Bees are some of nature’s most adept pollinators. They collect pollen in small sacs near their legs, dropping some along the way to help fertilize flowers.
Bees aren’t the only pollinators. Insects such as butterflies, moths, bee flies, mosquitoes, and even ants fertilize flowers as they travel around your yard.
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Support special exhibitions.
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Our organization relies on regular donations to continue our support of the artistic community in the form of grants, classes, and special events.
Want to have the best possible experience at the museum? Here’s what to do before you arrive.
The museum has a handful of seasonal exhibitions, alongside permanent showings. Explore what’s on view this month.
Figure out the best way to get to the museum, whether by car, foot, or public transit. See a list of our accessible entrances.
Save time by buying your tickets before you arrive. Show your printed or digital ticket to staff and then walk right in.
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The word nature is borrowed from the Old French nature and is derived from the Latin word natura, or “essential qualities, innate disposition”, and in ancient times, literally meant “birth”.