Looking for something fun and educational to do? 

Take a look at some upcoming events that are happening that are great for the whole family. Some events listed may be enjoyed by adults only, and some are geared more toward children. Either way, here are some things you may want to consider participating in! 

The Science of Anatomy and Dissection
An exploration into the anatomy and structure of living things! From a jellyfish to a human being, living things each have a distinctive form and function. We will be learning about the anatomy and internal structure of living things. Our exploration will include dissection of a clamworm, a starfish, and a frog to enhance the science we will be learning.
Friday, November 7 from 9 - 11 am
             Whole Creature Anatomy and Function
Friday, November 14 from 9 - 11 am
              Dissection of Invertebrates and Frog
Classes are taught by Samantha Hardcastle, certified teacher.
There will be instruction, group activities, and hands-on projects to involve students.
Ages: 9 - 12 years old
Location: Museum classroom 204
Cost: $45.00 per child
Registration: In person or by mail, in the order of payment received. No verbal registrations will be accepted. Please fill in the registration form and send it with a check to IMNH.
Questions: contact Rebecca A. Thorne-Ferrel at 282-2195 or thorrebe@isu.edu.

Monthly Exhibit Talk - Archaeology

16,000-Year-Old Beach Party in Idaho

Oct 17; Friday; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Presenter:  Skip Lohse, IMNH interim director and ISU anthropology professor

Dr. Lohse will share the results of an astonishing new archaeological discovery from the Castle Rock area of south-central Idaho.  Uncovered by accident, researchers discovered four distinct layers ranging.  Typical Clovis tools were found at the top layer but artifacts dated to 16,000-years-old were found at the bottom layer.  These pre-Clovis tools make it the oldest archaeological site in Idaho and one of the oldest in the nation. According to Dr. Lohse, "Archaeologists have hotly debated whether or not Clovis tool users were the first residents of America. This debate is likely to continue but this site appears to provide strong evidence that pre-Clovis people lived in Idaho 16,000 years ago."

Intended Audience:  Public

Location:  Museum Classroom 204

Fee:  Standard museum admission fees apply. As always, Museum Members are free. Museum admissions desk and gallery will be open at 6:30.

For more information, please contact: Kristin Fletcher, (208) 282-2262, fletkris@isu.edu

RiverWalk - Pocatello

The Bonneville Flood

October 18, 2008 . Saturday . 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Presenter: Dr. Paul Link

Join popular geologist and ISU faculty member Dr. Paul Link for an entertaining and informative walk along the AMI Trail. Explore the landforms left behind by the Bonneville Flood when it washed through the Portneuf Valley 14,500 years ago.  Walks are geared toward all ages and abilities unless otherwise stated.

In partnership with: Portneuf Greenway

Intended Audience: Public

Location: Meet at AMI Trailhead near the Pocatello Animal Shelter, accessed on Avenue of the Chiefs, off of S. 5th Avenue

Fee: Free; donations welcome

For more information, please contact: Kristin Fletcher, (208) 282-2262, fletkris@isu.edu

RiverWalk - Idaho Falls

River Geology

Oct 25, 2008 . Saturday . 8:30 AM-10:00 AM

Presenter: Dr. Glenn Thackray

Join ISU Geosciences professor Dr. Glenn Thackray for the Museum's 2nd Idaho Falls RiverWalk.  Discover the fascinating geological formations encountered walking the Idaho Falls Greenbelt.  According to Thackray, "Because of regional volcanism, glaciation, and tectonic activity, the Snake has had to 'figure it out,' and we can read this story in the rocks along the river."

Intended Audience: Public

Location: University Place, 1784 Science Center Drive, Idaho Falls

Fee: Free; donations welcome

For more information, please contact: Rebecca Thorne-Ferrel at (208) 282-2195, thorrebe@isu.edu

Science Saturday:  Explorations in Physics

Spooky Science:  Phun with Smoke and Mirrors

October 25, 2008; 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Presenter:  Claire Chow & Tobin Giraud, ISU Physics Students

Celebrate Halloween with Spooky Science: Fun with Smoke and Mirrors as you learn the mysteries of Physics.

In partnership with:  ISU Department of Physics

Intended Audience: 3rd - 5th Grades

Location: Museum Classroom 204 / Physics Department

Fee: $20.00 Per Student

For more information, please contact: Rebecca Thorne-Ferrel at (208) 282-2195, thorrebe@isu.edu

Natural History Academy

Leaves in Fall

October 29; Wednesday; 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Presenter:  Joanna Barrett, college of Education Student

Leaves falling from trees, changing color, as the days become cooler. We will be learning about why this changes in Fall Leaves occurs.

Intended Audience:  1st & 2nd Grades

Location:  Museum Classroom 204

Fee:  $18 per student

For more information, please contact: Rebecca Thorne-Ferrel at (208) 282-2195, thorrebe@isu.edu

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

Children's Activity

Gyotaku ~ Fish Painting

Nov 1; Saturday; 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Presenter:  Jennifer Jackson, conservation educator for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game

Learn about the ancient art of gyotaku, or fish painting.  Children should bring a clean T-shirt, canvas bag, or sheet squares and dress prepared to get a little paint spattered.  Advance registration required.

Intended Audience:  Children ages 6-12; 20 children maximum.

Location:  Museum Classroom 204

Fee:  $15 per student

For more information, please contact: Rebecca Thorne-Ferrel at (208) 282-2195, thorrebe@isu.edu

ISU Gallery Walk

Monthly Exhibit - Paleontology

Nov 3; Monday; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

In conjunction with the ISU Gallery Walks, IMNH will feature a new monthly exhibit for each walk. This month's exhibit features  recent research on invertebrate and vertebrate fossils from the Escalante/Grand Staircase National Monument in Southern Utah curated by Dr. Leif Tapanila from the ISU Department of Geosciences.

Intended Audience: Public

Location:  IMNH Gallery

Fee:  Free

For more information, please contact:  Dave Mead at (208) 282-3410, meaddavi@isu.edu

Monthly Exhibit Talk

Escalante Clam Calamity

Nov 7; Friday; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Presenter:  Dr. Leif Tapanila, geology professor at ISU

Dr. Tapanila will share his recent research on invertebrate and vertebrate fossils from the Escalante/Grand Staircase National Monument in Southern Utah.  This area is one of the most remote and least explored areas in the United States.  His research revealed a remarkably whole riverine ecosystem from the Cretaceous Period during the dinosaur's decline.  Leif will discuss in detail several objects in the Monthly Exhibit including dinosaur ribs with teeth marks, a fossilized ant nest, and a spectacular assemblage of fossilized clams.

Intended Audience:  Public

Location:  Museum Classroom 204

Fee:  Standard museum admission fees apply. As always, Museum Members are free. Museum admissions desk and gallery will be open at 6:30.

For more information, please contact: Rebecca Thorne-Ferrel at (208) 282-2195, thorrebe@isu.edu