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What’s bigger, you or a blue whale’s rib bone? Can you tell the difference between a drone bee and a worker bee? Do you know how old Gus the Gopher Tortoise is? Discover the answers to these questions and many more as you explore the wonders of Nova Scotia’s land and sea at the Museum of Natural History. See ancient fossils, glittering gold, frogs and snakes, stunning Mi'kmaq artifacts, sea creatures from an ocean tide pool, deadly mushrooms and whale skeletons. From an eagle's nest to the ocean floor, there's something for everyone. |
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POISON PLANT PATCH »Poison Ivy, Monkshood, Buttercup and Destroying Angel are all examples of toxic plants or mushrooms found in this province. Featuring more 50 species of plants, mushrooms and algae, this introduction will help you identify poisonous plants, recognize medical symptoms of poisoning and explore associated folklore. |
SABLE ISLAND »Located 300 km south-east of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Sable Island is renowned for its wild horses and shipwrecks. It is also an island with a fascinating geological and natural history that reflects the challenge of surviving wind, waves and isolation. |
YOUNG NATURALISTS CLUB »The Young Naturalists Club is a fun, free nature club for kids 8 to 12 years old. Meetings take place at the Museum the 3rd Saturday morning of each month. Contact the Coordinator for more information. |
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