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SUMMARY:Darwin Day at the Thomas A. Greene Geological Museum 
DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday\, February 15th\, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM  \n\n\n\nWhere: 3209 N Maryland Ave\, Lapham Hall\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211  \n\n\n\nDarwin Day is a community science outreach event celebrating the life and times of one of the most brilliant and influential Victorian naturalists\, Charles R. Darwin. Darwin was an avid geologist and biologist who most famously developed the theory of natural selection—one of the driving mechanisms behind biological evolution—published in his seminal work: On the Origin of Species. Today\, this theory forms the foundation for many of our natural sciences. Darwin Day is a national celebration of Darwin’s scientific legacy typically held on (or near) his birthday.  \n\n\n\nDarwin Day is a free event and open to guests of all ages. Many wonderful geological and biological specimens will be available to observe\, with volunteers on hand to explain their fascinating histories. Learning tables focusing on the natural history of Wisconsin and the contributions of Thomas A. Greene to our understanding of local Wisconsin geology will be spread throughout Lapham Hall\, with many rare and beautiful samples on display from the Thomas A. Greene geological collection. Other activities will be available throughout the day\, including presentations by UWM scientists and guest speakers\, a scavenger hunt\, activities for kids\, and booths featuring many community organizations. There’s something for everyone\, so bring the family and have a full day of science fun! See below for our list of featured event speakers\, special activities\, and community partners:  \n\n\n\nFeatured Event Speakers: \n\n\n\n\n[11:00 AM] Underworld Wonders: Exploring Cave and Climate Connections (great for kids!) Mel Reusche  |  Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey \n\n\n\n[12:30 PM] Setting the Stage for Life: How the Universe Created the Conditions for Evolution on EarthDr. Michelle Thaller  |  NASA astrophysicist \n\n\n\n[2:00 PM] Museum Collections and the History of Life Dr. Jonathan Hendricks  |  Milwaukee Public Museum \n\n\n\n\nSpecial Activities: \n\n\n\n\nScavenger Hunt  [all day; find the specified specimens throughout the event to win a cool prize!] \n\n\n\nT. A. Greene’s Glowing Cavern  [all day; come see fantastic glowing fluorescent minerals!] \n\n\n\nTouch Room  [all day; feel nature under your fingers with real specimens you can actually touch!] \n\n\n\nHow Animals Defend Themselves  [all day; experience live animals and learn how Earth’s organisms defend themselves from predators!] \n\n\n\nStudent Research Discussion  [10:30 AM – 2:30 AM; hear our UWM student researchers throughout the day discuss their amazing scientific research!] \n\n\n\nStudent Research Poster Display [all day; check out the past research of UWM’s student researchers and learn what’s happening on campus!] \n\n\n\nChildren’s Activities Hall  [all day; Let your kids have a ball with coloring\, jewelry making\, button stamping\, and many other fun activities!] \n\n\n\nStar Lab Portable Planetarium Show  [10:00 AM – 2:30 PM; see the stars with this awesome planetarium show hosted every thirty minutes by the Wehr Nature Center] \n\n\n\n\nCommunity Partners: \n\n\n\nWe want to thank all the community organizations that help Darwin Day come together. Each of these partners will be present at the event. Stop by and say hi!  \n\n\n\n\nManfred Olson Planetarium \n\n\n\nMequon Nature Preserve \n\n\n\nWisconsin Geological Society \n\n\n\nKettle Moraine Geological Society \n\n\n\nWisconsin Geological & Natural History Survey \n\n\n\nCoffeeShop Astrophysics \n\n\n\nUpham Woods Outdoor Learning Center \n\n\n\nWeis Earth Science Museum \n\n\n\nSchlitz Audubon Nature Center \n\n\n\nWehr Nature Center \n\n\n\nMilwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District\n\n\n\nWisconsin Master Naturalist\n\n\n\n\nPlanning Your Day: \n\n\n\nFor location and parking information\, please follow the link below:  \n\n\n\nPlan Your Visit \n\n\n\nThanks\, and we hope to see you there!  \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact: Chase Shelburne: shelbur2@uwm.edu Rob Graziano: graziano@uwm.edu 
URL:https://uwm.edu/geosciences/event/darwin-day-at-the-thomas-a-greene-geological-museum/
LOCATION:Greene Gallery\, Lapham Hall 168\, 3209 N Maryland Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211
CATEGORIES:Geosciences Event,Greene Museum
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