Fall kick-off at museum. Two new exciting exhibits and a reception.

University of Colorado Museum of Natural History
Two exciting and new exhibitions and an opening reception kick-off fall semester

Burning Issues: The Fourmile Canyon Fire
Sept. 6, 2011 – Jan. 26, 2012.

One year ago an errant spark ignited the most destructive and expensive fire in
Colorado history. Visit this exhibition to learn what happened, the ecological
importance of fires and how environmental and human factors affect fire
activity. Photography, scarred trees and video interviews tell the story and
illustrate how scientists reconstruct fire history.

Thurs., September 15, 2011
6:00 p.m. Opening Reception for Burning Issues: the Fourmile Canyon Fire
7:00 p.m. Presentation: Fire in the Mountains: Understanding Fire History
and
Fire Dynamics in Colorado, by Geography Professor Dr. Tom Veblen

For more information: http://cumuseum.colorado.edu and 303-492-6892

Bird Shift: The Anthropogenic Ornithology of North America
Aug. 22 – Dec. 31, 2011

Through a collaboration with nationally recognized artist Brian D. Collier and
local scientists, transportation professionals and birders, EcoArts Connection
and the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History are co-presenting an
exhibition exploring how human activity affects local bird behavior. Included
are colorful photos, objects and video presentations. A series of animated
talks, panel discussions, bird walks, a poetry reading, family activities and a
website are included along with Bus Birding activities on the Long JUMP bus
route, and at selected Long JUMP stops.

For more information:
http://cumuseum.colorado.edu and
http://www.BusBirding.SocietyRNE.net
303-492-6892

The University of Colorado Museum of Natural History is located on campus in
the Henderson Building next to and just west of the UMC at 15th and Broadway.