Natural History Blog

It’s About Time – A New Ice Age Carnivore Found in Ohio!

Those of us interested in the fauna of the Ice Age (or Pleistocene epoch) are always on the lookout for the Big Two. One of these, the dire wolf, has recently been discovered!

Celebrating World Snake Day 2021

World Snake Day 2021 is Friday, July 16! Want to learn more about these misunderstood animals?

Getting to Know Ohio with the Ohio History Connection Passport Program

Read on to learn more about one experience with the passport program and make sure to pick up a passport of your own!

Wildlife Forensics – How Museums Can Assist in Solving Wildlife Crimes

Read more about wildlife forensics and how museums can use their collections to help protect wildlife.

Get Ready for Brood X!

Western Ohio as well as Indiana, Maryland, Illinois, Tennessee, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, Virginia, and North Carolina are all due to experience...

Understanding the Climate Crisis – Part I

Understanding the Climate Crisis – Part II

May 12 Coffee With a Curator: Follow-up Questions

Origins of the 50th Earth Day – Part II

Origins of the 50th Earth Day