Stop by the Bird Room from 10:00 AM–12:30 PM for a live artist demonstration with Monica Loncola! Watch Monica draw and see firsthand how she brings her subjects to life through her artwork. Come by, ask questions, and enjoy seeing an artist at work!

Join us for a special night in partnership with the Japanese American Citizens League of the Monterey Peninsula as we enjoy a look at the Ama Diving exhibit and listen to a talk by historian Tim Thomas. This event is free in partnership with the JACL but space is limited so registration is required.

Details
Cost: Free!
Registration: Required as space is limited
Location: At the Museum, 165 Forest Ave.
What to Expect: Your admission includes entry to the night, a small selection of food and drinks, and a fantastic discussion with a wonderful historian.
Accessibility: All Museum facilities are fully accessible and speakers will be mic’d for hearing.
Duration: 2 hours

Tiny, cute, and terrifying, our local weasels are some of the most fascinating (and violent) mammals around! Learn from Noelle about these tiny but deadly mustelids just in time for the spooky season. Topics will include wild dancing, carcass caching, sharp pointy teeth, and color molting on this fun lunch, where we encourage you to bring your own cached food to enjoy and have a treat on us during this special member talk!

Details
Free for PG Museum Members, $5 for Member guests. This talk is for Members and their guests only and not open to the public.
Why $5 for Guests? We love offering free events for members, and we’re always happy to see their guests, but these events do have a cost, so we ask for a nominal fee to help us cover it from non-members.
Registration: Required as space is limited
Location: In the Bird Gallery
Age Range: 10 & above
What to Expect: Your registration includes entry to the talk and a fun half hour learning about an incredible animal with other members and friends. You are welcome to bring your lunch to enjoy while the talk occurs.
Duration: 30-45 minutes

Join us on a hike that incorporates tools and activities to connect with nature for mental health! Led by Kelly Goldberg, a therapist and outdoor educator with a specialty in guiding nature-based insights and personal discovery guided activities, we’ll take a walk in the woods to center ourselves and connect with each other as we explore the beautiful natural areas we have around us.

Details
Cost: $15 for members, $20 general
Registration: Required as space is limited
Location: At Jack’s Peak, specific directions will be sent with registration confirmation email.
What to Expect: Your ticket purchase will enable you to join us for a mindful afternoon in connection with nature. We’ll do a 2-hour hike with mindfulness practices and learning experiences.
Accessibility: This is a hike and requires the ability to walk over uneven terrain for extended periods of time. Rest stops will be part of the day.
Duration: 2 hours

Members are invited to join us for a special event with taxidermist Jim Covel as he demonstrates preparing a taxidermy mount, answers questions, and shares tricks and techniques of this now-rare trade! It’s very rare that you get to see the actual work of taxidermy in action, and we’re thrilled to be able to give members and their guests this opportunity. This event is a curated one that doesn’t have many seats, be sure to get yours now before it fills!

This event is sold out, but you can sign up for the waitlist below. If someone cancels, you’ll be contacted!

Details
Cost: $20 for members, $25 for member guests
Registration: Required as space is limited
Location: At the Museum, 165 Forest Ave.
What to Expect: Your admission includes entry to the demonstration and the opportunity to ask questions and learn from a trained taxidermist.
Accessibility: All Museum facilities are fully wheelchair accessible.
Duration: 2 hours

Monterey Audubon will hold their monthly board meeting, which is open to the public. Please note, this is NOT their monthly meeting.

Join us on Halloween for a spine-chilling Science Saturday dedicated to exploring the spooky and creepy aspects of nature. Discover the eerie world of nocturnal creatures as we delve into the lives of bats, owls, and other mysterious animals that thrive in the darkness. Learn about the fascinating adaptations of these creatures and the myths that surround them. Engage in activities that highlight the unsettling beauty of nature, from the life cycles of creepy crawlies to the intriguing yet macabre role of scavengers in the ecosystem. Embrace the thrill of the unknown as we uncover the natural wonders that give rise to our greatest fears and inspire our most fantastical tales. This free, family-friendly event includes free admission to the Museum and runs from 10 am - 3 pm,

Explore the world of art and conservation in our first ever Art on Tap! Art and conservation have always been intertwined, often with incredible results. Join us as we learn about and admire the creativity and work of artists who have turned skill and technique into conservation messages without needing a word. Learn how they did it, explore stories and case studies of their impacts, and leave with new insights into creative conservation.

Details
Cost: $15 for Museum Members, $25 General, Students $10 with a valid ID shown at the door
Registration: Required as space is limited
Location: At the Museum
What to Expect: Your ticket grants you entry to the talk as well as a social ½ hour before the lecture. Doors will open at 5:20 and will close at 6:10pm.
Accessibility: The Museum and facilities are fully accessible, and hosts will be mic’d for ease of hearing.
Duration: 2 hours

Learn more about the meeting from the CVGMS website.

Monterey Audubon will hold their monthly board meeting, which is open to the public. Please note, this is NOT their monthly meeting.

Monterey Audubon will hold their monthly board meeting, which is open to the public. Please note , this is NOT their monthly meeting.