More than Dust and Drawers: Why Collections Matter

Natural history collections are more than just rows of specimens and dusty shelves - they are living libraries of biodiversity, culture, and discovery. In this program, Rachel Brent (Purdue Univ. FNR Collections Curator) will share how collections shape scientific research, preserve endangered knowledge, support conservation efforts, and inspire future generations. Come learn how these stories are changing the world - and why your role in preserving them matters.

**This program is limited to 20 participants. Registration required by noon Aug 11, call 765-567-2993 or email bWN1dGxlciB8IHRpcHBlY2Fub2UgISBpbiAhIGdvdg== (responding on Facebook does not reserve your spot).**

Program content is designed for adults, but school-aged children may attend and enjoy depending on their attention span and interest. For more information, call Tippecanoe County Naturalist Mary Cutler at 765-567-2993

You may also like the following events from Wednesdays In The Wild:

• Next month, 9th July, 01:00 pm, Butterflies of Tippecanoe County in West Lafayette
• Next month, 16th July, 01:00 pm, An Introduction to the Spiders of Indiana in West Lafayette
• Next month, 23rd July, 01:00 pm, Walking the Wildcat: A Streambed Look at Mussel Restoration in Lafayette