Category Archives: Events

Nature Heroes recognized at Nature Inspiration Awards

Posted on November 18, 2016 by

An inspiring group of nature heroes assembled Nov. 9 for our Nature Inspiration Awards. Mark Graham shares their accomplishments. Continue reading →

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Natural Capital: its time has come!

Posted on December 9, 2015 by

An international conference allowed Meg Beckel to advocate for the importance of natural history collections. Continue reading →

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November in West Virginia: Inspiring the Next Generation.

Posted on November 26, 2015 by

Museum CEO Meg Beckel is part of an international team developing ideas to connect youth with nature. Continue reading →

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It’s Not Every Day You Get to Fly Over a New Dinosaur Museum!

Posted on September 10, 2015 by

Surprising architecture, fascinating exhibitions and even a helicopter flight over a fossil site! Our CEO Meg Beckel shares highlights from her visit to the brand new Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum in Alberta. Continue reading →

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Creating a Better Future for the Arctic: The Role of Natural-History Museums

Posted on May 14, 2015 by

Digitization and data sharing, research collaboration, creation of educational activities for the general public… Returning from a meeting of the Arctic Natural History Museums Alliance, Meg Beckel, President and CEO of the Canadian Museum of Nature, presents the vision and projects of the group. Continue reading →

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Arctic Change 2014: Sharing Our New Knowledge with the World

Posted on January 29, 2015 by

Museum researchers joined the 1200 delegates of this vast conference to share their findings on diatoms, phytoplankton, algae and Arctic plants Continue reading →

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Nature Inspiration Awards—Oh, What a Night

Posted on November 25, 2014 by

Museum President Meg Beckel reflects on a great evening that featured inspirational people, projects and stories—all with a connection to nature. Continue reading →

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It all must glow…even the food!

Posted on May 22, 2014 by

Find out what makes certain foods and drinks glow under UV light. Continue reading →

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NatureTalks: Hot Science!

Posted on May 8, 2014 by

Through its up-to-date mix of cutting-edge science topics, ethical questions and facilitated discussions, the NatureTalks programme has changed intern Dana Moretti’s perception of museums. Continue reading →

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Can Dirty Mean Healthy?

Posted on April 29, 2014 by

Millions of years of evolution can’t be all wrong. Biologist Judith Price, the expert interviewee at our last NatureTalks of the season, explains what parasites and the human microbiome can do for you. Continue reading →

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