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Antonia and Deb’s top ten favourite things about Bioblitzes

Posted: July 24, 2015 - 15:16 , by ROM
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BioBlitz, Biodiversity
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Bioblitz 2015. Ontario Science Centre Species Depot. Photo by Krystal Seedia

Top ten favourite things about Bioblitzes from Antonia and Deb

Join our first #EmptyROM tour!

Posted: July 23, 2015 - 11:01 , by ROM
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ROM Social Media
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Picture of the ROM looking southwest. Photo by @priscilla_mendes

Tour the museum BEFORE we open!

Museum Monday with Melissa - July 20, 2015

Posted: July 20, 2015 - 09:34 , by ROM
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What an exciting time for the ROM. This week there is so much to see and do. With the beautiful weather we are able to enjoy it is a great time to get out and visit the Royal Ontario Museum.

 

T. rex vs. Pan Am Athletes: Who Would Win a Race?

Posted: July 16, 2015 - 12:51 , by ROM
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Dinosaurs, Fossils & Evolution
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A stage performance with images of Toronto in the background for the opening ceremonies of the 2015 Pan Am Games in Toronto

Guest blog post by Environmental Visual Communication Student Lisa Milavic

Do you think you could out-run a Tyrannosaurus rex? What about the athletes in the 2015 Pan Am Games?

ROM Selfie Guide

Posted: July 8, 2015 - 15:36 , by ROM
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1. Mimicking a statue can be fun. Look closely at the statue to make sure you get it right.

2. When attempting to take a selfie with a dinosaur, please ensure the dinosaur is actually in the shot.

Museum Monday with Melissa - June 22, 2015

Posted: June 22, 2015 - 11:22 , by ROM
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Museum Monday with Melissa

Hope everyone is enjoying the summer so far! Yesterday was the first day - and the longest day of the year. Time to get out and enjoy this beautiful weather. What a perfect time for the Museum to have so much to offer. Whether going with friends, family or a first date, there is something for everyone this week at the ROM.

BioBlitz Bits - Elusive At-Risk Birds

Posted: June 11, 2015 - 19:20 , by ROM
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BioBlitz, Biodiversity, Natural History, Nature, From the Field
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ROM scientist Kevin Seymour looks at a map with the bird team at the 2012 Ontario BioBlitz in Rouge park, deciding where the team will survey

Blog by ROM Assistant Curator of Vertebrate Palaeontology Kevin Seymour

This is the fourth installment of our "BioBlitz Bits" Series - ROM scientists share their favourite stories from past Ontario BioBlitz events

BioBlitz Bits - A Tale of Two Bugs

Posted: June 4, 2015 - 21:14 , by ROM
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BioBlitz, Biodiversity, Natural History, Nature, From the Field
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ROM scientist Antonia Guidotti lifts a jar up to a white sheet lit by a blacklight to collect insects attracted to the sheet during the 2012 Ontario Bioblitz

Blog by ROM Entomology Technician Antonia Guidotti

This is the third installment of our "BioBlitz Bits" Series - ROM scientists share their favourite stories from past Ontario BioBlitz events

BioBlitz Bits - Fungi Findings

Posted: May 29, 2015 - 20:27 , by ROM
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BioBlitz, Biodiversity, Nature, Natural History, From the Field
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ROM scientist Jean-Marc Moncalvo gestures to a young boy to explain something about fungi during a guided bioblitz hike through the forest during the 2014 Ontario BioBlitz

Blog by ROM Senior Curator of Mycology, Jean-Marc Moncalvo

This is the second installment of our "BioBlitz Bits" Series - ROM scientists share their favourite stories from past Ontario BioBlitz events

'Globes Celestial and Terrestrial': the Science of Star-gazing

Posted: May 28, 2015 - 14:59 , by ROM
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Library and Archives, Astronomy, History of Science
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The study of celestial bodies is one of the oldest sciences. Meticulous observations of the night sky were made by many early civilizations who used the information for various purposes, including determining the right time for planting, harvesting, ceremonial events and tides.