As a vital community and educational hub, the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History plans varied and engaging events and activities to help inspire discovery, wonder and stewardship.
Pacific Grove, CA, September 25, 2019 – As a vital community and educational hub, the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History plans varied and engaging events and activities to help inspire discovery, wonder and stewardship.
This mission reshapes the typical museum experience, while creating a busy calendar to pique anyone’s interest.
The following schedule completes the 2019 calendar:
What: Science Saturday — The Sounds of Science
When: Saturday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
From rabbit ears to bat echolocation, from owls in flight to dolphin sonar, the sense of hearing and the power of sound plays an important role in the natural world and how we study it. This free event allows participants to learn, make cool crafts and play fun games all about the science of sounds.
What: Junior Naturalist — Raptors
When: Saturday, Oct. 5, 9-10 a.m.
Where: Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
Visit the newly renovated Museum Bird Gallery and join Antonio Balesteri of Sky Patrol for an hour of feathery fun learning about the birds of prey of Monterey County.
What: Museum’s Annual Gala
When: Saturday, Oct. 5, 6:30-9 p.m.
Where: Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
Join us in celebrating the Wonder of the Museum at the annual gala, featuring local wineries (McIntyre Vineyards, Flywheel Wines, Morgan Winery, Blair Wines, Twisted Roots), breweries (Carmel Craft Brewing Company & Martha’s Hopyard) and restaurants (Beach House at Lovers Point, Lugano Swiss Bistro, La Balena, il grillo, TusCA Hyatt Regency Monterey, California Market at Hyatt Carmel Highlands, and Parker Lusseau), a silent auction, drawings and music from DJ Steb Montez.
What: How to Create a Butterfly Nectar Garden
When: Sunday, Oct. 6, 1-2 p.m.
Where: Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History Native Plant Garden
During Butterfly Days, join the museum and gardener Katie to learn how to create the type of nectar gardens that will attract monarchs near an overwintering site like the Pacific Grove Monarch Sanctuary. We’ll build a nectar garden together while we learn about the best types of native nectar plants to use in your own personal garden, and about the monarchs that could visit it.
What: Master Gardeners Demonstration Series
When: Monday, Oct. 14, 2-5 p.m.
Where: Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History Native Plant Garden
Join the Monterey Bay Chapter of the University of California Master Gardeners as we launch a new monthly demonstration series. These events kick off with Master Gardeners demonstrating the science of pruning. Guests will learn best practices and walk away with a new skill set to keep their own personal gardens thriving.
What: Hardcore Natural History Series — Sea Otters: A Parasite’s New Host
When: Thursday, Oct. 24, 6:30-8 p.m.
Where: Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
The southern sea otter population faces increasing challenges to survival. One of the largest obstacles otters face is a disease caused by the thorny-headed worm, a parasite known by scientists as an acanthocephalan. This talk features Richard Grewelle, PhD candidate at Hopkins Marine Station, who will discuss his current research.
What: Science Saturday — Bats, Spiders and Snakes
When: Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
Join us at this free event as we slither into the magical world of bats, spiders and snakes. Learn about these amazing (and important) animals as you visit fun and educational stations throughout the museum.
What: Junior Naturalist — Migratory Birds
When: Saturday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-noon
Where: Point Pinos, Pacific Grove
Each winter thousands of birds migrate south along the California Coast, and the Monterey Audubon Society’s SeaWatch initiative works to catalog the number and species that travel past our beautiful bay. Paul Fenwick of SeaWatch will join us as we discover more about some of the amazing species that will fill our skies this holiday season.
Saturday, November 9, 2019 Member Event
A Passion for Jade
11am-1pm
Donna Wobber, Monterey Bay Jade Festival board member and wife of the late artist Don Wobber, takes us on his journey through Jade Cove and his incredible art with this alluring stone. Members are invited to join this presentation, where we ‘dive’ into Wobber’s legacy of influencing the jade culture, and explain the incredible 2,400 pound jade art piece that resides in our Native Plant Garden. Museum membership required, with 25 spots available.
What: Science Saturday — Magnificent Monarchs
When: Saturday, Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
View live butterflies up close, migrate like a monarch, and learn how to garden with butterflies in mind. Participants at this free event can help our visiting monarchs by taking home their very own native wildflower pot.
What: Santa at the Museum
When: Monday, Dec. 2, 5:30-8 p.m.
Where: Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
Following Pacific Grove’s Tree Lighting Ceremony held at Jewell Park, walk the family over to the museum for a photo opportunity with Santa. Hosted by Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce.
What: Junior Naturalist — Tide Pool Exploration
When: Saturday, Dec. 14, 4-6 p.m.
Where: 631 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove
Bring your rubber boots or water shoes as we get into the intertidal with our very own LiMPETS program coordinator Hannah Sarver. We will explore this ecosystem and the fantastic creatures that inhabit it as we learn about sea stars, anemones, nudibranchs and more.
Open daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., the museum is at 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. For more information, call 648-5716, or visit www.pgmuseum.org.
Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Chatterbox PR
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 747-7455
