This summer the Bruce Museum Seaside Center is bringing science to the shore. Each Sunday, we will be hosting a plethora of fun science activities, including science experiments about the ocean, sea species identification, and so much more!
Read MoreWhatever your Thanksgiving traditions are, this could be the year that you impress friends and relatives with your knowledge of the biology and natural history of the turkey, whether at the dinner table, over video chat, or by writing a long letter by the light of a flickering candle…
Read MoreIf you’ve looked in the waters around Greenwich lately, you may have noticed massive schools of fish swimming in slow circles near the surface of the water. Commonly seen near bridges and in harbors around this time of year, these foot-long fish are called Atlantic menhaden, or bunker, and they are a very important part of Long Island Sound ecology.
Read MorePumpkins belong to the genus Cucurbita. Their domestication happened at a very interesting time in natural history, one of extinction, and change.
Read MoreSilk has a long and rich history across the globe. Now, we are gaining a deeper understanding of the science of what makes silk so special too.
Read MoreThe black skimmer is a truly remarkable animal and, while it remains unusual on the Sound, its numbers seem to be increasing— excellent news for committed birders and amateur nature-lovers alike. So, what makes the skimmer so special? If only there was one reason: the skimmer is visually and audibly enchanting, unique in behavior and ecology, and it’s always found in excellent habitat. What’s not to love? Also, as is typical of the species profiled in this series, the skimmers’ natural history is a gateway to some interesting and contested topics. Let’s explore why!
Read MoreIs that a murder hornet in your back yard? If you see an alarmingly large wasp, it is probably the cicada killer. These native insects might look fearsome, but they could be considered gentle giants - unless you’re a cicada, that is.
Read MoreOver the past week I’ve watched (and photographed) hundreds and hundreds of restless semipalmated sandpipers take rest along the beaches of the Long Island Sound. I don’t know where exactly they’ve come from, nor do I know where they’re going. I can’t help but wonder — do they? I wonder what they’d tell us if we were able to listen.
Read MoreStories about animals and artifacts by scientists at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, CT
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