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Why Millions of Birds are Migrating Through Ohio Right Now

Find out why so many birds travel through Ohio each spring, plus how and where you can spot some. 

Posted March 24, 2026
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Five Women Who Changed the Way We Understand Nature

Meet five women whose discoveries changed science—from fossils to wildlife to conservation.

Posted March 17, 2026
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Letters, Learning, and Local Discoveries: How Students From Cleveland and Kenya Unearthed Connections

This summer, Dr. Emma Finestone’s work in Kenya yielded new opportunities to connect students across the globe—and to inspire the next generation of archaeologists.

Posted October 29, 2025
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Remembering Jane Goodall: In Her Own Words

Jane's words and life remind us that protecting our planet begins with the choices we make each day—and that every person has a role in creating a more sustainable future.

Posted October 14, 2025
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Archaeology Needs More Paid Internships if We’re Going to Train the Next Generation of Scientists

Archaeology is a team sport. To make sense of the past, you need a bunch of people with different skills, expertise, and perspectives to gather and interpret the evidence.

Posted September 23, 2025
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The Story of Mentor Marsh: How a Devastated Ecosystem Gained a Hopeful New Chapter

Learn how this vital ecosystem once faced devastation—and explore the hopeful tale of its recovery.

Posted September 19, 2025
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Made for Discovery: A Visual History of the Museum

Follow along on a visual journey to see how the Museum has evolved over the years—from a two-room building to a 375,000-square-foot campus!

Posted May 29, 2025
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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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