CHILDREN’S LIVE SHOW Museum admission. continue your explorations in greater depth with Part 2 on March 9. for navigating the farthest reaches of The New Horizons spacecraft zipped past Members: $30; nonmembers: $35. Limit: 25. the observable universe. Hop aboard for Pluto in July of 2015. In 2019, New Horizons unforgettable high resolution flybys of will reach its second destination, a small icy planets, galaxies, a black hole… and much, body in the far reaches of the Solar System DISCOVERY AMBASSADOR PROGRAM much more! named Ultima Thule! Join us in the Shafran Engage in continuous learning opportunities at the Museum on select Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm, then apply this knowledge in ways Planetarium as we explore the surface of that will have a meaningful impact on Museum visitors. After completing a series of 3 orientation sessions, participants can choose Pluto, its moon Charon and take a look at to explore up to 8 different areas of interest (Astronomy, Archaeology, Human Origins, Ohio Plants and Animals, Paleontology, Rocks the first images released of the most distant & Minerals, Volcanoes & Earthquakes and Wildlife). The Discovery Ambassador Program will be open to those 16 and older object ever visited by a spacecraft! starting Saturday, January 5. Member and nonmembers: Free For more information, please contact [email protected]. To register, visit CMNH.ORG CLASSES AND PROGRAMS December, January, February 2018/2019

ADULT Day Trips Classes Please use the following rating system to gauge the physical activity level on our field outings. Easy: Well-established trails. Moderately Difficult: No trails, some slopes and wet spots. Moderate: Mostly level with some wet areas and off-trail walking. Strenuous: Steep slopes and/or unavoidable wet spots.

TYING STREAMERS FOR STEELHEAD Fridays, December 7 and 14 6:30 to 9:30 pm Instructor: Ara Hamamjian Fishing streamer patterns is the most exciting way to catch steelhead in rivers. In this class, students will learn to tie a series of both modern and classic streamer patterns that can be used for steelhead anywhere they are found. Special techniques will be shown that let the tier make durable, productive flies and permit personal creativity to become part of the tying process. There will also be a discussion on when and how to fish these patterns effectively. Anyone with previous fly-tying experience and who is interested in patterns to both swing and strip for steelhead will enjoy this class. All materials will be provided, students should bring their own vise and tools. A list of required tools will be provided prior to the first class. Members: $100; nonmembers: $125. Limit: 8.

Google Images BLOOD, GUTS, AND BIOMECHANICS: A 3-PART SERIES Remember how much you loved high school biology class? In conjunction with our new traveling exhibition Built to Survive: Biomechanics NATIONAL AVIARY - PITTSBURGH - LEDGES AT HINCKLEY RESERVATION HOLIDAY HIKE AT from the Field Museum, discover the marvels of evolution for yourself in this engaging series of hands-on dissection classes. Bring your VAN TRIP Monday, December 17 CATHEDRAL WOODS favorite lab partner; we will provide the gloves! Thursday, December 6 11 am to 1 pm Sunday, December 30 Note: Participants must be 18 years old or older. Wet specimens and tools will be provided. Please wear closed-toe shoes, as we will be in a 7:30 am to 5 pm Instructors: Judy Semroc and Larry Rosche 1 to 4 pm laboratory setting. Instructors: Judy Semroc, Larry Rosche Come with us and hike one of the jewels of Instructors: Garrett Ormiston and Members: $20; nonmembers: $25. Limit 25. and Dr. Andy Jones the Cleveland Metroparks. We will traverse Stanley Stine Travel with Museum naturalists and check the loop trail around Hinckley Lake and An easy walk through the hemlock woods, DISSECTION LAB 1: FEEL THE BEAT DISSECTION LAB 2: A HEAD CASE DISSECTION LAB 3: out the endangered species that are being seek out any nature we can find. The many to view the winter green during the holiday Wednesday, December 12 Wednesday, January 30 ANIMAL AUTOPSY cared for and monitored at the National conifers and woodlands at this site host season. Hemlock and striped maple will a variety of wildlife in all seasons. If time 7 to 9 pm 7 to 9 pm Wednesday, February 27 Aviary. We will walk through a variety of provide a colorful journey through the The mammalian 4-chambered heart Think about it: All of our daily activities, habitats with an amazing array of birds. permits, we will drive to the Ledges Parking preserve, to be appreciated by friends and 7 to 9 pm area and check out the view from the top. is a marvel of evolutionary mechanical decisions and memories are handled by You might already know that tissue from We will see the efforts being made by relatives at this time of year! Optional lunch after hike not included in function. This guided dissection of a a 3-pound blob of fatty tissue. During pigs is used in many medical fields: caretakers and enjoy the programs that Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 20. cost. preserved sheep heart is an engaging this guided dissection of a preserved heart valves, burn and wound repair the aviary has arranged for its visitors. Difficulty Level: Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit:16. way to learn about cardiac anatomy, sheep brain, you will learn the anatomy and plastic surgery research to name a Photographic opportunities will be plentiful. Difficulty Level: physiology, and coronary diseases. Real of this awesome organ and investigate few. This guided dissection of a fetal pig Price includes admission to Natural Aviary. LAKEFRONT BIRDING - VAN TRIP human specimens will be displayed various functions of the nervous system. will illustrate how its internal anatomy Members: $70; nonmembers: $100.Limit: 16. Friday, January 4 for comparison. See how our inflatable You will practice real neurological exam matches up closely with that of humans. Difficulty Level: LORAIN COUNTY WINTER NATURE - 8:30 am to 3:30 pm sheep lungs and other pulmonary skills and observe some examples of We will quiz you on organ structure VAN TRIP (Snow date Monday, January 7) specimens illustrate how breathing brain evolution in different organisms. and function throughout the dissection, CHANGING SEASONS AT Friday, December 28 Instructors: Judy Semroc and Larry Rosche really works. We will also examine a variety of skulls and discuss habits that can lead to CHAMBERLIN FOREST 8 am to 4 pm Join Museum naturalists as we start the from humans and other vertebrates, health concerns of specific organs. Our Saturday, December 8 Instructors: Judy Semroc and Larry Rosche New Year out by finding as many species observing how skulls of newborn collection of real human specimens will noon to 4 pm Join us in a last stab to find a new bird as we can in early January. We will seek out humans allow maximum protection be displayed for comparison. Instructors: Stanley Stine and for 2018. We will travel the rural roads of the hardy birds that spend their winter days coupled with necessary flexibility. Brains Garrett Ormiston Lorain County seeking wintering sparrows, along the south shore of Lake Erie. We will require specialized protection, and skull We will hike through the hills and hollows longspurs and snow buntings. Along the stop at traditional sites in Cleveland and morphology is a fascinating field. of this Trumbull County preserve, searching way we will scan the skies for raptors and venture to other lakefront locales where for signs of life amongst the small tributary make stops at open water areas to check sizeable gatherings of gulls and waterfowl DISCOVERY AMBASSADOR PROGRAM streams of the Grand River. for rafts of waterfowl. If time allows, we will have been reported. Lunch not included Engage in continuous learning opportunities at the Museum on select Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm, then apply this knowledge in ways Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 20. drive by the Lake Erie shoreline on the way in cost. that will have a meaningful impact on Museum visitors. After completing a series of 3 orientation sessions, participants can choose Difficulty Level: back to Museum. You just never know what Members: $25; nonmembers: $30. Limit: 10. to explore up to 8 different areas of interest (Astronomy, Archaeology, Human Origins, Ohio Plants and Animals, Paleontology, Rocks you can see along our incredible lake. Lunch Difficulty Level: & Minerals, Volcanoes & Earthquakes and Wildlife). The Discovery Ambassador Program will be open to those 16 and older starting at local eatery not included in cost. Saturday, January 5. Members: $25; nonmembers: $30. Limit: 10. 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PYMATUNING STATE PARK NATURE - WAYNE CO. WATERFOWL AND MORE - BIRDING LAKE ERIE WEST - VAN TRIP VAN TRIP VAN TRIP Tuesday, March 12 Monday, February 25 Thursday, March 7 8 am to 4 pm 8 am to 4 pm 8 am to 4 pm (Rain date Friday, March 15, 2019) (Snow date Tuesday, February 26) Instructors: Judy Semroc and Larry Rosche Instructors: Judy Semroc and Larry Rosche Instructors: Judy Semroc and Larry Rosche Once again Museum naturalists will visit Join hardy Museum naturalists on an Travel by Museum van and check out the the wetland areas southwest of Wooster. exploratory excursion west of Cleveland. tough guys who spend the frigid winter This trip often yields outstanding views We will try to hit many of the well-known days at Pymatuning Reservoir. Target of thousands of waterfowl. We will target stopping points from Lorain and westward. species are raptors (maybe a bald eagle migrant swans, ducks and perhaps early We hope to get all the way to Ottawa or six), migrating swans and grebes, and returning sandhill cranes. We should see National Wildlife Refuge to experience wintering forest birds. A warm-up lunch bald eagles and numerous hawks. A drive the large number of waterfowl that gather at a local eatery is planned - meal not through Killbuck Marsh may provide views in the refuge. As always, we will monitor included in cost. of red-headed woodpeckers and northern reports of exciting bird finds in these areas. Members: $25; nonmembers: $30. Limit: 10. mockingbirds. Cost of lunch at a local Lunch at a local eatery not included in cost. Difficulty Level: eatery not included. Members: $25; nonmembers: $30. Limit: 10. Members: $25; nonmembers: $30. Limit: 10. Difficulty Level: SEARCHING FOR SPRING IN Difficulty Level: SHELDON’S MARSH Sunday, March 3 LANDSCAPES IN MINIATURE 12 to 4 pm AT THE BARRENS Instructors: Stanley Stine and Sunday, March 10 Garrett Ormiston noon to 4 pm Join us for a leisurely walk along the old Instructors: Stanley Stine and Cedar Point Access road at Sheldon’s Garrett Ormiston Marsh. Bird-watching opportunities should The moss-covered sands of our North be plentiful as we explore this Lake Erie Kingsville Sand Barrens are landscapes in coastal marsh at the end of winter. miniature. Join us for a closer look at these Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 20. microhabitats, as we walk through the sand LAKE ERIE BLUFFS X-SKIING BIG CREEK BURKHOLDER PRESERVE Difficulty Level: plains and forests of the Barrens. If snow is Sunday, January 6 Tuesday, January 22 Saturday, February 9 persistent, we will focus on winter tree ID noon to 4pm 10 am to 1 pm noon to 4pm and other nature observations. Instructors: Garrett Ormiston and (Weather date Thursday, January 24) Instructors: Garrett Ormiston and Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 20. Stanley Stine Instructors: Judy Semroc and Larry Rosche Stanley Stine Difficulty Level: Join naturalists for a hike at Lake Join Museum naturalists as we go cross- The high ridge above the Grand River Metroparks’ Lake Erie Bluffs reservation. country skiing! Test your stamina and agility is a prominent point for viewing nature Great views of the Lake Erie coast, with in using binoculars and ski poles while in winter. We’ll explore the Museum’s trails and observation points. Lots of birds observing nature in beautiful Big Creek Burkholder Preserve for its magnificent and winter vegetation to appreciate as we go. Park near Chardon. If there isn't enough trees and signs of wildlife Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 20. snow to ski, we'll turn this trip into a hike. Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 20. Difficulty Level: Afterwards, plan for a group lunch (on your Difficulty Level: own) at a local restaurant. Participants WINTER WALK IN WEST WOODS must provide their own skis and other THE WILDS – VAN TRIP Friday, January 18 necessary equipment. Saturday, February 16 11 am to 1:30 pm Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 16. 8 am to 6 pm Instructors: Judy Semroc and Larry Rosche Difficulty Level: (Snow date Saturday, February 23) Museum naturalists love to hike in the Instructors: Judy Semroc and Larry Rosche winter playgrounds of Geauga Parks. Join EVERGREENS OF ARMSTRONG It’s been several years since we have us for a leisurely walk at the beautiful 902- HEMLOCK SWAMP ventured south to The Wilds for raptor acre West Woods. We will hike the trails Sunday, February 3 watching and whatever nature that can and look for the nature around Ansel’s Cave 1 to 4 pm be found by the many eyes in our van. and the Silver Creek corridor. We plan to Instructors: Stanley Stine and This massive grassland complex offers visit the outstanding nature center and Garrett Ormiston many possibilities and rarely disappoints feeding station at the park as well. Lunch at Stately hemlocks abound in the winter observers. We may even get excellent local eatery not included in cost. at our Armstrong Swamp! If there is no views of wintering mammals such as Bison Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 16. snow cover, we can search for the elusive and others. Lunch cost not included. Difficulty Level: goldthread plants amongst the hummocks. Members: $55; nonmembers: $65. Limit: 8. Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 20. Difficulty Level: SINGER LAKE IN WINTER Difficulty Level: Saturday, January 19 noon to 4pm Instructors: Garrett Ormiston and Stanley Stine Clear views of the bog complex will greet us. With snowfall, animal tracks may be visible to identify. A beautiful time to walk and observe nature’s mysteries. Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 20. Difficulty Level:

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Expl2018-2019 orer Series

ADVENTURES AND DISCOVERIES

Jessica Newley Brandon Cole

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is pleased to present a new season of Explorer Series.

This distinctive forum features acclaimed scientists, authors, adventurers and Museum curators addressing topics relating to natural history, the natural sciences, human health and challenges facing our environment. LECTURES AND SOCIETY MEETINGS

FRONTIERS OF ASTRONOMY CLEVELAND GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY WOMEN’S COMMITTEE 5:30 PM Doors open. Enjoy complimentary light appetizers, a cash bar and live Frontiers of Astronomy is a free lecture Meetings are held the third Wednesday of Since 1940, the Women’s Committee music. Entrées available for purchase at Exploration: A Zack Bruell series that offers those with an interest in the month from September through May has supported the Cleveland Museum Restaurant, located off the Wade Oval lobby. Museum exhibitions, astronomy the chance to learn about the (except October) at 7:30 pm in a classroom of Natural History through fundraising, galleries and store are open. latest research in the field. Presentations on the lower level of the Museum. Guests event sponsorship, volunteer efforts, and are held in Murch Auditorium. No tickets are welcome. Anyone may bring fossil, community engagement. The Women’s 7 PM Presentation begins in auditorium, followed by questions and answers. or reservations are required. On clear mineral and/or rock specimens to meetings Committee continues as a co-ed Select speakers will sign their books afterward. evenings, the Ralph Mueller Observatory for identification. For more information and organization of engaged citizens creating will be open afterward. For a complete schedule updates, visit CMNH.org/cgs. a culture of learning, conservation and listing of our lectures, please visit support of the Museum. The Women’s PARKING Special event parking rates apply: CMNH.org/frontiers. Committee hosts three annual meetings $10 in the Museum garage. $6 for Museum members. GUILD OF NATURE ARTISTS The Guild of Nature Artists meets on and offers additional workshops and KIRTLANDIA SOCIETY the second and fourth Wednesday of activities throughout the year. Women’s Lectures are held in the Rare Book Room each month from 7 to 9 pm. Participants Committee membership dues start at the Cleveland Museum of Natural should bring their own drawing materials: at $40 in addition to any Museum SAVING THE THE AMAZING LIFE BIOCENE: History. Coffee and conversation begins at paper, graphite pencils, colored pencils, membership level. To join or renew your SALISH SEA OF AMPHIBIANS BEYOND EVOLUTION 9:30 am; lectures begin at 10 am. Lectures pens, and wax crayons (Crayola). Stools Women’s Committee membership, visit are free and open to the public. For more and chairs are provided by the Museum. CMNH.org/wc. Friday, December 7 Friday, February 15 Friday, March 15 information, visit CMNH.org. Dr. Joseph Gaydos Roberta Muehlheim Dr. Vikram Shyam Upon arrival, attendees should ask guest services staff where the group is meeting CLEVELAND ARCHAEOLOGICAL Co-sponsored by the Nature MONOGAMY AND for that evening. (All paints and liquid media SOCIETY LECTURE SERIES Center at Shaker Lakes NEOTROPICAL MONKEYS including oils, acrylics, watercolors and inks, Check out free lectures by nationally Saturday, December 8 and charcoal, pastels and chalks are prohibited recognized authorities on archaeology For a complete listing of our lectures, or to purchase tickets, please visit CMNH.org/explorerseries Marilyn Norconk, Ph.D. in the Museum.) around the world. Lectures are sponsored or call our Box Office at 216-231-1177. Professor Emeritus, Department of by the Cleveland Archaeological Society, a local chapter of the Archaeological Institute Sponsored by the Women’s Committee of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Anthropology, Kent State University TROUT CLUB The Trout Club of the Cleveland Museum of America. For more information, visit BONE SAWS & BLOWING SAND: of Natural History was founded in 1978. CMNH.org/cas. THE 2017 CMNH-CWRU MONGOLIA The group’s mission is to foster and promote the preservation of local cold KIRTLAND BIRD CLUB EXPEDITION water fisheries and habitats and to work Meetings are held one Wednesday a month Saturday, January 12 closely with the Museum and other at 7:30 pm in Classroom A on the lower Lee Hall organizations in conservation and stream level of the Museum, unless otherwise Preparator and Lab Manager of ecology projects. Regular meetings and noted. Visit kirtlandbirdclub.org for Vertebrate Paleontology, Cleveland events are held September through May more information. Museum of Natural History and feature nationally known speakers and presenters. Trout Club also sponsors THICK & THIN BLOOD: ANDEAN, classes and activities related to fly fishing EAST AFRICAN, AND TIBETAN and outings to prime angling streams ADAPTATIONS TO HIGH ALTITUDE throughout the year. For more information, Saturday, February 9 visit CMNH.org/tc or contact Rick Cooper Cynthia M. Beall, Ph.D. at [email protected] or 216-377-1658. Professor of Anthropology, Laura Dempsey Google Images Case Western Reserve University exhibit spotlight

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Sponsored by Donald F. and Anne T. Palmer This exhibition was developed by The Field Museum, Chicago, in partnership with the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, with generous support provided by the Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust and ITW.