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Exhibits

 

The Butterfly House 

July 1st to September 7th

Enjoy the magic of nature's winged-wonders
July 1st to September 7th

Butterfly House Hours: Daily 10:30 am to 4:30pm

Wednesday, 10:30 am to 7:00pm

Sunday, 1:00-4:30pm

Salt Essentials
July 1- October 11

Visiting exhibition
Common salt is sodium chloride —well known for enhancing flavour in our foods.
But salt is much more than a seasoning. It is essential to the proper functioning of our body. But did you know that salt is found in many other parts of our daily lives such as detergents, glass and plastic material?

Learn the fascinating origins of salt and explore its historical journey. Salt has caused wars, served as money of exchange, was taxed and was at the forefront of the industrial revolution. It has symbolic values in social culture too.We all know what to do if you topple over a salt shaker!
Presented in French and English


                             

The giant Northern Spring Peeper, a seasonal fixture at the Museum of Natural History, in Halifax, for the past 23 years, can be seen on the southeast side of the Museum .

 

 

More info refer to EVENTS calendar \

Saturday, August 16

Happy Hatch-day to Gus!
2:30 pm - 4:30pm
This year we are celebrating Happy Hatch-day to Gus! Gus pals young and old can enjoy cake and celebrate Gus’ 87th ‘Hatch-day’. Learn about the joys and perils of reproduction and hatching time for turtles and tortoises. Meet some eco-heros who are helping with the conservation of turtles in Nova Scotia and how you too can participate.

 

 

What's Happening

 

* Special Event  for school visits . . .

public welcome too !    

Know farms, Know food”
Exploring Sustainable Living

June 8th to 19th

We are what we eat... but what is it we are eating? Educate your students on the importance of their food.

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June 8 & 9:

Special school program for grades 7 and 8
Limited space registration required :

Contact Amy at 902- 424-6512 or colemaae@gov.ns.ca

June 10 - 19:

program geared towards grades P-6 and the general public.

Presented by the Department of Agriculture and the Museum of Natural History with Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture ,Ecology Action Centre, Nova Scotia Young Farmers' Forum, and Nova Scotia 4H

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Weekend & Wednesday Eve Programs: click

Young Naturalists Club

Kids 8 years old and up can  connect with nature in a fun and informative way. The Club meets once a
month at the Museum for indoor meetings, and have one field trip per month  For more info YNC 

 

Birding Events

 Male Canada Warbler in breeding plumage  

The Butterfly House

July 1- September 7

 

 

Our Featured Sites

Poison Ivy

 

Sable Island Horse

Pics

 

Nova Scotia's Provincial Berry

The Blueberry

Photo credit:Shirely Robb