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DYK there are over 40 wild species of blackberries & raspberries in MN? You can learn more about common plants you might find in MN this summer in our recent blog post, or learn on plant walk with our Herbarium Manager, Tim Whitfield, on Aug 18. More at: bellmuseum.umn.edu/blog/five-thin…

Our next Sensory Friendly Saturday is coming up on Saturday, August 19, 8–10 am! Sensory Friendly Saturday provides a welcoming and accessible environment for individuals, families, and children who have sensory sensitivities. Learn more at: bellmuseum.umn.edu/event/sensory-…

Birding is for everyone! Join us for Open Birding on Aug 19, 10–11 am! This short guided experience welcomes all experience levels, especially those who are new to bird-watching! Learn more at: bellmuseum.umn.edu/event/open-bir…

This summer, Cedar Creek ESR partnered with the Bell Museum for several wonderful outreach and summer camp offerings. There’s nothing like getting up close and personal with nature at Cedar Creek!

Expeditions are back! Catch Bell scientists and experts on the Learning Landscape as they explain the process of measuring, cataloging, and preparing natural history specimens! You can find them August 15–19, 10 am–3 pm. Learn more at: bellmuseum.umn.edu/events/

Meet Bell resident artist Alicia de la Cruz & see her works in progress on Aug 19, 10–1! Alicia is a beadworker & member of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. In her residency with the Bell, she is exploring specimens from the Herbarium & learning about evolution & the tree of life.

Solution Studio is not only sparking the creativity and problem-solving skills of our visitors, but our Bell Museum Exhibits Team. Check out story behind the new moving cattail component we just added!

Day 3 of Bell Museum Expeditions — Team Bird was busy! More to come from different curators and students as they prep specimens for the scientific collection through Saturday 8/19, come check it out under the big tent on the Big Woods Plaza 10a-3p bellmuseum.umn.edu/event/bell-exp…

Join Smithsonian’s NMAAHC for a Career Conversation with physicist Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein (chanda.bsky.social prescod-weinstein) on August 25th at 11am. Submit questions/watch the interview: s.si.edu/44d77JC Explore previous interviews with African American STEM professionals: s.si.edu/3OEjQiu.

Black In Natural History Museums Week will be back soon. This will be our third year. We can’t wait to share more stories, make more connections and reveal a top secret project we've been working on this year! Save the date #BlackInNHMs: Oct 15-21, 2023

With the new school year upon us, we’re so excited to welcome our new Curator of Fishes and Assistant Professor, Kassandra Ford! Learn more about Dr. Ford, her research interests, and background in our recent blog post. Read it at: bellmuseum.umn.edu/blog/welcome-k…

Do you ever see brown recluse spiders in your home? If you are a pest control professional, do you every catch them in sticky traps. If so, we need them. Please DM me for more information as to how to get them to us. #recluse #brownrecluse #spider #PestControl #urbanevolution

Our next Sensory Friendly Saturday is coming up on Saturday, September 16, 8–10 am! Sensory Friendly Saturdays provide a welcoming and accessible environment for individuals, families, and children who have sensory sensitivities. Learn more: bellmuseum.umn.edu/event/sensory-…

Great story about how @natimkoch is using lichens in a novel way to monitor air pollution!

Don’t get caught in the dark—stop in and pick up a pair of eclipse glasses at the Bell’s Curiosity Shop. Learn more about the upcoming eclipse on October 14 and safe solar viewing at: bellmuseum.umn.edu/astronomy/ecli…

BIG NEWS! I’m so honored and EXCITED to lead the Bell Museum - an extraordinary institution with incredible people - into its next chapter!

Awesome to host you and so many awesome CFANS researchers at the Bell Museum as part of CFANS Celebrating Friends: Appreciation Night and Showcase!

It’s #GiveToTheMax2023 — support our Bell Museum team’s great work inspiring curiosity and wonder in communities throughout Minnesota through our portable planetarium! #UMF

There is still time to give! This Give to the Max Day you can support access to the Bell’s Exploradome for students across Minnesota. GIVE TODAY and your donation will make it possible for the Exploradome to reach 18,000 people! #GiveToTheMax2023 #UMF crowdfund.umn.edu/index.cfm?fuse…

It’s your last chance before time runs out! There is still some time for you to make a donation to support statewide access to the Bell’s Exploradome and inspire students across Minnesota. #GiveToTheMax2023 #UMF crowdfund.umn.edu/index.cfm?fuse…