Let's Talk About Bugs!
Date: Oct 12
2:30 pm
- 3:30 pm
Where: Theatre
Coffee and Culture
Dive into the wonderful world of bugs with researchers Abbie Mullins and Catherine Scott as they share their fascinating work on both the insect collections here at The Rooms Natural History Facility, and their own research on spiders.
How are insects preserved for study? What is involved in researching insects and spiders? What can we find out about more their behaviours in our environment? Now is your chance to find out!
Tickets: $12 (+HST). Free for Rooms Members. Get your ticket online or by calling (709) 757-8090.
About the presenters:
Abbie Mullins is an ecologist specializing in Entomology and Arachnology. Her studies focus on the behaviours and interactions of invasive and introduced species in the province, including the notorious fire ant and the candy striped spider. Currently, she is organizing the intake of a major new insect collection to The Rooms and is returning to Memorial University to complete her honours.
Catherine Scott is a behavioural ecologist, natural historian, and arachnologist living in St. John’s. She is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at McGill University. Catherine is passionate about spiders, insects, and other arthropods. She loves sharing her knowledge and her enthusiasm for these fascinating animals with as many people as possible. She volunteers at The Rooms Natural History Facility.
Events & Programs
Excited about finding some Newfoundland and Labrador ancestors? This half-day workshop is an introduction to genealogy, with an orientation to the extensive genealogical archival collections at The Rooms. Our expert staff will be your guide through practical resources that you can use to trace your family tree.
This workshop is suitable for all skill levels. Included in the workshop fee are:
- An Introduction to Genealogy Handbook
- A permanent researcher registration number for The Rooms (Value $10)
- Light refreshments (tea, coffee, and a freshly baked muffin from The Rooms Café)
- An orientation tour of the Archives Reference Room
- A Family History Notebook
- Access to key genealogy resources to aid your research
- A voucher for free admission to The Rooms for a return visit to see exhibitions
Cost: $75 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members. Pre-registration is required. Register online or by calling (709) 757-8090.
Please note: All ticket sales are final; no refunds will be issued.
For more information on the workshop schedule and content, please contact Carla Watson at carlawatson@therooms.ca.
Join us for a delightful afternoon at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front desk and drop in anytime between 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please note that caregivers must accompany their children throughout the session. While our program room can accommodate up to 20 adults with their little ones, if it reaches capacity, we kindly ask caregivers to momentarily step back to make room for others to join in the fun.
The Playdate is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms Members.
With support from Thomas and Susan (Kent) Foran Family Foundation.