Kaylee Byers
Parasites are way cool because
Though at times it may be refreshing to have decisions made for us, the ability to choose how we spend our days is something we non-parasitized may take for granted. From fungi, to nematodes, to wasps, some parasitic species have adapted the amazing ability to manipulate their host’s behaviour in a way that goes beyond the horror of any Alfred Hitchcock film.
Included with museum admission or membership
Ask an Expert about Bryophytes
September 7, 2014, 11:00am – 3:00pm
Shona Ellis
Want to know more about bryophytes (aka mosses)? Ask Shona Ellis, Associate Head of Biology, and an expert on bryophytes.
Free for the public.
FishBase Symposium
September 8, 2014 from 8:45am-5:00pm
The 12th Annual FishBase Symposium will be held at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum. Come learn about new insights into how to use the FishBase for Research.
Secondary School
All museum-led school programs increase students’ awareness of biodiversity, evolution, ecology, and conservation. School programs focus on conveying the beauty, wonder and importance of biodiversity. Note: Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your program time, so you can check in, visit the washrooms, and begin exploring the museum. Self-Led Visit All grades | Flexible […]
Adult Groups
Clubs, societies, special interest groups, friend groups, family groups and more are welcome to book a program for their visit to the Beaty Biodiversity Museum. Check out the available programs below then go to our booking form to put in a request for your group. Note: Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your program time, so […]
School Programs for All
Looking for things to do with your kids? Want to get them back into learning mode after a long summer? Grab all the neighbourhood kids and book a school tour here at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum. For the month of September, 2014 we have lowered our minimum group size from fifteen to eight.
100th Anniversary of Passenger Pigeon Extinction
Few if any humans alive today would remember what was once the most numerous bird species in North America. Indeed, few of us even know its name. Today, September 1st, 2014, marks a sad but important milestone, the exact 100th anniversary of the extinction of the Passenger Pigeon.
One Life to Live
Grades 3-7 | 1.5 hours Students will explore biodiversity and the interconnectedness of life by comparing structures and behaviours of local animals and plants in different habitats and communities. Students will participate in hands on activities and use museum specimens to learn about adaptations and relationships. Curriculum Links Grade 4: compare structures and behaviours of […]
Self-Led Visits
All grades | Flexible length Note: Self-led visits are available Tuesday through Sunday throughout the year and additionally Mondays during summer hours, between Victoria Day and Thanksgiving Day, inclusive. Explore the museum’s six collections at your own pace and with your own focus. Teachers are welcome to design and lead their own lessons or to […]
Discovering Plants
Grades 2-4 | 1.5 hours Plants are all around us and play an essential role in the lives of many living things – including ours! Students will investigate plant parts, life cycles, and discover the relationships between plants and other living things. Focusing on flowering plants, your class will explore the herbarium, get hands on […]