Explore cool fossils and see what minerals and rocks are found in Monterey County. Also let's share cool facts about dinosaurs.

The best market of the year is back! Support the graduates of the Science Illustration program by purchasing their artwork at the third annual Illustrating Nature Artist Market. Prints, stickers, magnets, and some originals will be available for purchase, as well as some fun surprises. Often, artists will also have pieces for sale that aren’t part of the show itself, so it’s a great behind the scenes peek of even more science illustration. Every cent of your purchase goes straight back to the graduates, who are not charged to participate. A perfect opportunity to purchase something for yourself or a loved one from a talented local artist, we hope we’ll get to see you on this fun night!

Details
Cost: Admission to this market is free
Registration: Not required
Location: In the Bird Gallery
Age Range: all ages
What to Expect: A fun evening exploring the art of the graduates featured in this year’s Illustrating Nature show and purchasing any that you’d like.
Duration: 2 hours

Take your creativity to the tidepools with the amazing Andrea Dingeldein, aka The Local Naturalist! Artists of all knowledge, skills, and levels are welcome to come learn about the sea creatures found in the tidepools and do their own field sketch of the space or something they view in the pools. All materials will be provided, but if anyone wants to bring their own they are welcome to. We recommend wearing footwear that can climb around tidepools, clothing that allows warmth and flexibility, and sun protection with water and a snack.

Details
Cost: $20 Museum Members, $35 General
Registration: Required as space is limited
Location: Location will be sent to participants closer to the time when we decide on the best possible location, expect somewhere semi-easy to access and close to PG!
Age Range: 12 & above
What to Expect: Your registration includes participation in a fun tidepool workshop where you’ll learn about the tidepools and animals living in them as well as how to sketch and paint them in the field. Beginner to masters level are all encouraged to join, this class is open and welcome to everyone. All materials will be provided for those who would like them.
Duration: 2 hours

Explore cool fossils and see what minerals and rocks are found in Monterey County. Also let's share cool facts about dinosaurs.

Tall, majestic, beautiful, somewhat imperiled, redwoods are an incredible tree with a plethora of ecological and cultural significance. Come bring your lunch and enjoy a cookie on us as you hear all about these amazing organisms from our fantastic Field Science Manager Jeanette Johnston!

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Free for PG Museum Members, Free for the month of May for Member guests. This talk is for Members and their guests only and not open to the public.
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 amazing ecological processes with other members and friends. You are welcome to bring your lunch to enjoy while the talk occurs.
Duration: 30-45 minutes

Join us for a special walk on the Asilomar boardwalk to learn about coastal flora and fauna with a naturalist! There's a beautiful world to explore and we can't wait for you to dive into discovery as a perk to your membership. This is the first of a member walk series we’re excited to bring you throughout the summer and into the fall. As a bonus for member month, admission to this talk for you and a friend will be free!

Join us for a special demonstration of the beauty and skills of the graduating science illustrators featured in Illustrating Nature! The graduates will join us for a three-hour block during Science Saturday and be available to answer questions and discuss their work with visitors. No signup is required for this event.

Let your inner artist shine during this special Illustrating Nature Paint & Sip! Join the talented Kristen Burroughs as we paint a beautiful natural object or two with friends, drinks, and snacks. Skills of all level are welcome, the only pre-requisite here is that you come ready to have fun and learn some cool facts about the subject you’re painting!

Details
Cost: Museum Members: $20, General: $35
Registration: Required as space is limited
Location: In the Bird Gallery
Age Range: 16 & up
What to Expect: An evening of drawing and fun with Kristen surrounded by the works of this year’s Illustrating Nature. Drinks and small bites will be provided.
Duration: 2 hours

Join us for a special night with our friends at Monterey Peninsula Pride where we explore the beautiful queerness of nature and the communities that thrive in it! We hope that in two rounds of trivia you’ll learn, enjoy, and leave buoyed with more knowledge about the incredible world we live in. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up today!

Details
Cost: Free
Registration: Required as space is limited
Location: PG Museum
Age Range: 12 & above (children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult)
What to Expect: A fun night with two rounds of trivia from 6-8pm. Some light snacks and small prizes for the winners will be provided. Please keep teams to no more than five people, and feel welcome to come alone and make new friends by forming a new team! We’ll open our doors at 5:50 for entry, and close them at 6:10 when we begin.
Duration: 2 hours

Join the Master Gardeners to learn about native plant gardening while helping the Museum. This is a free, family-friendly event. Supplies provided.

Join us for a special talk on white sharks with a focus on their conservation! Dr. Chris Lowe of CSLB’s Shark Lab will be joined by fellow expert John O’Sullivan to discuss these incredible animals, their biology, and what we can do to help them! Sharks are often misunderstood and villainized, this will be an exciting opportunity to learn about the truth of white sharks and the way they work in the world. We hope you’ll enjoy this special opportunity to learn from some of the top researchers in the field about these amazing animals!

Some details:

Ticket Pricing:
General: $20
Museum Member: $25
Student: Up to undergraduates free with valid ID

We’ll be opening our doors at 5:20 and closing them at 6:00 after the happy-half hour in order to create as non-disruptive an evening as possible.

Learn more about the meeting from the CVGMS website.

Save the date for our FUNdraiser … Night Owl!

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,