Throughout May, there are many wonderful children’s events taking place at the American Museum of Natural History. Here is a summary of some of them we have to look forward to. Visit their site to find out more special events. Most recently we had the opportunity to experience the Wild, Wild World: Ladybugs discussion which catered to young and old. Don’t miss out, mark your calendars.
1. Dr. Nebula’s Laboratory: Water Works – Sunday, May 16, 2pm
2. Wild, Wild World: Raptors – Saturday, May 22, 11am–noon and 1–2pm
3. Identification Day – Saturday, May 22, 12:30–3:30 pm
4. Watching Bees: A Citizen Scientist Summer Adventure in New York City – May 27, 6–8 pm @ Central Park
Detailed Below:
Dr. Nebula’s Laboratory: Water Works
Sunday, May 16, 2 pm
Kaufmann Theater, first floor
$8 children $10 adults; Members’ tickets are $7 children $9 adults
http://www.amnh.org/programs/programs.php?date=2010-05-16&event_id=1657
Water, water everywhere! Join Scooter as she follows the story of Drop to learn about the water cycle, conservation, and how to become a steward of this precious resource.
This one-hour Interactive Science Theater show offers a fun encounter the whole family will enjoy. Join live presenter Scooter, Dr. Nebula’s trusty apprentice, as kids explore hands-on activities and find the answers to questions on the universe and beyond.
Wild, Wild World: Raptors
Saturday, May 22, 11am–noon and 1–2pm
Linder Theater, first floor
$8 children $10 adults; Members’ tickets are $7 children $9 adults
http://www.amnh.org/programs/programs.php?date=2010-05-22&event_id=1655
Raptors are birds of prey who use their feet, instead of their beak, to capture their food. See live raptors from the Theodore Roosevelt Audubon Center and Sanctuary, including an American Kestrel, Great Horned Owl, and Harris’s Hawk, and learn about their habitat, food sources, and conservation efforts during this enrapturing program.
Identification Day
Saturday, May 22, 12:30–3:30 pm
Milstein Hall of Ocean Life
Free with Museum admission
http://www.amnh.org/programs/programs.php?date=2010-05-22&event_id=1683
This year, the popular Identification Day at the American Museum of Natural History is being held on May 22 to celebrate the International Day of Biodiversity. In addition to identifying shells, rocks, insects, feathers, bones, and artifacts brought by visitors, the day will also feature presentations from Museum scientists highlighting the importance of biodiversity. Entomologist Louis Sorkin will discuss and display many of the insects and arachnids housed at the Museum, ornithologist Paul Sweet will speak about why continuing to collect specimens is crucial to our understanding of avian biodiversity, and ichthyologist Radford Arrindell will discuss documenting fish biodiversity.
The United Nations designated May 22 as the International Day of Biodiversity, celebrated around the world to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.
Watching Bees: A Citizen Scientist Summer Adventure in New York City
Orientation Information:
Brooklyn: May 25, 6–8 pm, Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Queens: May 25, 6–8 pm, Alley Pond Environmental Center
Staten Island: May 26, 6–8 pm, Greenbelt Nature Center
Bronx: May 27, 6–8 pm, New York Botanical Garden
Manhattan: May 27, 6–8 pm, Central Park North Meadow Recreation Center
The five boroughs are home to more than 200 bee species, all of which are important pollinators. Throughout the fourth summer of Bee Watchers in New York City, watch bees and help Great Pollinator Project, a joint project between the Museum’s Center for Biodiversity and Conservation and the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation’s Greenbelt Native Plant Center, collect information about bee diversity, distribution, and frequency of bee visits throughout New York City.
Project scientists will discuss basic bee identification, distribute native plants for your garden, and indicate other pollinator garden and park locations for observations. To reserve a seat, call 718-370-9044 or email beewatchers@gmail.com.
For additional information, call 212-769-5100 or visit the Museum’s website at amnh.org.
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