At the museum we are trying to do our part to spread the message of conservation and protect our planet’s resources. You may be surprised to hear that a museum is interested in conservation, but it makes a lot of sense. We have several extinct and endangered animals in our collection and humans are to blame for their conservation status. Apart from fossils of extinct animals, we have three extinct birds in our collection the Carolina Parakeet, the Passenger Pigeon, and the Imperial Woodpecker. These three birds became extinct because of hunting by humans and habitat loss. While there is nothing we can do to save these animals, we can spread their story and suggest ways you can prevent this from happening to other animals, like the Polar Bear on the main floor of the museum. Polar bears are currently threatened because of human hunting, habitat loss, and shrinking sea ice due to climate change.
In addition to educating, we’re trying to set a good example by reducing the environmental impact of our operations.
As you can see from the pictures, we recycle! 
Katie sorts the recyclables and takes them to the recycling center once every two weeks. We’re also collecting bottle caps, which are not accepted at the recycling center.
Usually, bottle caps are thrown away and end up in landfills. They can also end up in waterways where they are a threat to marine animals. To prevent the negative impact of this seemingly harmless object we collect them and send them to Aveda to be made into shampoo bottles.
If you’re interested in learning more about small steps you can take to save the planet, check out the conservation tips on our website. Additionally, we’re hosting a lecture on sustainable building at 6pm, Tuesday, May 5.
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