The Lunar New Year season lasts from January 21 to mid-February 2023. Educator Yvonne Wolf will describe the Chinese lunar calendar in relation to the Chinese New Year, as well as the relationship to flowers and include flower motifs on the carved pieces in the collection. Look for signs of Spring as we welcome the Year of the Hare.
Lecture – 2:00 p.m. – 60 minutes – Students & Adults Regular Museum Admission – Museum Members Free Reservations Recommended Register here
Erik Rintamaki is an amateur rockhound who made an amazing discovery on the shores of Lake Superior in the spring of 2017. After testing Erik was credited with the Discovery of Yooperlites in Michigan. Since then, Yooperlites have become a worldwide sensation. Erik will be talking about his discovery, where and how to find Yooperlites, and update everyone on his adventures.
Lecture – 2:00 p.m. – 60 minutes – All Ages Welcome
Regular Museum Admission – Museum Members Free
Reservations Recommended – Register here
Geologist Sara Kurth presents an interactive lecture on volcanoes. Learn how volcanoes work and compare different eruption styles. It will focus on recent eruptions and explore how volcanoes can affect local and global communities. Hands-on specimens will be available.
Lecture – 2:00 p.m. – 60 minutes – All Ages Welcome
Regular Museum Admission – Museum Members Free
Reservations Recommended – Register here
