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Natural History Collection
Lindsay Wildlife Experience’s extensive Natural History Collection includes preserved specimens such as gems, minerals, fossils, plants, insects, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Learn about our programs and protocols below. Read stories about selected specimens from our collection
here
For information about Natural History Collection internships, please email
srushing@lindsaywildlife.org
Natural History Discovery Kits
Bring the natural world back to your classroom with Lindsay Wildlife’s Discovery Kits. Each kit includes lesson plans, materials, and museum specimens to engage and inspire your students.
We offer 5 discovery kits designed for educators. Each kit utilizes real museum specimens, a suggested curriculum, and 3 hands-on activities providing a unique opportunity for students to engage with the natural world. All activities are aligned with
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
Reservations for the Discovery Kits must be made at least two weeks in advance. All rentals are for one week. Payment is required prior to pick-up.
Click HERE to learn more about our Discovery Kits.
For more information, email
srushing@lindsaywildlife.org
or call (925) 627-2937.
Natural History Donations
Lindsay Wildlife Experience welcomes donations of vertebrates, invertebrates, botany, geology, fossils, and scientific illustrations or art. Acceptance of a donation is at the discretion of the Director of Education and is guided by the museum’s Collection Policy. The museum does not accept unsolicited or drop-off donations, however, we are happy to work with you to schedule a time to evaluate your potential donation.
How to Donate
To have your donation considered for acquisition, please send a completed
donation form
and photos of the specimens to
jshaw@lindsaywildlife.org
. If you need help filling out the donation form or are unsure of a specimen’s taxonomic information, email
srushing@lindsaywildlife.org
for assistance.
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