A wetland is a land that is constantly or near-constantly covered in water. This includes marshes, swamps, and bogs. Vegetation adapted to living in deeply saturated soil, such as Venus flytraps and pitcher plants, are characteristic of wetland areas. In areas where water saturation is seasonal or slow-moving, the soil may support hardier plants such …
Thanks to our community’s donations, Erin New has been hard at work with her troop to update Marley’s enclosure in our live animal building. Asian water monitor lizards are semiaquatic lizards native to southeast Asia and live not only in wetlands and swamps, but even cities with canal systems. They are incredible climbers and swimmers …
Name: Makaila Carpenter Title: Educational Interpreter Degree: Bachelor of Science in Education: Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education (K-6th) Responsibilities: Program development, education, animal care, utilizing native and exotic artifacts to teach about our world Questions: Q1: What did you know about Anniston Museums and Gardens prior to employment? I grew up in the Oxford/Anniston …
For twenty-five years, you and your family have enjoyed NatureSpace. It has been a place for children, grandchildren, families, and friends to learn and grow. As education standards and curriculum change and evolve, we must adjust to continue to meet the criteria. We are proud to announce, the Anniston Museum of Natural History’s redesigned hands-on …
The need for preservation and conservation of America’s wetlands is the focus of the Anniston Museum of Natural History’s latest exhibit. Featured are examples of waterfowl from the Werner Collection, artifacts from one of the museum’s founders, John B. LaGarde — who was an active member of Ducks Unlimited — artwork about ducks and hunting, …
Wedding bells are ringing again after a year of uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. A bridal show Sunday afternoon at Longleaf Botanical Gardens created an effective presentation of the wedding industry’s return to work, or at least work without restrictions. Karla Eden, co-creator of show host Wedding Belles magazine, said couples continued to get …
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CALHOUN CO., Ala. (WBRC) – Our state is filled with attractions and must-see destinations but in Calhoun County there’s a place which is really three destinations in one. Whether you like world history, natural history or just enjoy a nice walk in a garden, The Anniston Museums and Gardens are about exploring your world.
Anniston Museums and Gardens is happy to welcome Lanardo Talley to our staff as an Educational Interpreter. Get to know him better by checking out this Q&A. Questions: Q1: What did you know about Anniston Museums and Gardens prior to employment? – Had an immense amount of knowledge beforehand solely because this museum played a …
There are around 30 species of rattlesnakes found in the United States. A rattlesnake is a New World (North American) viper characterized by the segmented “rattle” found at the end of its tail. These rattles are made of keratin, the same protein that makes up human hair and nails. Every time a rattlesnake sheds, the …
The Anniston Museum of Natural History revealed its plans for a new children’s exhibit entitled Force Factory at a reception on June 10, 2021. Force Factory is the Anniston Museum of Natural History’s redesigned hands-on discovery exhibit. The museum will introduce its youngest patrons to how these forces affect the natural world, how to protect …
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