Daily Archives: February 18, 2019

Nature’s Superheroes – Life at the Limits

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Many extraordinary species have developed unique (and often weird!) “superpowers” to overcome the challenges threatening their survival. This Museum of Science captivating temporary exhibition (open now) lets you discover bizarre mating serenades, explore a mysterious cave environment where animals live without eyes, and investigate how a giant elephant seal can hold its breath for nearly two hours while diving a mile to find food.

Nature’s Superheroes: Life at the Limits offers a fascinating lens on the breathtaking diversity of the natural world and the incredible power of evolution to shape exceptional responses to the challenges, and opportunities, of life on Earth. Multi-sensory experiences, immersive scenic displays, and hands-on interactive components bring exceptional creatures to life!

Nature’s Superheroes: Life at the Limits is organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York, and sponsored by Bank of America. Free with admission. For more information visit https://www.mos.org/exhibits/natures-superheroes

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Thursday, February 28, 11:00 am – Saving Aphrodite: Conserving Garden Statuary and Fountains

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Join Patricia Miller, Preservation Society of Newport County Chief Conservator. on Thursday, February 28 at 11 am at Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Avenue in Newport, for a lecture entitled Saving Aphrodite: Conserving Garden Statuary and Fountains, part of the 2019 Winter Lecture Series. The gardens of the Preservation Society properties are well known for their abundant flowers and foliage. But have you ever wondered about the statues that inhabit these gardens and how they are cared for? Learn about the outdoor sculpture collection and the work that goes into conserving it.

Admission is $10 for Preservation Society members, $15 for the general public. Advance ticket purchase is required. Learn more and purchase tickets at www.newportmansions.org.

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