BC has a new Global Geopark!
British Columbians recently gained yet another reason to be deeply proud of our magnificent and biodiversity-rich province: it is now home to the second United Nations-designated Global Geopark in North America!
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Biodiversity Anyone?
We recently came across a blog post by Bree Galbraith (@breegalbraith) on Peaks and Harbours, her “not just for moms” blog that showcases everything our city has to offer the younger crowd. The post talks about her experience visiting the Museum with her two young sons and features beautiful photos that her son took. Bree kindly adapted the post to be shown here.
Birding with the Beaty
On Saturday, September 20th we set off on a birding walk around campus, this was the first in a new series of Campus Walks. It was a perfect fall day, the weather was sunny and the red, orange and yellow of the turning leaves were stunning against a brilliant blue sky. Our quest to find and identify local birds took us to some interesting corners of campus.
A Window into the History of the Beaty Biodiversity Museum Collections
The BBM was especially fortunate to have two of Dr. David Brownstein’s Research in History Geography Class archiving students haunt the halls of the Beaty Biodiversity curatorial wing during the 2014 winter term. Recently, their projects were uploaded to UBC cIRcle.
FUN Society Gala
Friends Uniting for Nature (FUN) Society is a non-profit charitable organization whose mission is to empower kids and youth to make positive change by inspiring them into action. Kids and youth are supported in creating their own Passion Projects, something to better their community or environment.
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 – 3:00pmShona EllisWant 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
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