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“Raising Big Blue” film screening

Raising Big Blue aired on Discovery Channel June 5, 2011. Mark Miller Productions and the Discovery Channel present this documentary feature following the story of our blue whale skeleton from PEI to Victoria to Vancouver. See the behind-the-scenes drama involved in recovering, cleaning, and restoring the skeleton of the largest creature on earth.

“Raising Big Blue” film screening

Raising Big Blue aired on Discovery Channel June 5, 2011. Mark Miller Productions and the Discovery Channel present this documentary feature following the story of our blue whale skeleton from PEI to Victoria to Vancouver. See the behind-the-scenes drama involved in recovering, cleaning, and restoring the skeleton of the largest creature on earth.

Forest Wonderland

Forest Wonderland

Exploring the Forest: Edible Plants, Wildlife, and the Discovery of New Species in the Wild This presentation highlights the rich ecological value of forest ecosystems through three key areas: 🌿 The Edible and Medicinal Value of Forest Plants Discover the hidden treasures of the forest by exploring edible and medicinal plants. Learn about the traditional […]

Peatland Mosses – an interactive tour of her exhibition with artist Lisa Matthias

Peatland Mosses – an interactive tour of her exhibition with artist Lisa Matthias

Join artist Lisa Matthias at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum as she takes visitors on an interactive tour of her exhibition.

Beaty Nocturnal: Stumpy – the Life and Times of a Western Redcedar

Beaty Nocturnal: Stumpy – the Life and Times of a Western Redcedar

Hear from speakers involved in bringing this exhibit to life at 6pm. Join a tour of the whole museum at 7pm for this Nocturnal evening. 

International Day for Biological Diversity

International Day for Biological Diversity

Special admission by donation all day for the International Day for Biological Diversity.

UBC Campus Moss Walk

UBC Campus Moss Walk

Join curatorial staff from the Bryophytes, Lichens, and Fungi collection in the UBC Herbarium to differentiate mosses from similar organisms, to learn about how they live and reproduce, and how to identify some commonly found species on UBC campus.

Spring Break – Jump into Jumping Spiders

Spring Break – Jump into Jumping Spiders

This year for Spring Break, we are focusing on Jumping Spiders!

“Raising Big Blue” film screening

See the behind-the-scenes drama involved in recovering, cleaning, and restoring the skeleton of the largest creature on earth.

“Raising Big Blue” film screening

See the behind-the-scenes drama involved in recovering, cleaning, and restoring the skeleton of the largest creature on earth.