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SPECIAL EVENTSSCIENTIST SATURDAYS Have you ever wanted to speak to scientists about their careers? On select Saturdays from 11am to 1pm, meet scientists to learn what inspired them to pursue careers in science. They will share their research with you through hands-on activities and conversation. Topics range from anthropology to zoology and everything in between. Be curious and bring your questions. This informal drop-in program is fun for all ages. Included with Museum admission. No registration required. For dates and topics, visit CMNH.org. THINK & DRINK WITH THE EXTINCT Third Thursday of each month August through April | 6 to 10pm Are you ready for the brainiest night out in Cleveland? Enjoy a drink and participate in unique experiences that change each month, ranging in theme from prehistoric life to the science of the future. More information at CMNH.org/thinkdrink. Members: free Nonmembers: $10 advance online tickets, $12 at door. Student discounts available. WOMEN IN SCIENCE DAY Saturday, March 14 | 10am to 3pm Celebrate the amazing contributions of women in science. Visit with representatives from many local organizations to learn about STEM-based careers, chat with Museum scientists, and take part in a variety of hands-on activities. This is a wonderful opportunity for young women interested in science, and, of course, boys are welcome too! Included with Museum admission.

EARTH FEST Saturday, April 25 | 10am to 3pm Celebrate our beautiful blue planet and lake during Earth Fest! Learn about the wonderful world of en-vironmental protection and ways you can live more sustainably. Explore ancient life on Earth—including "Dunk," the gigantic fossil fish that once roamed the ancient ocean of Cleveland—through hands-on activities, specimens, and conversation with Museum scientists. Included with Museum admission. MEMBER BEHIND-THE-SCENES NIGHT (AGES 21+) Tuesday, April 28 | 5:30 to 8:30pm Engage with curators and staff, explore fascinating labs and collections, and peek into some of the research 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. Advance registration required. FERMENTATION: BEER AND BEYOND Friday, May 15 | 6 to 10pm Join us for a deep dive into extra-funky food and brews. Learn how fermentation works and sample products from some of Cleveland’s best breweries, distilleries, and wineries. Enjoy fermented foods as well as small plates and appetizers provided by Exploration: A Zack Bruell Restaurant. Advance tickets: $60; designated driver: $30. Day-of tickets: $70; designated driver: $40. Limited VIP tickets available: $85.

RALPH MUELLER OBSERVATORY Wednesdays, September through May (clear nights only) Visit the Museum’s observatory! View the night sky through our vintage 1899 Warner & Swasey 10 1/2-inch refracting telescope.

SMEAD DISCOVERY CENTER Monday through Saturday, 10am to 4:30pm; Wednesday, 10am to 8pm; Sunday, 1 to 4:30pm. Smead Discovery Center is the Museum’s intergenerational, hands-on learning center, located on the lower level. While the center is designed primarily for families with children 10 and under, visitors of all ages are welcome. The Discovery Center offers many activities for young children, including a play area for babies and toddlers. School groups in sixth grade and under are welcome with chaperones. Space in the Discovery Center is limited and first come, first served.

FAMILY PROGRAMS

SHAFRAN PLANETARIUM No registration is required for planetarium shows. 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 ADVENTURE Follow 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 ICE GIANTS—CHILDREN’S LIVE SHOW (OPENS MARCH 9) The outer Solar System is a very icy place. We think two of the four biggest planets in our Solar System have giant icy cores! Join us in the Nathan and Fannye Shafran Planetarium as we explore Uranus, Neptune, their moons, and their rings. ULTIMATE IMPACTS (THROUGH APRIL 26) Have you explored the Ultimate Dinosaurs exhibit? Have you wondered just what it was that led to these creatures’ demise? Join us in the Shafran Planetarium to talk about the impact that annihilated the dinosaurs and many of the other collisions that we see out in space. EXOPLANETS! (OPENS MARCH 9) It seems as if every day a new solar system is discovered in the Milky Way Galaxy. The first planet outside of our Solar System was discovered in 1995, but thousands have been found since then. Learn how solar systems form and what sorts of planets could be out there for us to find.

MENTOR MARSH The Mentor Marsh Nature Center is located at 5185 Corduroy Road in Mentor. April through October, the Center is open from noon to 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays. November through March, the Center is open from 11am to 4pm on the first Sunday of the month. Family nature hikes are offered from 2 to 3:30pm 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 weather conditions. Reservations are requested for all programs and can be made by calling the Nature Center at 440.257.0777, emailing rdonaldson@cmnh.org, or visiting the Mentor Marsh Facebook page. MARCH MARVELS | March 1 Hike with us and see what’s going on in the Marsh in late winter. It’s an ideal time of year to look for old bird nests, winter insects, and signs of wildlife. SPECIAL STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY: TRAIL WORK DAY March 15 | 2 to 4pm Help us “spruce” up our 2-mile section of the Buckeye Trail. Tools provided; bring gloves and sturdy footwear for off-trail work. RSVPs requested.

AQUATIC ADVENTURES | April 5 Check out our vernal pool and woodland wetlands, and actively hunt for the critters that call these wetlands home. We’ll be at the water’s edge, so wear footwear that are waterproof/can get muddy. April 12 The Mentor Marsh Nature Center will be closed for Easter, but all trails are open from dawn to dusk. CELEBRATE EARTH WEEK! | April 19 Immersing ourselves in the wonders of the outdoors is not only healthy but also rewarding—we never know what we might discover. Join us in celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day with a hike at the Marsh. FOREST BIOBLITZ | April 26 Let’s observe Arbor Day with a citizen-science exploration of life in our forest. We’ll list all the tree, shrub, and plant species we can find, look for animal life, and submit our observations to the iNaturalist City Nature Challenge.

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LATE WINTER BIRDING – VAN TRIP Wednesday, March 11 | 8am to 4pm Instructors: Judy Semroc and Larry Rosche Join Museum naturalists on a drive through Trumbull and Ashtabula Counties. We will look for migrating raptors and waterfowl at sites such as Mosquito Creek State Wildlife Area and Geneva State Park. We’ll monitor reports of exciting bird finds in these areas. Members: $25; nonmembers: $35. Limit: 10.Difficulty Level: HIKING RIVER STYX PARK Friday, March 20 | 11am to 2pm Instructors: Judy Semroc and Larry Rosche Join us on an excursion through this 83-acre park near Wadsworth. Depending on the weather, we will look for signs of spring or late-winter waterfowl and land birds. The park features several easy trails and a good-sized lake for us to explore. Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 16. Difficulty Level: SALAMANDERING AT WINDSOR WOODS Saturday, March 21 | 7:30 to 10:30pm Instructors: Dr. Tim Matson, Roberta Muehlheim, Dr. David Kriska, and Garrett Ormiston The sights and sounds of spring should be peaking at Windsor Woods. Join us for a nocturnal foray as we explore the vernal pools and wetlands at this new Museum preserve. Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 20. Difficulty Level: EXPLORE COWLES CREEK WETLANDS Tuesday, March 24 | 11am to 2pm Instructors: Judy Semroc, Keith Moran, and Larry Rosche Geneva Swamp is a jewel of the Museum’s natural areas. The newly protected Cowles Creek Wetlands adds to its splendor. Join us as we explore and learn about the nature of this site. Vernal pools should be particularly active at this time of year. Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 16. Difficulty Level: SPRING ON THE ASHTA-BEAUTIFUL Tuesday, March 31 | 11am to 2pm Instructors: Judy Semroc, Garrett Ormiston, and Larry Rosche Join Museum naturalists on their annual salamander and vernal-pool adventures at the Hadlock Preserve in Ashtabula County. If the weather cooperates, we hope to locate the numerous denizens that haunt the vernal pools along the banks of the Ashtabula River. Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 20. Difficulty Level:

VERNAL POOLS AT NIGHT Friday, April 3 | 7:30 to 10:30pm Instructors: Dr. Tim Matson, Roberta Muehlheim, Dr. David Kriska, and Garrett Ormiston The Museum’s Floyd Preserve is home to several different species of frogs and salamanders. We’ll explore the wetlands and vernal pools at the preserve and search for signs of life in the nocturnal forest. A walking path will allow for easy access. Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 20. Difficulty Level: HIKING KELSEY RAVINE Tuesday, April 7 | 11am to 2pm Instructors: Judy Semroc, Garrett Ormiston, and Larry Rosche Join us for a jaunt through one of the Museum’s newest natural areas. Located in Geauga County, this preserve contains picturesque sandstone ledges, a cave, and expansive wetlands. Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 16. Difficulty Level: SPRINGVILLE MARSH BIRD BANDING – VAN TRIP Saturday, April 11 | 7am to 5pm Instructors: Tom and Paula Bartlett, Judy Semroc, and Larry Rosche We’ll join the Bartletts, an amazing bird-banding team, for close-up views of some of our favorite spring migrants. Plan to spend the morning at Springville Marsh—the Bartletts’ long-term banding site. We’ll watch as they carefully handle the birds, collect data, and release these northbound beauties. If time permits, we’ll explore other nearby natural areas. Members: $25; nonmembers: $35. Limit: 10. Difficulty Level: SINGER LAKE BOG Saturday, April 18 | Noon to 4pm Instructors: Jim Bissell and Trish Fox Join us as we check on the rare trailing arbutus at Singer Lake Bog. Its early white and pink wildflowers are rarely seen, but ours are protected from deer browse with an exclosure. We’ll see and perhaps smell the fragrance of this unique flower, which defies chilly days. Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 16. Difficulty Level:

STRENUOUS: Steep slopes and/or unavoidable wet spots

MODERATELY DIFFICULT: No trails, some slopes and wet spots

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

EASY: Well-established routes

ADULT PROGRAMS

TEEN COUNCIL Attention, teens ages 13–18: Would you like to volunteer your time to help develop programs for the Cleveland Museum of Natural History? We are currently forming a Teen Council to learn more about teen interests. Your participation and feedback could help shape future programming. For more information and application instructions, please visit CMNH.org. Enrollment limit: 20. SCIENCE FOR SUCCESS August 2020–June 2023 During the summer of 2020, the Museum will pilot a new paid internship program to provide underrepresented youth in Cleveland with a range of multifaceted, project-based STEM opportunities. Interns will develop life and job skills, receive college and career mentorship, and learn science and sustainability competencies in an authentic paid work environment. Students are asked to commit to the program for three years. Open to rising 9th and 10th graders. Applications will be accepted in the spring. Visit CMNH.org for more information and application instructions. Enrollment limit: 5.

TEEN PROGRAMS FUTURE SCIENTISTS: SUMMER RESEARCH EXPERIENCE July 13–27, 2020 Instructors: Museum educators, Invertebrate Zoology scientists, Mentor Marsh Nature Center staff This two-week project-based educational program will include field research, laboratory work, and a final presentation. Students will work with highly skilled scientists in the Museum’s Invertebrate Zoology Department to study biodiversity of invertebrate communities. Open to high school students in grades 9–12. Visit CMNH.org for more information, including registration cost and application instructions. Enrollment limit: 5. Meeting Location: Cleveland Museum of Natural History and Mentor Marsh Nature Center

BALD EAGLE FEST | May 3 Celebrate Bald Eagles at our annual open house from noon to 5pm. Participate in games and hands-on activities to learn about eagles. Shop nature vendors and our silent auction, visit conservation partners’ exhibits, and watch a live animal program. Food available for purchase. Register for a guided hike to view our eagle nest at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, or 3:30pm. RSVPs are required for hikes; register online at CMNH.org/eaglefest. WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD CELEBRATION | May 10 Help us take action with stewardship activities that help our environment AND the birds! Bring Mom along for a family celebration of our Mother Earth. Activities will include picking up unsightly litter and pulling garlic mustard and other invasive plants. We will provide tools; wear gloves and sturdy footwear for off-trail work.

TERRIFIC TREES | May 17 Hike with us to learn how to identify trees in the Marsh by investigating both leaves and bark. Identification materials provided. HAPPY WETLANDS MONTH! | May 24 May is National Wetlands Month. Learn about wetlands and visit ours on an exploratory hike. A scavenger hunt will help us focus on searching for biodiversity. BIODIVERSITY TREASURE HUNT | May 31 Bring your camera or cell phone to see how many treasures you can “capture” as you unravel clues and learn about the biodiversity in our Marsh. Learn how to upload your observations to iNaturalist.

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TOUR THE OHIO RIVER ISLANDS – VAN TRIP Thursday, April 23, at 7am – Saturday, April 25, at 7pm Instructors: Judy Semroc, Larry Rosche, and Michael Schramm Off we go to the Marietta/Parkersburg area to investigate various natural areas, including the Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge, Wayne National Forest, McDonough Wildlife Park, and more. We’ll focus on wonderful spring wildflowers and potential migratory birds. Members Only: $425 double/$550 single. Limit: 8. Difficulty Level: SPRING AT THE TERRACES Friday, April 24 | Noon to 4pm Instructors: Jim Bissell and Trish Fox Join us as we hike through a mature, rich forest of our Grand River Terraces. This 1,000-acre preserve supports dozens of spring wildflowers and a population of the globally declining West Virginia white butterfly—which we hope to find fluttering about on our hike. Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 16. Difficulty Level: ERIE BLUFFS STATE PARK (PA) – VAN TRIP Thursday, April 30 | 7am to 5pm Instructors: Judy Semroc, Jim Bissell, and Larry Rosche Join us for a visit to Erie Bluffs State Park. This 587-acre site lies along the Lake Erie shoreline in western Pennsylvania. The park contains varied habitats, many intact from a century ago. Plan to explore a sand-barrens ecosystem in the tall bluffs overlooking Lake Erie. If time permits, we will drive to Presque Isle State Park to enjoy more of Pennsylvania’s natural treasures. Members: $40; nonmembers: $55. Limit: 10. Difficulty Level: BIKING PORTAGE COUNTY TRAIL Friday, May 1 | 11am to 2pm Instructors: Judy Semroc and Larry Rosche The Portage Parks offers 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’ll turn around and ride back to Kent. In all, we’ll cover about 15–18 miles. An optional lunch in Kent is planned. Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 16. Difficulty Level: MIGRATION & BOTANY – VAN TRIP Thursday, May 7 | 8:30am to 4:30pm Instructors: Judy Semroc and Larry Rosche Clara D. Peet Metropark is a beautiful bottomland straddling Conneaut Creek. We will hike along the creek and adjacent forest looking for northbound migrants that use the waterways and edges. If time allows, we’ll venture to other Ashtabula County areas of interest. Members: $25; nonmembers: $35. Limit: 10. Difficulty Level:

BIG DAY BIRDING—EAST – VAN TRIP Monday, May 11 | 7am to 7pm Instructors: Nancy Howell, Judy Semroc, and Larry Rosche What will we see on this day-long trip to Headlands Beach State Park, Lake Erie Bluffs, Chagrin River Park, and more? Waterfowl, songbirds, and raptors are all fair game as we visit different habitats. Whether you’re 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. Enjoy the migrants in their spring finery and even pick up a new life bird! Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the day’s weather. Bring a bag lunch and beverage, binoculars, camera, field guide, and money for snacks when we stop for breaks. Parks will have restrooms. Members: $30; nonmembers: $40. Limit: 18. Difficulty Level: BIRDING ERIE COUNTY, OH – VAN TRIP Wednesday, May 20 | 7:30am to 5pm Instructors: Judy Semroc and Larry Rosche Join Museum naturalists on a migratory-bird search at various Erie County locations. We plan to visit Sheldon’s Marsh, Old Woman’s Creek, Pipe Creek, and other areas as time allows. This is an exciting time of year to be along the south shore of Lake Erie. As always, we will monitor reports of exciting bird finds in these areas. Members: $25; nonmembers: $35. Limit: 10. Difficulty Level: WILD BLUE LUPINES Friday, May 22 | 10am to 2pm Instructors: Jim Bissell and Trish Fox Hike through the Museum’s North Kingsville Sand Barrens. This rare habitat and its associated spring-fed channels are home to uncommon bees, butterflies, globally rare beetles, and a stunning display of wild blue lupine. Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 16. Difficulty Level: SPRING AT THE SANCTUARY Sunday, May 24 | 11am to 3pm Instructors: Judy Semroc, Garrett Ormiston, Keith Moran, and Larry Rosche Vernal pools, a heron rookery, and outstanding spring wildflowers all make the Museum’s Medina Sanctuary an outstanding spot for a spring hike. Join us as we explore the scenic Rocky River floodplain of one of the Museum’s oldest natural areas—protected since 1969. Members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Limit: 16. Difficulty Level:

LECTURES AND SOCIETY MEETINGS AFTER HOURS: A MEMBERS-ONLY SERIES OF CURATED CONVERSATIONS & COCKTAILS The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is pleased to present this new members-only lecture series. Join Museum experts for an exclusive blend of handcrafted cocktails and curated conversations in an intimate setting.

Lights Out Cleveland: What We’re Learning from Bird–Building Collisions Wednesday, March 11 | Andy Jones, Ph.D. William A. and Nancy R. Klamm Chair and Curator of Ornithology

From Trash to Offering: Searching for the Sacred in the Archaeology of Precontact Northern Ohio Wednesday, March 25 | Brian Redmond, Ph.D. John Otis Hower Chair and Curator of Archaeology Thirty Years of Change Within Central and Northern Ohio Glacial Lakes Wednesday, April 8 | James Bissell, Hon. D.H.L. Curator of Botany and Director of Natural Area Shaking the Human Family Tree: Recent Fossil Discoveries from Woranso-Mille, Afar Region, Ethiopia Wednesday, May 13 | Yohannes Haile-Selassie, Ph.D. Curator of Physical Anthropology

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. Visit CMNH.org/explorer- series for lecture dates and topics. Sponsored by the Women’s Committee of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. The April lecture is presented in partnership with the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes. FRONTIERS OF ASTRONOMY This free lecture series offers those with an interest in astronomy the chance to learn about the latest research in the field. No tickets or reservations are required. On clear evenings, the Ralph Mueller Observatory will be open afterward. For a complete listing of lectures, please visit CMNH.org/frontiers.

KIRTLANDIA SOCIETY Lectures are held in the Rare Book Room at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Coffee and conversation begin at 9:30am; lectures begin at 10am. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit CMNH.org. When Science Meets Art: Innovation and Exploration Saturday, March 14 | Amber Anderson, M.A. Registrar, Cleveland Museum of Natural History How Sand Grains Tell a Story and What They Say Saturday, April 11 | David Saja, Ph.D. Curator of Mineralogy, Cleveland Museum of Natural History Mushrooms: A World of Wonder at Our Feet Saturday, May 9 | Walt Sturgeon Field mycologist and author CLEVELAND GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY Meetings are held the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm in a classroom on the lower level of the Museum. Guests are welcome. Anyone may bring fossil, mineral, and/or rock specimens to meetings for identification. For more information and schedule updates, please visit CMNH.org/cgs. GUILD OF NATURE ARTISTS Meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 7 to 9pm. 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. (All charcoal, pastels, chalks, paints, and liquid media, including oils, acrylics, watercolors, and inks, are prohibited in the Museum.) TROUT CLUB The 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 relating 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 rcooper@nicola.com or 216.377.1658. WOMEN’S COMMITTEE Since 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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