Night at the Museum: Lost Species Scotland
Night at the Museum: Lost Species Scotland
The Hunterian
Date: Friday 29 November 2019
Time: 19:00 - 22:00
Venue: The Hunterian Museum
Category: Concerts and music, Social events
Speaker: Various performances of music, spoken word and storytelling performance
Website: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/night-at-the-museum-lost-species-scotland-tickets-79317012319?aff=ebdssbeac
Join us to explore, through collections-based activities and scientific discovery, how current Scottish research and historical collections can contribute to the understanding of and battle against climate change. You will discover current work observing improvements in the fish populations of the Clyde River, new research examining threatened bird species such as the Chough and how research into corals has developed since the days of William Hunter. Don’t miss your chance to get up close to a replica of the now extinct Great Auk, a former resident of Scottish coasts, along with other fascinating objects from UofG heritage collections, not normally on show.
And in the spirit of exploring sustainable travel options, have a go at using your own renewable energy (using cycle power) to recharge your phone, courtesy of Sustrans. Or make your own kite out of recycled materials, courtesy of Ricefiled Arts.
All this and the chance to be charitable like St. Andrew in support of the environmental charities that will join us on the night!
We are delighted to welcome a selection of fabulous poets, performance storytellers and musicians including University of Glasgow’s very own Black Fox– a merry band of zoologists who have equal skill and passion for Blues and Soul.
Cash bar available.
Night at the Museum is supported by Scotland's Winter Festivals.