Saturday Alive! Sounds of Nature with guest speaker, Eric Cline
Ever wonder which animals are making the sounds you hear in nature? Join guest speaker and former AM&G Educational Interpreter, Eric Cline, as we explore the ways animals communicate with each other through a variety of sounds and calls when in danger, defending their territory, and looking for a mate.
Program is included in museum admission and free for members.
Falconry: Then and Now
Included with admission and free for AM&G members
Falconry is an ancient sport in which falcons or hawks are used to hunt game. It became popular during the Middle Ages among the privileged class in Western Europe and Britain and continues today with modern falconry. Join the Berman Museum and licensed falconers, Shari Rettig and John Brunson, to learn how the sport evolved over hundreds of years, and why falconry is beneficial for wildlife management and conservation.
Learn, Grow, Eat, and Go!
Join Alabama Cooperative Extension Agent, Tammy Hall each Wednesday for Learn, Grow, Eat, and Go! Learn, Grow, Eat, and Go! (LGEG) is the research and evidence-based curriculum project of the Junior Master Gardener Program that combines academic achievement, gardening, nutrient-dense food experiences, physical activity, and family engagement. This linear set of hands-on, proven lessons, will help students better understand plants and how plants provide for people’s needs. The curriculum features opportunities for the students to participate in fresh vegetable tastings/evaluations, simple recipe demos, and physical activities that research shows can improve on-task behavior and academic performance.
This program is designed for rising 3rd – 5th grade students. Pre-registration recommended.
Creature Feature
Did you know that the Anniston Museums and Gardens is home to a variety of live reptiles, mammals and birds? Make plans to join us in the exhibit halls on the 2nd Saturday of each month between 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to meet and learn about one of our animal ambassadors. You never know who will be featured!
This program is included in museum admission and free for members.
HerpFest: Celebration of Reptiles and Amphibians
It is time to celebrate and appreciate our slimy, scaly friends! Herp Fest 2023 will be at the Longleaf Event Center with fun for the entire family. Enjoy face painting, family-friendly crafts and interactives, including reptile and amphibian-themed presentations, and live animals. Joining us this year are Alabama Herpetological Society, Jacksonville State University, Cheaha State Park, Cook Museum, and Birmingham Zoo, just to name a few! During the event, food trucks will be onsite for delicious snacks and lunch. This event offers guests of all ages the opportunity to learn more about our slimy and scaly friends!
While you are here, enjoy all that the Anniston Museums and Gardens has to offer! The Anniston Museum of Natural History and the Berman Museum will be joining in on the fun with herp-related scavenger hunts and artifact displays.
HerpFest is $10 per person. AM&G members receive a $5 discount. Purchase tickets online at www.ExploreAMAG.org or at the door.
Saturday Alive!
Join us for a guest favorite – Saturday Alive! Each month we’ll discuss a new topic and introduce you to several of our animal ambassadors. There is always something fun to learn at the Anniston Museums and Gardens!
This program is included with daily admission and is free for members.
Buggin’ Out: Bees, Wasps, and Yellow Jackets
We are buggin’ out over bees, wasps, and yellow jackets at the Anniston Museums and Gardens. Join us as we learn about these stingin’ insects through an interactive presentation and activities with one of our museum educators.
This program is included with daily admission and is free for members.
Creature Feature
Did you know that the Anniston Museums and Gardens is home to a variety of live reptiles, mammals, and birds? Make plans to join us in the Anniston Museum of Natural History’s exhibit halls on the 2nd Saturday of each month between 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to meet and learn about one of our animal ambassadors. You never know who will be featured!
This program is included in museum admission and is free for members.
Saturday Alive! Endangered and Invasive Species Edition
Join us for a guest favorite – Saturday Alive! Each month we’ll discuss a new topic and introduce you to several of our animal ambassadors. In honor of Earth Day, we will meet animal ambassadors that were once endangered, are currently on the Endangered Species List, and those considered invasive. There is always something fun to learn at the Anniston Museums and Gardens!
This program is included with daily admission and free for members.
Insect Pinning Workshop: Butterfly and Moth
Would you like to begin or add to your own insect collection? Join one of our Educational Interpreters to learn how to pin and label a butterfly and a moth like a pro. This program is available for ages 10 and up. Pre-registration is required. Limited to 15 people.
This workshop is $15/person, and AM&G members receive a $5 discount. Workshop is limited to 15 people and is perfect for ages 10 and up. Pre-registration is required. Last day to register is Friday, March 17.
