My Year Volunteering at the Museum

My Year Volunteering at the Museum

When one of my professors informed us that the BBM was looking for volunteers, I jumped at the chance to finally evolve into my final form as a Big Biology Nerd.

Ecosystems in Play Opens September 17

Ecosystems in Play Opens September 17

Step inside the card game Phylo and learn how species are connected through the food chain and their environment.

Niche Café Closure

The Beaty Biodiversity Museum and the Biodiversity Research Centre regret to announce that food service at the Niche Café is no longer available.

Congratulations to Derek Tan: 2016 President’s Service Award recipient

Congratulations to Derek Tan: 2016 President’s Service Award recipient

The Beaty Biodiversity Museum is proud to announce that our own Digital Media Specialist Derek Tan is one of this year’s recipients for the President’s Service Award.

7th Annual Schofield Bryophyte and Lichen Foray Summary

7th Annual Schofield Bryophyte and Lichen Foray Summary

The small group of participants explored the Port McNeil area, on northern Vancouver Island, from May 29 – June 1, 2016.

A Visit to the Queen Mary Elementary School Biodiversity Museum

A Visit to the Queen Mary Elementary School Biodiversity Museum

The class had set up a wonderful set of displays in their library describing and celebrating various aspects of biodiversity.

2016 Annual Report: A Year of Celebration and Impact

2016 Annual Report: A Year of Celebration and Impact

What has been the impact of the museum’s mission to enhance the understanding of biodiversity through collections-based research, teaching, and public outreach?

BOTANY BC 2016

BOTANY BC 2016

In this case, BOTANY stands for Botanically Organized To Accomplish Nothing Yearly.

100 Years, 100 Treasures: Celebrating the museum’s history

100 Years, 100 Treasures: Celebrating the museum’s history

“100 years, 100 Treasures” celebrates the heart of the museum’s collection, the history that brought it together, and the community that makes it all happen.