![Exploration Station: Biodiversity](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1724284147424-XFKLYYBRANXD45F45W1U/unsplash-image-ClCdx6LB8FA.jpg)
Exploration Station: Biodiversity
Exploration Station is a free weekly interactive learning space for guests of all ages to engage in hands-on exploration and discovery. Here at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, education comes alive, and children of all ages are encouraged to chase their curiosities and explore their interests. Children and their families, teachers, and other caregivers are all welcome to enjoy this special space. The majority of our activities are designed for children Preschool-8th grade, but we encourage people of all ages to explore our exhibits and experience the fun of learning.
This month’s theme is Biodiversity, each week we will be exploring different life species that inhabit our local Monterey County. Join in on fun interactive activities like measuring local biodiversity, learning about animal habitats, craft activities, and coastal clean-ups.
Offered every weekend:
Friday - Sunday
10:30 am - 11:30 am
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
![Free First Friday: Artist Meet & Greet with Cheryl Medow](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1720474323618-GVABPT65I0TBS9EFOZ7F/calendar-1st-friday-Aug8.jpg)
Free First Friday: Artist Meet & Greet with Cheryl Medow
Join us for an evening with artist Cheryl Medow as she discusses her exhibition For the Love of Nature. Cheryl will do a small talk and have work available for purchase.
![Preschool Curiosity Club](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1723416871429-PXGNZDIOKB8XK4NR0GAV/unsplash-image-YfNWGrQI3a4.jpg)
![Garden Work Bee](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/13a4a121-0d6d-4ff5-a22e-5668ae61fcea/NativePlant.jpg)
![Monterey Audubon Society Free Meeting](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1720473896005-SD3QOLJUOB47YUWT1M1Q/image-asset-July9.jpeg)
![Science on Tap: Nuclear Testing Impacts and Resilience](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1722640763863-BIIWFFH3TKCM9CHAC30K/Bikini+Atoll.jpg)
Science on Tap: Nuclear Testing Impacts and Resilience
Nuclear testing has had long-lasting and serious impacts on our environmental and human communities, shifting, distorting, and creating new and often difficult landscapes, needs, and stories. During our next Science on Tap after a happy half-hour sponsored by our wonderful friends at Peter B’s Brewpub, we will talk with three distinguished scientists: Dr. Barbara Rose Johnston, Senior Fellow at UCSC's Center for Political Ecology, Jean Du Preez, Senior Scholar at the Center for Nonproliferation Studies at Middlebury, Dr. Ferenc Dalnoki-Veress, Scientist in Residence and professor at Middlebury's Center for Nonproliferation Studies, who will share their work with impacted communities, and the stories of those who don’t get heard as often as they should. There is a world of knowledge on this topic that often isn’t shared, and deep beauty in the human and wild stories of resilience and community support. This is not one to miss, and we hope we’ll see you at this impactful and important discussion.
2024 Individual Prices:
Museum Members: $15.00 | General Public: $20.00 | At the Door: $25.00
Students: Free entry to the talk with a valid student ID, $10 for happy half-hour with a valid ID for alcohol.
Tickets include entry to the panel, one drink, and appetizer selection. More drinks will be available by donation.
![Exploration Station: Measuring Biodiversity](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1724284147424-XFKLYYBRANXD45F45W1U/unsplash-image-ClCdx6LB8FA.jpg)
Exploration Station: Measuring Biodiversity
Exploration Station is a free weekly interactive learning space for guests of all ages to engage in hands-on exploration and discovery. Here at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, education comes alive, and children of all ages are encouraged to chase their curiosities and explore their interests. Children and their families, teachers, and other caregivers are all welcome to enjoy this special space. The majority of our activities are designed for children Preschool-8th grade, but we encourage people of all ages to explore our exhibits and experience the fun of learning.
This month’s theme is Biodiversity, each week we will be exploring different life species that inhabit our local Monterey County. Join in on fun interactive activities like measuring local biodiversity, learning about animal habitats, craft activities, and coastal clean-ups.
Offered every weekend:
Friday - Sunday
10:30 am - 11:30 am
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
![Carmel Valley Gem & Mineral Society Free Meeting](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1720473378649-KLTIK5TNIRZIKJXCX8NI/Jade%2B%282%29-july12.jpeg)
![LiMPETS Teacher Workshop](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1720475538552-6OSBGZPNU45HKEYGE56Y/limpets-rocky-intertidal-workshop-1500x1000.jpg)
![Conservation Club](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1723420484540-AIJAATO3O6U4B0BCRR22/unsplash-image-OyQU4qFQ20o.jpg)
![Wonder on Wheels Launch!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1722986013758-G9ZW0ENI8XYFIVUGN4CF/Pacific_Grove_WoW_100%25+Design+Development_20240209_LR+1.jpg)
![Exploration Station: Coastal Clean-up Weekend](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1723421969071-VMX0ZMJLYO7KB55HQUZZ/unsplash-image-MmRe38lEFJg.jpg)
Exploration Station: Coastal Clean-up Weekend
Exploration Station: Coastal Clean-up Weekend
![Teacher Open House and Celebration](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1723757936301-R4M1ESQLSNAMIJPXXDSM/unsplash-image-Z2ImfOCafFk.jpg)
![LiMPETS Teacher Workshop](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1720475538552-6OSBGZPNU45HKEYGE56Y/limpets-rocky-intertidal-workshop-1500x1000.jpg)
![Preschool Curiosity Club](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1723416871429-PXGNZDIOKB8XK4NR0GAV/unsplash-image-YfNWGrQI3a4.jpg)
![Coastal Cleanup Day](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1723422053449-PP3Q7BTE68HP94Z1JBNT/unsplash-image-YFiHaY2DVyE.jpg)
![Sea Otter Awareness Week](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1724539643617-AGBNXLHS83XI1FMLIEK3/Sea+Otter+Awareness+Week+Logo+2024.png)
Sea Otter Awareness Week
Sea otter educational table and spotting scope at Berwick Park.
Monarch Docent Training: part 1
Join our Monarch Docent team and become part of the Museum's most popular volunteer program! This is a the first of a 2-part training.
Part 1 is a virtual introduction to the Monarch Docent program and the fascinating natural history of the Western monarch butterfly. Part 2 will take place on Saturday, September 28 from 10:30 am - 11:30 am, and it is an in-person orientation to the Monarch Sanctuary (250 Ridge Road, Pacific Grove).
To sign up for the Monarch Docent Training, use the form linked below.
Questions? Email our Volunteer Coordinator here.
![Sea Otter Awareness Week](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1724539643617-AGBNXLHS83XI1FMLIEK3/Sea+Otter+Awareness+Week+Logo+2024.png)
Sea Otter Awareness Week
Sea otter educational table and spotting scope at Berwick Park.
![Science Saturday: Biodiversity Blast](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1723422169723-YUG77O0HGA8MMG2LLEPH/unsplash-image-TZa5ViD4CJg.jpg)
Monarch Docent Training: part 2
Join our Monarch Docent team and become part of the Museum's most popular volunteer program! This is a the second of a 2-part training.
Part, on Wednesday, September 25 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm, is a virtual introduction to the Monarch Docent program and the fascinating natural history of the Western monarch butterfly. Part 2 takes place on Saturday, September 28 from 10:30 am - 11:30 am, and it is an in-person orientation to the Monarch Sanctuary (250 Ridge Road, Pacific Grove).
To sign up for the Monarch Docent Training, use the form linked below.
Questions? Email our Volunteer Coordinator here.
![Art Exhibit Closes: For the Love of Nature by Cheryl Medow](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1720473524009-ZPDW6G12XKD8I59N753L/Cheryl_Medows-Aug21.jpg)
![Night Owl](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1722718622311-Z9A9KXK4Z4FIZNBBWP9W/Owl_4.jpg)
Night Owl
Friday, October 4, 7-10pm
Pre-sale discounts available now!
Night Owl is soaring back to the Museum and bigger than ever! Come ready to meet beautiful owls, enjoy delicious drinks and fantastic food, buy one-of-a-kind goods, and maybe just meet the new (fluffy) love of your life! This year’s Night Owl can’t be missed:
Owl Hour with Antonio Balestreri and his live owls in the garden
Music and Beats by DJ Ice Cream Adventure
A raffle featuring the following prizes:
Paella afternoon cooked in your yard by Chef Brandon Miller for up to 25 people. Available in Monterey County Only on a mutually agreed upon date. Dinner is paella cooking demo and paella served in disposables for 25 with 6 bottles of Chefs Choice of Wine. Value $2,000
Twisted Roots Wine Tasting For 10 in their Tasting Room with the Winemaker and a Cheese and Charcuterie Platter from Platter Perfection for 10 Value $500
Dine Around: $150 to Mezzaluna Pasteria, $150 to Paluca Trattoria, $150 to Haute Enchilada, and $150 to Café Carmel Value $600
Adventure Awaits 2025 – complimentary tickets for four to – Artichoke Festival, Monterey Motorsports Festival, California Rodeo, Chamber Music Monterey Bay 2024/2025 Season and Monterey Symphony 2024.2025 Season
And more!
Delicious BBQ from the Butcher’s Pit (vegetarian options available)
All-you-can eat charcuterie from Platter Perfection
Cookies from Sweet Elena’s
Special Brews from our friends at Alvarado Street Brewery
Tequila Tastings with the Tequila People
Delicious non-alcoholic beverages from the Monterey Tap Truck
Cat and Kitten meet and greet and adoptions with the Animal Friends Rescue Project
Special VIP Hour with an educational owl meet and greet with falconer Antonio Balestreri and catering by chef Brandon Miller, Charcuterie by Platter Perfection, and cookies from Sweet Elena’s, and bubbles by Twisted Roots
And much more!
Tickets:
$35 Members $45 General $75 VIP Hour
21+ Admission includes two free drink tickets
$50 at the door. Space is limited.
Accessibility
This event will occur at the Museum, 165 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA
Limited number of presale tickets available
Please follow local guidelines for COVID safety at the time of the event
The Museum and restrooms are wheelchair accessible, including the Native Plant Garden. Everything is on a level surface with a ramp available on the Forest Avenue side of the building if needed.
Please leave your pets at home. Trained service animals are permitted.
![Monarch Cherrywood Exhibit Open to the Public](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1724438223057-BNJ6C7W5F5AEWQHELOX3/Cherrywood_Quilt_Challenge.jpg)
Monarch Cherrywood Exhibit Open to the Public
Enjoy a selection of incredible quilts from the Monarch Cherrywood Challenge! At the Museum now through October 27.
![Pacific Grove Monarch Neighbor Meeting](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1724542016108-1CY32SWHZDC8LQEZMD8U/Social+Media+Monarch+Neighbors+Invite+%28Instagram+Post+%28Square%29%29.png)
Pacific Grove Monarch Neighbor Meeting
Speak with scientists, take native plants home, and learn best practices to help monarch butterflies in this free event.
![Monterey Audubon Society Free Meeting](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1720473896005-SD3QOLJUOB47YUWT1M1Q/image-asset-July9.jpeg)
![Carmel Valley Gem & Mineral Society Free Meeting](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1720473378649-KLTIK5TNIRZIKJXCX8NI/Jade%2B%282%29-july12.jpeg)
![Conservation Club](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1723419950021-7EXFF8D9DSY6KGCH74J9/unsplash-image-Zx-oqevBfT4.jpg)
Conservation Club
The Conservation Club is a multidimensional public program that merges the mission of our former youth programs, Junior Conservationist Club and Naturalist Club. The Conservation Club promotes discovery and enjoyment of the natural world by encouraging curiosity, exploration, and fostering lifelong stewardship and advocacy to youth groups, grades 3-8.
Join us for our Bat House Workshop on-site at the PG Museum. Learn all about bats and make a Bat House out of recycled materials.
![Spooky Science Saturday](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1720477488541-W367W2RTDID51AL39XLK/Web%2BIcon%2BSpooky%2BScience%2BSaturday%2B22%2B.png)
![Final Day: Monarch Cherrywood Exhibit](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1720481141100-QAKGZ7W9AQE9MEQE68YF/Cherrywood_Quilt_Challenge.jpg)
![Free First Friday](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1720481218527-M0RC763N4QZ1TO43PKAL/calendar-1st-friday-Aug8.jpg)
![Garden Work Bee](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/13a4a121-0d6d-4ff5-a22e-5668ae61fcea/NativePlant.jpg)
![Conservation Club](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1723419512557-YXC47HO92796G0IAIUF2/unsplash-image-R2_mUqw3hq8.jpg)
![Science on Tap: Bears!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1720481466537-TLQ4DGG51Z29E32BT08R/bears.jpeg)
![Science Saturday: Monarch Madness!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1720481550989-IBXH1FUQXSIT9Y320REG/monarchmadness.jpeg)
![Free First Friday](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1720481661077-IDJX3N6YOEGD4VRUGZFL/calendar-1st-friday-Aug8.jpg)
![Garden Work Bee](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/13a4a121-0d6d-4ff5-a22e-5668ae61fcea/NativePlant.jpg)
![Conservation Club](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1723420217366-OVFVLHDFC2UYTDIUU06G/unsplash-image-IHL-Jbawvvo.jpg)
![Garden Work Bee](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/13a4a121-0d6d-4ff5-a22e-5668ae61fcea/NativePlant.jpg)
![Garden Work Bee](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/13a4a121-0d6d-4ff5-a22e-5668ae61fcea/NativePlant.jpg)
![Garden Work Bee](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/13a4a121-0d6d-4ff5-a22e-5668ae61fcea/NativePlant.jpg)
![Garden Work Bee](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/13a4a121-0d6d-4ff5-a22e-5668ae61fcea/NativePlant.jpg)
![Free Science Saturday: Backyard Birds— Sábado De Ciencias Gratis: Espectáculo de Aves!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1723418115314-J5N1UQACC9ZR9I97BZ72/unsplash-image-xq6i2eMWgTY.jpg)
Free Science Saturday: Backyard Birds— Sábado De Ciencias Gratis: Espectáculo de Aves!
Science Saturday: Backyard Birds
![Exploration Station: Owls](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1724436222966-Q0F0BN79IFTT0LRTZQSM/unsplash-image-Jrtqo2t0J_g.jpg)
![Art Exhibition: For the Love of Nature by Cheryl Medow](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1720473524009-ZPDW6G12XKD8I59N753L/Cheryl_Medows-Aug21.jpg)
Art Exhibition: For the Love of Nature by Cheryl Medow
Santa Barbara artist and nature photographer Cheryl Medow creates images that entice the viewer to enter the natural world and envision her wild birds, in imaginary and real environments. Using classical and contemporary tools, Medow layers her photographs, weaving them together to create visual narratives.
Medow hopes that by embracing her hyper-real bird images, her audience will also create more space for birds living on our planet and be mindful of the fragility and beauty of life itself.
This incredible exhibit will run for the next six weeks and will end on Sunday, September 29th.
![Monterey Audubon Society Free Meeting](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1720473364181-RXPBFJOCA788Z4UBE5MY/image-asset-July9.jpeg)
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![Carmel Valley Gem & Mineral Society Free Meeting](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1720473378649-KLTIK5TNIRZIKJXCX8NI/Jade%2B%282%29-july12.jpeg)
![Exploration Station: Bird Feathers](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1722724086610-JDU80ZY10EYJHMM4JKRY/unsplash-image-BwMtUpBYLIs.jpg)
![Free First Friday: Artist Market with Maria Klos](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1720473351383-UTPPQ7CGJXSG2OQAJYH4/calendar-1st-friday-Aug8.jpg)
![History on Tap: Tales of Point Pinos](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1720473331157-456IU4HWPLV258DCOYJP/HOT_2024_GraphicsJuly18.png)
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![Monterey Audubon Society Free Meeting](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1720473263879-Q9D7EIVU5NOV5FCAEP52/image-asset-July9.jpeg)
![Collection Curiosities Drawing and Watercolor with Kristen Burroughs](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1717778542804-J13QVQ9MCYXN12NZZ3WZ/PG_Museum_sneak_preview.jpg)
Collection Curiosities Drawing and Watercolor with Kristen Burroughs
Join Beyond Illustrating Nature artist and teacher Kristen Burroughs as she takes us on a journey of learning to sketch and paint specimens from the Museum’s collection! This event is geared toward ages 16 and up and is perfect for people of all levels of knowledge and ability. Remember, members get a special discount!
![Carmel Valley Gem & Mineral Society Free Public Meeting](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1717779109185-FU7EIEPV3OURI4EXP05V/Jade2.jpeg)
![California Snakes and How to Find Them](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665dcdd66c3da55581654168/1717525044975-4P7E6DRADZN5PBFBFGZP/060124.jpeg)
California Snakes and How to Find Them
Join Dr. Emily Taylor, herpetologist, snake advocate, and director of Cal Poly’s Physiological Ecology of Reptiles Lab (PERL) as she shares her incredible stories and a new book all about the secret lives of one of the world’s most misunderstood and oh so fascinating animals. Emily will have copies of her books to sign or you can pre-order yours beforehand! This event is free to the public and open to all ages.