James T. Costa, Professor, Department of Biology, Western Carolina University Executive Director, Highlands Biological Station, University of North Carolina
Charles Darwin, iconic evolutionary biologist, was a naturalist with a passion for experiments.
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street
Study the secretive world of owls! Learn together with hands-on activities about bird beaks and feet and examine real specimens from our museum collections. Learn about the specific owl adaptations that make them incredible nocturnal predators, by investigating real feathers and bones. Dissect owl pellets to learn the
Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments, Science Center, 1 Oxford Street
Journey with your family into the world of the microscopic with Harvard researcher Scott Chimileski and museum educator Wendy Derjue-Holzer. Learn about early microscopes on display in the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments, try out modern microscopes, build simple microscopes, and use a macro lens to capture images with your smartphone.
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street
Four Saturdays: October 7, 14, 21, and 28 9:30–11:30 am
Through observational drawing, students will learn basic drawing skills they can continue to improve on their own. Participants will practice techniques in the classroom followed by sketching animal specimens in the galleries, with support and feedback from the course instructor.
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street
Ages 9-13
Get ready for Halloween by looking up close at real animal skeletons! We will explore a variety of different animal bones, learn why bones are important, and practice realistic drawing techniques for capturing them on paper.
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street
Learn to capture birds with colored pencils in this hands-on workshop. Explore basic avian anatomy and observational drawing techniques, then dive into some techniques for working with colored pencils to build up rich colors and plumage textures. All skill levels are welcome.
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street
Ages 9-13
Fierce talons, strong beaks, sharp vision? Look closely at hawk, eagle and owl specimens to discover what makes these birds such excellent hunters. Using specimens in the classroom and galleries, we’ll explore how to capture their forms on paper using realistic drawing techniques.
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street
Come investigate the Ice Age! Learn together with hands-on glacier demonstrations and activities, as well as real geologic clues about New England’s icy past. Examine the world of ice age animals by handling real fossils and exploring our collection of enormous Cenozoic Mammals. Step into the world of ice age man by
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street
What is a lizard, and how can it be used to answer questions about ecology and evolution? Through careful observations of lizards, see the characteristics that define lizards, and explore the question of how a lizard’s morphology relates to its habitat. Meet live lizards and take a brief behind-the-scenes tour of the lizard collection.
Instructor: Joe Martinez, Curatorial Assistant, Herpetology Department, Museum of Comparative Zoology and Sofia Prado-Irwin, Doctoral student, Organismic and Evolutionary Biology
