New discoveries occur daily in Alabama! On May 4th, scientists published their findings of cave drawings in an Alabama cave, presented as the largest cave art discovered in North America. The cave art consists of five mud glyphs that span the ceiling of a shallow cave in an undisclosed location in Alabama. Mud glyphs are …
A pair of Canada Geese welcome their new babies, goslings, at Lagarde Park pond, just next door to the Anniston Museums and Gardens. If you frequent this area, you may have noticed momma goose sitting atop a nest made of branches and feathers on the little island within the pond, with the male goose standing …
Every spring, we witness wildlife waking up and exploring its surroundings. The birds nest, the deer forage, turtles cross roads, and the museum’s phone rings off the hook with wildlife questions. More often than not, wildlife is perfectly capable of caring for themselves and their young. Animals are born with natural instincts to help them …
March 14th is National Learn about Butterflies Day: a day dedicated to exploring the most familiar and admirable insect. Butterflies occur on every continent except Antarctica, and are important pollinators in our ecosystems. Take time to observe our fluttering friends as they take to the skies in early spring. Monarch butterflies are the only migratory …
Gray bats are an endangered species that migrate exclusively to a local Calhoun County cave each summer. They are picky in their choice of caves, requiring a specific environment to roost. Gray bats travel in large groups to centralized areas. The mother bats only produce one pup, making them extremely sensitive to change. In October …
Birding or birdwatching is the activity of observing our feathered friends using sight and sound. Birds are unique creatures with entertaining behaviors and melodic songs. Simply watching them can be a fun pastime and even community participation in scientific research. Birds migrate south for the winter to seek warmer weather and food sources. Alabama contains …
We’re falling into a beautiful time of the year as deciduous trees paint the horizon with warm hues of reds, yellows, and oranges. The driving forces for this colorful transition are decreased daylight and lower temperatures. Plants rely on sunlight to convert energy into food through a process called photosynthesis. A key component of this process …
Name: Meaghan Wright Title: Educational Interpreter Degree: History BA Responsibilities: To take care of the Live Animal Building, create programs, and help our Education Director and other interpreters with developing our education department. Q1: What did you know about Anniston Museums and Gardens prior to employment? I knew quite a lot thanks to being a summer …
Six years ago, the Anniston Museums and Gardens hosted its first ever Fall Fest. Thanks to the wonderful community support and excitement from our guests, this event continues to grow. This year, we welcomed almost 600 people to our campus! Guests explored the African savannah at Anniston Museum of Natural History, practiced their espionage skills …
Grant is one of 83 distributed statewide by the Alabama Humanities Alliance to help cultural organizations bounce back from the pandemic Anniston | September 9, 2021 – The Anniston Museums and Gardens has earned a $5,000 competitive Alabama Humanities Recovery Grant from the Alabama Humanities Alliance. This award will help make possible interactive stations at …
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