Darwin Discovery Day



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Darwin Discovery Day
and Annual Natural History Identification Day
at the MSU Museum

Sunday, February 8, 2009
1-4 p.m. - Free




February 12 marks the birthday of noted naturalist Charles Darwin and the Michigan State University Museum joins natural history organizations and science centers around the world in observing this day with special family-friendly programs. The MSU Museum will present Darwin Discovery Day on Sunday, Feb. 8, 1-4 p.m.

Explore   -   Discover   -   Experience
Join us for our 5th annual celebration of
Charles Darwin's Birthday

DISCOVERING DARWIN, CELEBRATING SCIENCE

  • See carnivorous plants and some not-so-dangerous varieties
  • Take home a seedling
  • Bring in a rock, bone, fossil, or other natural object for a museum curator to identify (The Michigan State University Museum cannot provide estimates of the commercial value of any specimens nor provide expertise on human-made artifacts at this program.)
  • Find insects that look like plants
  • Join our collections manager for a rare visit to the research floor
  • Take a tour of the Hall of Evolution and Habitat Hall
  • Dig in to lots of plant activities from MSU's 4-H Children's Garden
  • Check out special books, T-shirts, and collectibles at the Museum Store
  • Eat a piece of cake in honor of Darwin's 200th birthday


MINI-LECTURES
MSU Museum Auditorium, 2nd floor West
Open to all ages


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