[Classifieds] Upcoming events at the Marion Natural History Museum

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Marion Natural History Museum’s next afterschool program is “Owl Pellet Dissection” on February 14 from 3:30 – 4:30.  Owls do not have teeth to chew their food, instead, they swallow it whole! They commonly consume mice, voles, small birds, and other prey. Bones, teeth, fur, and feathers are formed into an oval mass that the owl later regurgitates as a pellet and are often found below owl roosting spots. Dissecting the pellets is important for scientific study because they give us a picture of what animals the owl has been consuming and in what frequency. We'll be identifying the bones and teeth of the prey animals to get an idea of the types of prey the owl has been consuming. This program is limited to 10 and recommended for grades 3 and up. Each pellet is dry heat sterilized and gloves will be provided. To register please go to www.marionmuseum.org<http://www.marionmuseum.org/>.



The Marion Natural History Museum’s next community program is “Native American sites in and around Marion, to be held Friday February 9 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Principal investigator Erin Flynn of The Public Archaeology Laboratory, Inc. will be discussing some of the local Native American sites and reviewing a few articles from the museum's collections. A 10.00 suggested donation to the museum will be much appreciated. Please RSVP through the museum’s website, www.marionmuseum.org<http://www.marionmuseum.org/>.




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