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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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 an
