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Scrimshaw Workshop

Art Courses Open to the Public

When you think of scrimshaw, whaling ships may come to mind. However, the art of scratching artistic images into materials can be traced back throughout human history and prehistory. Nate Salzman, Education and Exhibit Specialist from the Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, will share with us the history of scrimshaw, and then we will learn how […]

Cost: $30-45

Amphibians 101

Courses Open to the Public

Amphibians (frogs, toads, salamanders, newts, efts, and caecilians) are incredibly diverse and incredibly imperiled. According to the IUCN, 43% of the world’s amphibians are in catastrophic decline or already extinct, more than birds and mammals combined. This course will cover: basic amphibian biology anatomy conservation and emerging fungal threats captive care and housing from basic […]

Cost: $55-85