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SPECIAL EVENTSBE A DOG HERO: CELEBRATE BALTO’S BIRTHDAYSaturday, March 210 am to 2 pmFamilies are invited to celebrate Balto’s 100th birthday and the kickoff of the 2019 Iditarod. Join the Museum and the Cleveland Animal Protective League's Offsite Adoption Unit in a special adoption day in honor of our hero dog Balto.Free with Museum admission.

2019 FLY FISHING FILM TOURSaturday, March 27 to 10 pm Join us for the premier fly-fishing event in Northeast Ohio! The annual Fly Fishing Film Tour features special selections from the year’s top fly-fishing adventure and conservation films. The event kicks off with a cocktail reception featuring a cash bar, appetizers, and exhibitors/presentations from the local and national fly-fishing community. Opportunities to win great fly-fishing gear and other prizes will add to the fun. Doors will open at 5:30 pm, and films will begin in Murch Auditorium at 7 pm. All proceeds benefit the Museum Trout Club’s mission of fisheries, conservation, and angler education. For tickets and information, visit CMNH.org/tc.Tickets: $20 advance, $30 at the door.Presented by CMNH Trout Club

THINK & DRINK WITH THE EXTINCTThird Thursday of each month, October through May6 to 10 pmJoin us for the brainiest night out in Cleveland! Enjoy a drink and participate in unique experiences that change each month, ranging from Astronomy to Zoology. For more information, visit CMNH.org.Members: Free; nonmembers: $10 advance online tickets, $12 at the door.

REEL SCIENCEWhat happens when movie magic is made at the expense of scientific fact? REEL Science, a series in partnership with Cleveland Cinemas, pairs popular films with experts to bring entertainment and education together at Cleveland Cinemas locations. Join us on this sometimes shocking, often hilarious, and always illuminating journey into REEL Science. Museum or Cleveland Cinemas Marquee Rewards members: $6; nonmembers: $8. Tickets available through the theater box office at clevelandcinemas.com. X-MEN: FIRST CLASS Wednesday, April 3 at 7 pm Capitol Theatre Hosted by Dr. Nicole Burt, Curator of Human Health and Evolutionary Medicine.

FOSSIL FESTSaturday, April 13 10 am to 3 pmAttention, fossil lovers of all ages! The first annual Fossil Fest is here! Explore fossils through hands-on activities, examine specimens from the Museum's collections, and learn from local paleontologists about ancient life on Earth.Free with Museum admission.

CITY NATURE CHALLENGEApril 26 through 29Join us as citizens around the world compete to see who can make the most wildlife observations in our cities. The Cleveland-Akron-Canton area is competing in the 2nd annual worldwide City Nature Challenge, and taking part is simple. Step 1: Download iNaturalist (free). Step 2: Find wildlife. Any plant, animal, fungi, slime, mold, or any other evidence of life (scat, fur, tracks, shells, carcasses) is eligible. (No domestic animals or plants, please.) Step 3: Take a photo of what you find and upload it to iNaturalist. Observations recorded on iNaturalist in the following counties will automatically be added to the project: Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, Medina, Lorain, Portage, Summit, Stark, Carroll, Ashtabula, Tuscarawas, Erie, and Huron. By participating in the City Nature Challenge, not only do you learn more about local nature, but you can also make your city a better place. Knowing what lives around us helps us better study and protect our environment and its native wildlife. Results will be announced Friday, May 6, on www.citynaturechallenge.org. For more information, visit iNaturalist.org.

OHIO DEAF HISTORY DAYSaturday, April 2711 am to 3 pmWe will have special tours of our galleries featuring sign-language interpreters throughout the day.Free with Museum admission. All are welcome.

SCOUTS ON THE CIRCLESunday, April 28Noon to 5 pmScout out the many opportunities available for Boy and Girl Scouts on University Circle. Visit the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland History Center, and Cleveland Museum of Art all for one low price. Scouts can participate in activities at any of the above locations by following a self-guided passport that will be provided. All scouts will earn a special event badge. Registration for this event is through the Western Reserve Historical Society at WRHS.org/events.

MEMBER BEHIND-THE-SCENES NIGHTThursday, May 25:30 to 8:30 pmEngage with curators and staff, explore fascinating labs and collections, and peek into some of the research being conducted behind the scenes every day. This exclusive members-only evening is free with your current membership. Space is limited; guests will not be permitted. Ages 12+.Advance registration required. For tickets and information, please visit CMNH.org.

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RALPH MUELLER OBSERVATORY Visit the Museum’s observatory! View the night sky through our vintage 1899 Warner & Swasey 10½-inch refracting telescope.Wednesdays, September through May (clear nights only)8:30 to 10 pmFree with Museum admission.

BALTO'S BIRTHDAYSaturday, March 210 am to 4 pmThe Discovery Center will be participating in this Museum-wide event. Celebrate the first day of the Iditarod race and Balto's 100th birthday. Learn about hero sled dogs of the past and their epic journeys to save people's lives.

SIGNS OF SPRING SCAVENGER HUNTSaturday, April 610 am to 4 pmLearn some of the signs of spring in Ohio by doing a scavenger hunt in the Discovery Center. Then take home a scavenger hunt to do outside.

SMEAD DISCOVERY CENTERAll programs in the Smead Discovery Center are free with Museum admission. No registration is required. Space in the Discovery Center is 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.

SHAFRAN PLANETARIUM Tickets are available online and at the admissions desk. Please visit CMNH.org/planetarium-shows for show times.

ONE WORLD, ONE SKY: BIG BIRD’S ADVENTUREFollow Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street. Children can interact as they watch, drawing constellations and counting the time it takes the Sun to set.

THE BIG BANGCosmologists have determined that the Universe was once infinitesimally small and unimaginably hot. 13.8 billion years ago, the Universe burst into existence, expanding and evolving into the Cosmos we observe today. Join us in the Shafran Planetarium as we explore the evidence that leads us to the big bang theory.

PLUTO AND THE ICE BALLS — CHILDREN’S LIVE SHOWThe New Horizons spacecraft zipped past Pluto in July 2015. In 2019, New Horizons will reach its second destination, a small icy body in the far reaches of the Solar System named Ultima Thule! Join us in the Shafran Planetarium as we explore the surface of Pluto and its moon Charon, and take a look at the first images released of the most distant object ever visited by a spacecraft.

FAMILYANIMAL SUPERHEROES: FAMILY WORKSHOPSaturday, March 910 am to NoonFamilies 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 hands-on biomechanics activities through exploration of these amazing animal superheroes. Members: $8; nonmembers: $12. Limit: 30. Fee is per person.


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YOUTHNATURE QUEST: OUTSIDE SCIENCE(GRADES 3-5)Saturday, April 279 am to 3 pmInstructor: Julia SwansonHelp Cleveland advance in the nation-wide City Nature Challenge by recording observations using iNaturalist. Students will explore woods, streams, and more, searching for living things. We will photograph and identify these plants and animals as a citizen-science project. Spend the day adventuring with fellow students in the name of science! Program will begin and end at the Museum and include travel off-site in the Museum van.Members: $25; nonmembers: $30. Limit: 10.

STUDENT NATURALISTS: (GRADES 6-8)Join other students on our Spring Mini Field Series. The program will begin and end at the Museum and include travel off-site in the Museum van.

SIGNS OF SPRING Saturday, April 69 am to 3 pmInstructor: Julia SwansonStudy what’s afoot in Ohio’s most common natural ecosystem as we explore the fascinating forest floor. Projects will include hunting for and identifying spring wildflowers, capturing and releasing insects, and collecting earthworms at the Museum’s Natural Areas properties. We’ll also examine the function of the parts of a flower. Members: $30; nonmembers: $35. Limit: 10.

ORNITHOLOGY EXTRAVAGANZASaturday, May 119 am to 3 pmInstructors: Julia Swanson and Nancy HowellObserve birds on their spring migrations and find out all about these fascinating feathered creatures. Activities will include observing wild birds, building a bird box to take home, dissecting a deceased bird, and meeting rescued birds that now live at the Museum. Members: $30; nonmembers: $35. Limit: 10.

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MENTOR MARSHThe Mentor Marsh Nature Center is located at 5185 Corduroy Road in Mentor. From November through March, the Mentor Marsh Nature Center is open 11 am to 4 pm on the first Sunday of the month. April through October, the Mentor Marsh Nature Center is open from noon to 5 pm Saturdays and Sundays. The Mentor Marsh Nature Center will be closed on Sunday, April 21, in observance of Easter, but all trails will be open from dawn to dusk.

Free 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 otherwise indicated. Our programs are a go in all but severe weather, so please come prepared for the weather conditions. Reservations are requested for all programs and can be made by calling the Nature Center at 440-257-0777, emailing [email protected], or visiting the Mentor Marsh Facebook page.

BIOCUBES: EXPLORING BIODIVERSITYMarch 3Learn about Biocubes, a Smithsonian project exploring biodiversity in one cubic foot. We will check out our biocube in the Marsh and learn how you can set one up at your house or school and join in the citizen- science project to document biodiversity.

SPECIAL STEWARDSHIP SATURDAY — RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP April 6 10:30 am to noonRain barrels are containers used to collect and store rainwater that is otherwise lost to runoff or storm drains. Collected water can then be used to wash cars and water plants, lawns, and gardens. At this workshop, we provide everything needed to build a hassle- and mosquito-free rain barrel ready to hook up to a downspout. Cost is $60, payable to Lake SWCD. Reservations required; space is limited.

EARLY RISERSApril 7Join us while we search for plants and animals that are adapted to the unpredictable, early spring weather. Wear footwear that is waterproof and can get muddy as we will be at the water’s edge.

SIGNS OF SPRINGApril 14With Earth Day approaching, let’s search for signs of new and returning life in the Mentor Marsh as we hike one of the Marsh trails.

FOREST BIOBLITZApril 28Let’s observe Arbor Day with a citizen- science exploration of life in our forest. We’ll list all of the tree, shrub, and plant species we can find, look for animal life that our diverse forest supports, and submit our observations to the iNaturalist City Nature Challenge!

MENTOR MARSH EAGLE FESTMay 5Celebrate Bald Eagles at our annual open house from noon to 5 pm. Explore hands-on activities, take part in games and crafts, watch a live animal program, and register for a guided hike to view our Marsh eagle nest. Guided hikes will take place at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, or 3:30 pm (RSVPs required). Food is available for purchase.

WILDFLOWER WALK AND BOTANY PRIMER 101May 12Want to learn about wildflowers? We will discuss some of our favorite resources and keys, look at copies of our herbarium specimens, and hit the trails to work on wildflower identification. We will arm you with tools to identify wildflowers on your own.

TREE ID WALKMay 19Now that the trees and shrubs in the Marsh have leafed out for the season, join us for a hike to learn about tree anatomy and how to identify the trees that live in the Marsh.

WILD WETLANDSMay 26Let’s explore our wetlands and list all of the plants and animals we can identify as we dive into a wetland “bioblitz,” celebrating the diversity of Mentor Marsh. Bring your field guides, field notebook, camera, binoculars, hand lenses, and any other field tools. No experience necessary; we’ll all learn along the way.

CELEBRATE NATIONAL TRAILS DAYJune 2Hit the trails, make new friends, and find an adventure while helping us maintain our two-mile length of the Zimmerman Trail, part of the larger Buckeye Trail. Wear sturdy shoes and bring gloves; tools will be provided.

AQUATIC ADVENTURESJune 9Let’s hike to our vernal pools to explore life in our wooded wetlands. Learn about the amphibians, insects, and other animal life in this wet world. We’ll be at the water’s edge; wear footwear and clothing that can get muddy.

SPECIAL STEWARDSHIP SATURDAY — MOTH PARTYJune 158 to 11 pmHelp us celebrate these diverse, important, and often overlooked insects. We’ll have several stations to attract moths, allowing us to get up close with these nocturnal, winged wonders. Bring your cameras!




Day TripsPlease use the following rating system to gauge the physical activity level on our field outings.

Easy: Well-established trails.

Moderate: Mostly level, some wet areas and off-trail walking.

Moderately Difficult: No trails, some slopes and wet spots.

Strenuous: Steep slopes and/or unavoidable wet spots.

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SEARCHING FOR SPRING IN SHELDON’S MARSHSunday, March 3Noon to 4 pmInstructors: Garrett Ormiston and Stanley StineJoin us for a leisurely walk along the old Cedar Point Access road at Sheldon’s Marsh. Bird-watching opportunities should be plentiful as we explore this Lake Erie coastal marsh at the end of winter.Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 20Difficulty Level:

WAYNE CO. WATERFOWL AND MORE — VAN TRIPThursday, March 78 am to 4 pmInstructors: Judy Semroc and Larry RoscheThis trip often yields outstanding views of thousands of waterfowl. We will target migrant swans, ducks, and perhaps early- returning Sandhill Cranes. We should see Bald Eagles and numerous hawks. Members: $25; nonmembers: $35. Limit: 10Difficulty Level:

LANDSCAPES IN MINIATURE AT THE BARRENSSunday, March 10Noon to 4 pmInstructors: Garrett Ormiston and Stanley StineThe moss-covered sands of our North Kingsville Sand Barrens are landscapes in miniature. Join us for a closer look at these microhabitats as we walk through the sand plains and forests of the Barrens. Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 20Difficulty Level:

BIRDING LAKE ERIE WEST — VAN TRIPTuesday, March 12 (Rain date: March 15)8 am to 4 pmInstructors: Judy Semroc and Larry RoschePlan to visit many of the well-known stopping points from Lorain westward. We hope to get all the way to Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge to experience the large number of waterfowl that gather in the refuge. Members: $25; nonmembers: $35. Limit: 10Difficulty Level:

SPRING SALAMANDERING AT THE MEDINA SANCTUARYSaturday, March 16 (Rain date: March 23)7:30 to 10:30 pmInstructors: Dr. Tim Matson, Roberta Muehlheim, Dr. David Kriska, and Garrett OrmistonJoin us for a nocturnal exploration of vernal pools on the Rocky River floodplain. If the weather is right, the sounds of frogs will serenade us as we search for salamanders and other creatures in the wetlands at night.Members: $10; nonmembers:$15. Limit: 20.Difficulty Level:

EARLY SPRING HIKE — SUMMIT COUNTYFriday, March 22 (Rain date: March 27)10 am to 2 pmInstructors: Judy Semroc and Larry RoscheJoin us in a return to Adell Durbin Park in Stow, Ohio. Adell Durbin is admired for its large trees and picturesque stream. The woodlands and arboretum can provide exciting birding and maybe a glimpse of a sleeping owl or two. Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 16Difficulty Level:

SPRING SALAMANDERING AT WINDSOR WOODSFriday, March 226:30 to 10:30 pmInstructors: Dr. Tim Matson, Roberta Muehlheim, Dr. David Kriska, and Garrett Ormiston,Join us as we explore the amphibian life “after hours” in the vernal pools and wetlands at the Museum's new Windsor Woods Preserve in the Grand River lowlands. Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 20.Difficulty Level:

BIKING PORTAGE COUNTYThursday, March 2811 am to 2 pmInstructors: Judy Semroc and Larry RoscheTest your wind-chill tolerance on an early- season bike ride (weather permitting). The Portage Parks has a great bike trail between Kent and Ravenna. We will meet at Towner’s Woods parking area and head to the end of the trail east of Ravenna. We will turn around and ride back to Kent. In all, about 15-18 miles will be covered. Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 12Difficulty Level:

SPRING SALAMANDERING AT THE GRAND RIVER TERRACESSaturday, March 307:30 to 10:30 pmInstructors: Dr. Tim Matson, Roberta Muehlheim, Dr. David Kriska, and Garrett OrmistonJoin us for an evening hike to observe the ample amphibian life at the Museum's Grand River Terraces. We will search for breeding salamanders and frogs in the preserve's many vernal-pool wetlands.Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 20. Difficulty Level:

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ALL THINGS WHITTLESEY — VAN TRIPSaturday, April 139 am to 4 pmInstructors: Joe Hannibal and Phil WanyerkaCol. Charles Whittlesey was Cleveland’s most famous archaeologist—and a geologist. This van trip, led by a geologist and an archaeologist, will visit a variety of places associated with the Colonel, including Fort Hill along the Rocky River. We will also see his notebooks preserved at the Western Reserve Historical Society, which he helped to found. Lunch (not included in price) will be at a Mexican restaurant near a site he studied along the Cuyahoga.Members: $35; nonmembers: $40. Limit: 10.Difficulty Level:

SANDY RIDGE WETLAND WONDERS— VAN TRIPTuesday, April 169:30 am to 4:30 pmInstructors: Judy Semroc, Larry Rosche, and Tim FairweatherPlan to hike at Sandy Ridge Reservation with Park Naturalist Tim Fairweather. He will share his knowledge and expertise of this jewel of Lorain County Metroparks. We’ll explore nature, looking especially for migrant waterbirds, cranes, early flying insects, and other interesting fauna that use this incredible migration site.Members: $25; nonmembers: $35. Limit: 10.Difficulty Level:

TRAILING ARBUTUS AT SINGER LAKE BOGSaturday, April 20Noon to 4 pmInstructors: Jim Bissell and Stanley StineThese early white-and-pink wildflowers are rarely seen by people, but ours are protected for browsing at Singer Lake. We’ll see and perhaps smell the fragrance of this unique flower, which defies chilly days.Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 20.Difficulty Level:

EARTH DAY AT WINDSOR WOODSMonday, April 2211 am to 3 pmInstructors: Judy Semroc, Larry Rosche, Stanley Stine, and Garrett OrmistonJoin Museum naturalists on a survey of wetlands, swamp forests, and buttonbush swamps at this new CMNH natural area in Trumbull County. The site boasts bountiful habitats that could afford us some great looks at aquatic denizens, both plants and animals. Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 20.Difficulty Level:

WILDFLOWERS & BUTTERFLIES AT THE TERRACESFriday, April 26Noon to 4 pmInstructors: Jim Bissell and Stanley StineJoin us for a walk in the woods at the Grand River Terraces. If the sun’s warmth provides, we’ll see the amazing West Virginia White butterfly sipping nectar from abundant wildflowers and producing eggs of its next generation.Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 20.Difficulty Level:

SPRING ON HOSKINS CREEKTuesday, April 3010 am to 3 pmInstructors: Judy Semroc, Larry Rosche, and Trish FoxHoskins Creek Preserve features woodlands known to provide nesting habitat for Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker and Brown Creeper. Numerous amphibian species can be found in the ponds and stream edges. We will search for botanical treasures, such as the state-endangered swamp red currant and more. The stream itself has produced records of Mottled Sculpins, an indicator species of a high-quality stream. Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 15.Difficulty Level:

SPRING SURVEY IN ASHTABULA CO.Friday, May 3 (Rain date: May 8)10 am to 2 pmInstructors: Judy Semroc, Larry Rosche, and Keith MoranThe Grand River Terraces boasts beautiful beech/maple forests with lots of spring wildflowers, vernal pools, and floodplain wetlands. We could encounter West Virginia White butterflies, spring pollinators, and cool aquatic beasties.Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 12.Difficulty Level:

BIRDING BIG DAY: EAST — VAN TRIPMonday, May 67 am to 7 pmInstructors: Larry Rosche, Judy Semroc, Courtney Brennan, and Nancy HowellSongbirds, waterfowl, gulls, raptors, and more are all on our list to find on this day-long trip. We’ll visit different habitats at Headlands Beach State Park, Lake Erie Bluffs, Chagrin River Park, and more—which means diverse bird species. Whether an experienced birder or just beginning, join us for a day of birding with Museum experts as we work toward identifying 100+ species by sight and sound. For some, this may be the opportunity to pick up a new life bird; for others, to enjoy the migrants in their spring finery. Members: $30; nonmembers: $40. Limit: 20.Difficulty Level:

MIGRATION AT THE CHAGRINTuesday, May 147:30 am to 12 pmInstructors: Judy Semroc and Larry RoscheMid-May is the time of year to be in the field. Join us on our hunt for northbound Neotropical migrants. Migratory birds could be plentiful and colorful at this important stopover site. We will walk trails and check the river edges for any and all avian treasures. Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 16.Difficulty Level:




WILD LUPINES IN BLOOMFriday, May 2410 am to 2 pmInstructors: Jim Bissell and Stanley StineWild lupines are brilliant now, but there’s so much more to see and hear at this time of year at our North Kingsville Sand Barrens. Explore with us as we walk the ancient sand deposits of this unique preserve.Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 20.Difficulty Level:

ROCKS ALONG THE CUYAHOGA: KENT OHIOSaturday, May 2510 am to 12:30 pmInstructor: Joe HannibalWe will explore the Coal Age conglomerate exposed along the Cuyahoga River in Kent, Ohio, along with structures built out of it, including a historic canal lock and dam. We will also talk about other geological and environmental topics as we traverse the trails and climb the stairs along the river.Members: $12; nonmembers: $16. Limit: 22.Difficulty Level:

50TH ANNIVERSARY HIKE AT THE MEDINA SANCTUARYSunday, May 2610 am to 2 pmInstructors: Stanley Stine and Garrett OrmistonThe Medina Sanctuary was donated to the Museum in 1969. Join us as we celebrate 50 years of conservation at this important site on the Rocky River. Spring wildflowers should be plentiful, as well as views of the site’s active Great Blue Heron rookery.Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 20.Difficulty Level:

DRAGON HUNTING AT SINGERWednesday, June 59:30 am to 3 pmInstructors: Judy Semroc and Larry RoscheSinger Lake Bog is a prize jewel of the Museum’s Natural Areas Program for a variety of botanical and zoological reasons. Join us on an excursion to find some of the flying jewels that occur in the area (given sunny skies). There have been 72 dragonfly/damselfly species recorded there, and we will try our best to hit all the habitats that many frequent.Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 12.Difficulty Level:

Overnight TripsCOMMUNITY PARTNER PROGRAMSCUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE: COFFEE WITH A CURATORJoin us for coffee and conversation with University Circle’s best and brightest curators. Over the course of four weeks, you will sit and chat with different curators from four of University Circle’s most distinguished institutions. This is your opportunity to discover what curators do, why they do it, and how their research and discoveries impact the museums, your lives, and, in many cases, the world. Coffee and refreshments will be provided. Register through Cuyahoga Community College at TRI-C.edu.

ROBERTA MUEHLHEIM Assistant Curator of Vertebrate Zoology, Cleveland Museum of Natural HistoryWednesday, April 1010:30 am to noon

BIRDING BASICS 101Saturday, April 278 to 11 amInstructors: Dr. Andy Jones and Courtney BrennanHave you always wanted to start birding but are not sure where to begin? Spring migration is a wonderful time to spread your wings and soar into the wonderful world of birding! Join the Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s Dr. Andy Jones, Curator of Ornithology, and Courtney Brennan, Ornithology Collections Manager, for a morning of birding in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. We will begin our day at Appalachian Outfitters for binocular use 101 before hitting the trails in search of migratory songbirds. Bring your own binoculars and get ready for an early morning of birding in our gorgeous National Park.Tickets: $15. Limit: 30.Register through Appalachian Outfitters at 330-655-5444.

WILDFLOWERS OF ADAMS COUNTY — VAN TRIPFriday, April 26, 7 am through Sunday, April 28, 8 pmInstructors: Judy Semroc, Larry Rosche, and John HowardWe will join naturalist extraordinaire John Howard during the peak of the spring wildflower season in Adams and Scioto Counties in southern Ohio. The widely varying habitats of this area produce an incredible diversity of botanical eye candy each spring, including but not limited to: pink and yellow lady’s slipper orchid, showy orchis, crossvine, vernal iris, dwarf crested iris, Walter’s violet, Wherry’s catchfly, and many others.We will explore prairie openings, cedar glades, dolomite cliff habitats, and more, looking for amazing and rare plants, amphibians, insects, and birds. Dormitory-style overnight accommodations. Single reservations not available. All meals included.Members: $475; nonmembers: $550. Limit: 8Difficulty Level:

SPRING ON THE ASHTABULA RIVERSunday, June 910 am to 2 pmInstructors: Stanley Stine and Garrett OrmistonThe Museum’s Carpenter Easement has enough habitat diversity to allow for all manner of discoveries. Open fields, wooded ravines, lakes, and an outstanding floodplain on the Ashtabula River are just some of the habitats that we will explore.Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 20.Difficulty Level:

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LECTURES AND SOCIETY MEETINGSEXPLORER SERIESAppetizers, cash bar, and live music begins at 5:30 pmPresentations begin at 7 pmThe Cleveland Museum of Natural History is pleased to present the 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. For a complete listing of our lectures or to purchase tickets, please visit our website at CMNH.org/explorerseries.Sponsored by the Women’s Committee of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

BIOCENE: BEYOND EVOLUTIONFriday, March 15Dr. Vikram ShyamPrincipal Investigator, PeTaL/Nature-inspired Design, NASA Glenn Research Center

ILLUMINATING THE PERILS AND REFLECTING ON THE POSSIBILITIES FOR BIRDS IN URBAN LANDSCAPESFriday, April 12Harvey WebsterChief Wildlife Officer and Museum Ambassador, Cleveland Museum of Natural History

KIRTLANDIA SOCIETYCoffee and conversation begin at 9:30 am. Lectures begin at 10 am. Lectures are held in the Rare Book Room at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, and are free and open to the public. For more information, visit CMNH.org/kirtlandiasociety.

UNCOVERING ANCIENT EGYPT Saturday, March 9Meghan Strong, Ph.D.Museum Research Associate and Archaeology Volunteer, Cleveland Museum of Natural History

TINY BRAINS AT HIGH SPEEDS: THE NEUROSCIENCE OF FLY FLIGHT Saturday, April 13Jessica L. Fox, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, Case Western Reserve University

ACACIA — DECONSTRUCTION OF A GOLF COURSE Saturday, May 11Jeanne and Stuart PearlMetroparks Volunteers and Photographers

WHY NATURAL HISTORY COLLECTIONS ARE MORE RELEVANT THAN EVER: A MILLENNIAL CURATOR’S PERSPECTIVE Saturday, June 15Nicole Gunter, Ph.D.Associate Curator of Invertebrate Zoology, Cleveland Museum of Natural History

FRONTIERS OF ASTRONOMYThis free lecture series offers those with an interest in astronomy the chance to learn about the latest research in the field. Presentations are held in Murch Auditorium. No tickets or reservations are required. On clear evenings, the Ralph Mueller Observatory will be open afterward. For a complete listing of our lectures, please visit CMNH.org/frontiers.

CLEVELAND GEOLOGICAL SOCIETYMeetings are held the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm in a classroom on the lower level of the Museum. Anyone may bring fossil, mineral, and/or rock specimens to meetings for identification. Guests are welcome. For more information and schedule updates, please visit CMNH.org/cgs.

GUILD OF NATURE ARTISTSMeetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 7 to 9 pm. Participants should bring their own drawing materials: paper, graphite pencils, colored pencils, pens, and wax crayons (Crayola). Stools and chairs are provided by the Museum. Upon arrival, attendees should ask guest services staff where the group is meeting for that evening. (Charcoal, pastels, chalks, and all paints and liquid media, including oils, acrylics, watercolors, and inks, are prohibited.)

TROUT CLUBThe Trout Club of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History was founded in 1978. The group’s mission is to foster and promote the preservation of local cold-water fisheries and habitats and to work closely with the Museum and other organizations in conservation and stream-ecology projects. Regular meetings and events are held September through May and feature nationally known speakers and presenters. The Trout Club also sponsors classes and activities related to fly fishing and outings to prime angling streams throughout the year. For more information, please visit CMNH.org/tc, or contact Rick Cooper at [email protected] or 216-377-1658.

WOMEN’S COMMITTEESince 1940, the Women’s Committee has supported the Cleveland Museum of Natural History through fundraising, event sponsorship, volunteer efforts, and community engagement. The Women’s Committee continues as a co-ed organization of engaged citizens creating a culture of learning, conservation, and support of the Museum. The Women’s Committee hosts three annual meetings and offers additional workshops and activities throughout the year. Women’s Committee membership dues start at $40 in addition to any Museum membership level. To join or renew your Women’s Committee membership, please visit CMNH.org/wc.



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FREE WITH MUSEUM ADMISSION. TICKETS AT CMNH.ORG.

THROUGH APR 28

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.

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Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) (C) 2018 The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. / Licensed by Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York, Courtesy Ronald Feldman Fine Arts, New York.

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Forty-five years ago, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History made a discovery that marked a giant step forward in our understanding of our origins as a species. In this Museum-produced exhibit, you will get to meet the famous “Lucy” specimen of Australopithecus afarensis— the oldest pre-human ancestor fossil to show evidence of upright walking at the time of her discovery.

Learn about how “Lucy” changed what we know about our evolution as a species, and how the Museum’s discovery of the specimen put it on the map as a global leader in the study of human origins. What clues does she still provide to this day, and what new discoveries have we made since the landmark find in 1974? Discover an-swers to these questions and more and get close to the specimen that started it all!

OPENS SATURDAY, MARCH 23

INCLUDED WITH MUSEUM ADMISSION

FINDING LUCY:Our First Steps in Discovery

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