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Spring Bird Migration Has Begun: Birds on the Move in Northern Ohio

Spring bird migration is officially underway in Northern Ohio. Learn about notable sightings this spring and tools that help you track migration in real time!

Posted April 24, 2025
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Your Earth Day Itinerary: 10 Ways to Celebrate the Planet This Month

At the Cleveland Museum of Natural History—and in your own backyard—there are countless ways to celebrate, protect, explore, and deepen your connection to the Earth.

Posted April 10, 2025
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Land Conservation Update: Museum Adds Important Tract to the Grand River Terraces Preserve

The addition of the Ruez tract will help to protect an important forest habitat that supports a threatened species.

Posted March 13, 2025
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A Collaboration in Kenya: Museum Scientists Team Up for International Partnership

During a trip to Kenya this winter, Drs. Finestone and Colleary combined interdisciplinary research with international collaborations—and made surprising finds along the way.

Posted February 13, 2025
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Meet Dunk: Ohio’s Ancient Apex Predator

Millions of years ago, the tropical sea that covered Ohio was dominated by a fierce armored fish. Today, that apex predator has come to life through new Museum exhibits.

Posted February 7, 2025
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A Hundred Years After the Great Serum Run, Balto’s Legacy Endures

A medical crisis. A perilous winter journey. The record-breaking dogsled relay that saved lives. A century after the Great Serum Run of 1925, Balto’s story continues to inspire.

Posted January 23, 2025
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Citizen Science: A Guide to Getting Started

You don't always have to be a scientist to participate in scientific research. Learn how citizen science invites community members to contribute—and explore ways to get started!

Posted January 17, 2025
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Sustainability Made Visible: A Museum Built for the Planet

What does it take to make a museum sustainable? Learn how our new architecture puts sustainability front and center—and how these features helped us achieve LEED Platinum.

Posted January 10, 2025
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Seventy Years of Happy: The Dinosaur's Tale Continues

With its recent updates, this septuagenarian sauropod illustrates how even a fossil from the past can keep up with modern trends (in science, that is).

Posted December 20, 2024
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A Beginner Birder's Guide to Fall Migration in Cleveland

The fall and winter months offer unique opportunities for birders looking to add to their lists in the Cleveland area.

Posted November 27, 2024
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A Groundbreaking Discovery Turns 50: Celebrating the Story of Lucy

Fifty years ago, scientists discovered Lucy—one of the most iconic fossil hominins ever found. Today, she continues to shape our understanding of what it means to be human.

Posted November 24, 2024
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Hands-On History: Museum Partners with Kent State Experimental Archaeology Lab to Explore Stone Age Technology

The Museum’s ongoing partnership with Kent State University has resulted in several inspiring examples of scientific collaboration in action.

Posted November 14, 2024
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