What's Happening

The Bell Museum will be closed on Saturday, July 4th in observance of the Independence Day holiday. The museum will reopen Sunday, July 5th.

EXHIBIT
Wolves and Wild Lands in the 21st Century
Through October 4, 2009
Through real wolf displays and photography by Jim Brandenburg, this provocative exhibit examines conservation issues facing wolves from the Arctic to southeastern United States. Developed by the International Wolf Center in Ely, Minnesota, the exhibit tackles the questions: What can people do to make living with wolves easier? What are the financial and environmental costs of wolf predation on livestock? And will coyotes ultimately win out over wolves in the competition for food and space?

Wolves and Wild Lands Exhibit Walkabout with David Mech
Wednesday, July 22, Noon to 1 p.m.
Free with museum admission
Join internationally recognized wolf researcher David Mech for a personal, close-up tour of the exhibit. Mech, whose appointments include chair of the World Conservation Union's Wolf Specialist Group, senior research scientist with the U.S. Geological Survey and an adjunct professor at the University's Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology, will share stories and insights about one of Minnesota's most fascinating animals.

EXHIBIT
Nature Photography by Dr. Stanley Leonard
Through August 23, 2009
Twin Cities pediatrician and avid nature photographer Dr. Stanley Leonard has captured the beauty of nature in locales ranging from Minnesota to the Galapagos Islands. With a focus on water birds, such as herons and egrets, Leonard's images detail the beauty and complexity of daily life in wildlife refuges and remote islands.

Summer Discovery Day Camps
Through September 4th, 2009
These popular weeklong day camps are packed with hands-on projects that encourage kids to explore the fields of science, art, and technology. Each year these interactive camps are offered on a range of stimulating topics, all led by talented Bell Museum education staff. Examples of upcoming camps include Art in Nature, Reptiles Rule and Amphibians are Cool, Forensic Science, and Mysteries of the Plant World. Camps are scheduled in June, July, August, and September. Call 612-624-9050 to register.

Minnesota: A History of the Land "on air" in July
On five successive Wednesdays in July, tpt 2 will rebroadcast the award winning documentary Minnesota: A History of the Land Episodes I-V. The programs will air at 7 p.m. each night. The broadcasts start July 2. The series vividly brings to life the epic story of the people and landscapes of Minnesota. From the retreat of the last ice sheets to the growth of today's suburbs - the series seeks to entertain as it enriches our understanding of Minnesota's past, present and future.
DVDs of all five episodes plus a CD of the music can be purchased from the Bell Museum.

UPCOMING EXHIBIT
America's Best Idea: A Photographic Journey Through Our National Parks
August 8 - October 4, 2009
Dubbed "America's best idea" by American historian, novelist and environmentalist Wallace Stegner, the U.S. National Park System includes 58 official national parks and more than 400 protected natural sites. Democratic in design, the National Park System is quintessentially American - and a radical departure from Old World notions that kept large tracks of wild land off limits to common folk. This stirring exhibit features stunning color panoramic prints of America's national parks taken by famed landscape photographer Stan Jorstad, one of only a handful of professionals who have photographed all 58 national parks. Jorstad's images capture the sweeping beauty of America's natural landscape from the Grand Canyon to Denali, the Badlands to the Everglades and Minnesota's own Voyageurs.

Bell Museum's Bonding Request Vetoed
While the Bell Museum's new building project received support in both Minnesota's House of Representatives and Senate, the University of Minnesota's request for bonding was vetoed by Governor Tim Pawlenty on Saturday, May 16th. University of Minnesota employees and the museum staff are deeply grateful for the support of Minnesotans who called, wrote or met with their legislators in support of the museum's request. In the meantime, we look forward to an exciting summer lineup of exhibits and programs showcasing the lives of wolves and the beauty of America's national parks.
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