Dayton Society of Natural History

Mark your calendars for this year's ChemFest! 🧪⚗️🥽 It is time for some picture-perfect chemistry at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery for Chemfest. We are partnering with the American Chemical Society to provide some extra science activities during your trip to the museum to kick off National Chemistry Week. This year we will be exploring the role magnets, color, light, and chemical reactions have in producing images we can see. Join us October 19th (11am-4pm) and October 20th (1pm-4pm) at the museum for Chemfest. Learn more about National Chemistry Week and The American Chemical Society here: National Chemistry Week (NCW) - https://lnkd.in/enwXWrGH #bmd #boonshoftmuseum #chemfest

A huge thank you goes out to Honda for their generous funding support for several projects with both the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery and SunWatch Village! Their investment in our educational initiatives and reconstruction efforts has made a world of difference, and we're incredibly grateful for their continued partnership. During the 2023-2024 school year, their support significantly expanded our ability to reach underserved K-12 students with STEM programming. We engaged 304 students at Kettering City schools with a series of educator led programs including classroom programs and field trips to both of our locations. Additionally, Honda's generous support played a crucial role in funding various reconstructive efforts at SunWatch, including the renovation of the stockade. We are thrilled to announce that Honda has yet again awarded us with funding for our local school programming to bring STEM learning to our community. Not only that, but they have also committed to helping us continue our Village repairs and reconstruction efforts at SunWatch. We are deeply grateful for Honda's commitment to education and community development. Together, we're making a meaningful impact in our community. Thank you, Honda! #TeamHondaCares

Join us on October 19th & 20th to celebrate International Sloth Day! 🦥 In honor of International Sloth Day this year, our zoo team will host a special program in our Caryl D. Philips Space Theater on October 19th & 20th featuring Patience, our two-toed sloth! Learn about sloths, sloth conservation, and the role zoos play in conservation across the globe. Participants will have the opportunity to take a photo with Patience and all the proceeds will go to the Sloth Conservation Fund. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g9nqW48a #bmd #boonshoftmuseum #internationalslothday

We would like to give a final thank you to everyone who came out to support the museum at Eco BASH. Thanks to your generosity, we are able to continue our mission of inspiring curiosity and fostering a love of learning in our community. Your contributions will help us enhance our exhibits, develop educational programs, and provide memorable experiences for visitors of all ages. We are truly grateful for your commitment to the Dayton Society of Natural History and look forward to seeing you at future events. Together, we can continue to make a positive impact! #bmd #boonshoftmuseum #thankfulThursday #ecobash #dsnh

Have you ever wondered what our otters are up to when you're away from the museum? Well now you can spy on them anytime! Our otter cam is now live! View those adorable boys here: https://lnkd.in/gBen4J4T Other creature cams are coming soon!! #bmd #boonshoftmuseum #otters #ottercam

Taste your way through fall flavors in the village, including a beer and honey tasting. Come celebrate the fall season with us out at SunWatch Village on October 10th! There will also be educational programming, food & drink, music, and village tours. 🍁🍂🌻🍏 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gA4WZhrJ #sunwatchvillage #flavorsoffall

Join us on a guided hike through our very own Werthner Woods as we explore this incredible habitat and home to many plants and animals. We will be spotting and identifying birds and their songs, examining the differences between different types of trees, and taking a few stops to do some group activities with your very own field journal you get to take home. 🍁🍂🐦📔 This program is welcome to all ages 6 and up who want to explore the outdoors for the first time and those looking to learn more about the woods here. Each guided hike is limited to 15 participants and this program is free with museum admission. Please prepare with using the notes below: Hikes are scheduled for September 24, 27, & 28 at 2:30pm. Hikes are approximately 30 minutes depending on what we find and how much fun we are having! After admission to the museum, attendees will meet in the Education Lobby on the 1st floor of the museum to depart. The trail is unpaved and there may be obstructions. Those with limited mobility or strollers please use your discretion. Wear sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather in this outdoor program. Program will be canceled in the event of severe weather. This program is sponsored by The Ohio Environmental Education Fund. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g5fX6K-8... #bmd #boonshoftmuseum #outdooradventure

Our next Homeschool Day is October 14th and registration is open! We will be hosting STEM based programs that will cover content aligned with grade levels Kindergarten through 8th grade. The theme for October is Physics. When registering, please be aware that programs are held at different times because they are adapted for certain content understanding. The programs will be divided by children with a Kindergarten-3rd grade content understanding and a 4th -8th grade content understanding. There will be some programming that is suitable for all ages/grade levels, Kindergarten through 8th grade. Please read the descriptions of each program to learn more. Homeschool programs with unique monthly themes will occur on the 2nd Monday of the month from September through May (excluding December). Register here: https://lnkd.in/gJfFeaTf

For this #thankfulThursday we want to give a huge thank you to all of our sponsors for this years Eco BASH. This successful event was sponsored by Great Escape Game, Level Up Pinball Bar, McGohan Brabender, Merrill, On Par Entertainment, Rieck Services, SkyNet Innovations, Wild Axe Throwing, WinSupply, Coca-Cola Consolidated, Thompson Hine, 2J Supply HVAC Distributors, Wright State University, Taft Law Office, and Brixey & Meyer. We extend our deepest gratitude to all those that purchased tickets and supported our mission. Your commitment makes it possible for the Boonshoft to continue offering enriching experiences that inspire and educate our community. We had such a great time celebrating with you at Eco Bash River Love! 🌊💙 #bmd #boonshoftmuseum #ecobash

We apologize for being closed today but we are happy to report that we had a very successful staff training! At the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, our team is dedicated to providing the best experience for our visitors. Today, our staff participated in a comprehensive training program focused on safety and operations across all areas of the museum, including education, collections, exhibits, zoo, and guest services. This training ensures that our team is well-equipped to create a safe, engaging, and informative environment for everyone who walks through our doors. From handling our precious collections and caring for our animals to delivering top-notch educational experiences and assisting guests, we're committed to excellence in everything we do. A huge thank you to our incredible staff for their dedication to learning and growing together. We can’t wait to share the results of this training with our visitors. We'll be back open tomorrow! 👩🏫🦥🦉 #BoonshoftMuseum #StaffTraining #CommitmentToExcellence