Bruce Museum Explores The Animal World This Summer

Greenwich, CT - From large-scale photographs of animals living in zoos and sanctuaries around the world to macro images of native bees abuzz in local backyards, the Bruce Museum in Greenwich this summer explores the amazingly diverse world of animals, many species of which are at increasing risk of survival.

Currently on view in the museum’s galleries are two science-related exhibitions: National Geographic Photo Arkand Wild Bees: Photographs by Paula Sharp and Ross Eatman. Both exhibitions seek to engage audiences of all ages through a range of educational programs and activities, allowing visitors not only a chance to look but also to learn.

Some of the programs, panel discussions and special events taking place this summer at the Bruce include:

Tuesday, June 26, 6-8 pm, the Bruce Museum will host “Conservation Conversation,” a live, interactive discussion featuring an array of local wildlife conservation experts, including Gregg Dancho, Director of Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo; Peter Gottesman, Founder of Endangered Species Revenge; Jim Knox, Curator of Education at the Beardsley Zoo; Dara Reid, Director of Wildlife in Crisis; and Tim Walsh, Bruce Museum Collection Manager.

Tuesday, July 10, 6:30 – 8:00 pm, the Bruce hosts “Cuba’s Unique and Spectacular Biodiversity,” a Science Lecture by Dr. Ana Luz Porzecanski. In a richly illustrated and inter-active presentation, drawn from a recent expedition to Humboldt National Park, Dr. Porzecanski will introduce us to the extraordinary biodiversity across Cuba’s forests, caves, wetlands, and reefs, describe the island’s remarkable and unique animals and plants, and discuss their biology and connections to Cuban culture, as well as how Cubans are working toward their conservation.

Sunday, July 15, 1:00 – 4:00 pm, the Bruce hosts its annual Summer Family Day, “Mountain Lions, Tigers, and Bees, Oh My!” Meet and learn about animals from the Stamford Museum & Nature Center from 1:30-3:30 pm. See a performance of To Bee or Not to Bee from Jonathan Mirin of the Piti Theatre Company at 2:00 pm. Seating is limited. Tickets are first come, first serve. STEAM projects offered throughout the Museum.

The Wild Bees exhibition, on view in the Museum’s Science Gallery through November 11, 2018, is also the inspiration a special program taking place on Thursday, July 26, 7:00 – 8:30 pm: “The Language of Flavor in Honey: A Guided Sensory Honey Tasting.” Carla Marina Marchese, Italian-trained honey expert from Red Bee Honey of Weston, will lead an educational talk and guided tasting of six American honeys paired with local cheeses and seasonal produce.

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Submitted by Cos Cob, CT

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