Did you know that we have more than 29,000 specimens of fossils, rocks and minerals, plants, insects, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish? On Saturday Nov. 1 from 10 AM until noon, explore Ohio’s natural history with special activities for the whole family, all included with museum admission. Tour the exhibit Going, Going, Gone? Endangered and Extinct Species>; get up close and personal with natural history specimens; discover animals all over the museum; meet Jennifer Rounds, author of the new children’s book A Flock for Martha>; and learn about adventures awaiting you beyond the museum, from nature and wildlife groups who’ll be on hand. Click here for more information.

Ohio History Connection members: enjoy Breakfast With Conway (our resident mastodon) for just $5 per person, or free if you bring a non-member friend! Advance registration required–call 800.686.1545.