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people using cameras outside.

Kids, cameras and the great outdoors. Virtually.

Sep 11, 2020

 For nearly a decade, I’ve been teaching kids the basics of photography, venturing outdoors with them and learning together how … Continue

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COVID-19 Visitor Information

Aug 2, 2020

The Florida Museum of Natural History is excited to welcome visitors back! Should you not feel ready to return just … Continue

A monarch caterpillar eats milkweed.

Mother of Monarchs: Unexpectedly rearing 22 caterpillars

May 18, 2020

 On April 2, 2020, I began to worry that I needed more milkweed. I found three large monarch caterpillars in … Continue

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Socially Distant Community Science 2020

Apr 21, 2020

Now that you watched Dave Blackburn’s video on how to use the iNaturalist app, why not go try it out … Continue

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Download FREE Museum Zoom Backgrounds

Apr 11, 2020

With so many people on Zoom calls lately, why not try a virtual background image from the Florida Museum? We’ve … Continue

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Ready to hop onto the iNaturalist app?

Apr 9, 2020

Have you heard about the iNaturalist app and want to try it out? It can be intimidating for people to … Continue

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Taking photos in your backyard: Photo tips and hints

Apr 8, 2020

During this time of shelter in place, you may find yourself wondering what to do. Perhaps you are trying to … Continue

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Listen here! We (heart) science!

Mar 19, 2020

Like so many millions of people around the world, a good number of our Museum staff, scientists and student researchers … Continue

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NOVA features our paleontologist on Feb. 5

Jan 31, 2020

Jon Bloch is no stranger to film crews and talking to viewers about his research. From the origin of primates … Continue

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Awarding the 2020 #MuseumSelfieDay trophy

Jan 28, 2020

Today we awarded the Hashtag Trophy to the Bloch Lab in our Vertebrate Paleontology Division for winning our staff #MuseumSelfieDay … Continue

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