Included with general museum admission, but pre-registration strongly recommended.
Buckeyes, snakes and spotted salamanders – Oh My! Join us at the Ohio History Center on Sat. January 27th to learn more about the plants and animals that call Ohio home.
Check out the list of timed activities below!
11:00 a.m. - Beekeeping Program with Bring the Farm to You
Stop by to learn more about the life and habits of the gentle honeybee (please note that this program is intended for younger visitors).
11:30 a.m. - Special Exhibit Tour with OHC Curator of Natural History, Dave Dyer
OHC Curator of Natural History, Dave Dyer, will lead this special exhibit tour of the Nature of Ohio Exhibit.
Noon - COSI's Wild Experience
COSI’s Wild Experience will be bringing several animals from its ambassador collection to talk about some truly WILD SCIENCE!
2 p.m. - Worm Composting with SWACO
Join us to learn more about the practice of composting with the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO).
3 p.m. - Ohio School of Falconry
The Ohio School of Falconry will give you the chance to see several amazing birds of prey in-person!
4 p.m. - Nature of Ohio Highlights Tour
Join a museum staff member on a “highlights” exhibit tour of Nature of Ohio.
Ongoing - Fossil ID Table with OHC Curator of Natural History, Dave Dyer and Orton Geological Museum Curator, Dale Gnidovec
Ongoing - Ice Age Mammal Museum Quest Scavenger Hunt
Stop by and visit our community partners for this event!
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Ohio Geological Survey
Orton Geological Museum
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Dawes Arboretum
Cedar Bog