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September 2023
Black-footed Ferret Feeding
Visit with FCMoD’s very own live black-footed ferrets, the most endangered mammal in North America!
Join us in the Natural Areas Exhibit to learn about the conservation work being done to return black-footed ferrets to the wild, from the national captive breeding program to new advances in cloning. Meet our black-footed ferrets and watch as our furry friends tear into their weekend meal. Who knows, you just might become BFFs with our BFFs!
The presentation will start at about 10:15 a.m.
Museum admission is not required to attend this program, but the capacity is limited and first-come, first-served.
Meet the Animals
Join us in our Animal Encounters and discover some amazing creatures we share this planet with. Animals of all kinds from creepy crawlies, wet and slimy, to soft and furry. Don’t miss an opportunity to make a new animal friend! Free with museum admission.
Black-footed Ferret Feeding
Visit with FCMoD’s very own live black-footed ferrets, the most endangered mammal in North America!
Join us in the Natural Areas Exhibit to learn about the conservation work being done to return black-footed ferrets to the wild, from the national captive breeding program to new advances in cloning. Meet our black-footed ferrets and watch as our furry friends tear into their weekend meal. Who knows, you just might become BFFs with our BFFs!
The presentation will start at about 10:15 a.m.
Museum admission is not required to attend this program, but the capacity is limited and first-come, first-served.
Black-footed Ferret Rediscovery Day
Come celebrate BFF Rediscovery Day by seeing our live black-footed ferrets have their daily meal and hear the amazing rediscovery story that happened in 1981. Meet BFFs Dude and Churro, and see why they are one of the most endangered mammals in North America.
The presentation will start at about 10:15 a.m in the Natural Areas Exhibit across from the museum store.
Museum admission is not required to attend this program.
October 2023
Black-footed Ferret Feeding
Visit with FCMoD’s very own live black-footed ferrets, the most endangered mammal in North America!
Join us in the Natural Areas Exhibit to learn about the conservation work being done to return black-footed ferrets to the wild, from the national captive breeding program to new advances in cloning. Meet our black-footed ferrets and watch as our furry friends tear into their weekend meal. Who knows, you just might become BFFs with our BFFs!
The presentation will start at about 10:15 a.m.
Museum admission is not required to attend this program, but the capacity is limited and first-come, first-served.
Meet the Animals
Join us in our Animal Encounters and discover some amazing creatures we share this planet with. Animals of all kinds from creepy crawlies, wet and slimy, to soft and furry. Don’t miss an opportunity to make a new animal friend! Free with museum admission.
2023 Solar Eclipse
Curious about the 2023 partial eclipse? Stop by the museum to learn more about what causes eclipses and take a look with your own eyes.
- We will have 75 pairs of eclipse glasses to give away to museum visitors
- Eclipse themed coloring sheets and annular eclipse fact sheets
- Information on citizen science experiments that you can participate in using your smartphone.
Archives Month Tours at FCMoD
Happy American Archives Month! To celebrate, join the Archive & Collections staff at FCMoD for a special hour-long tour of some of our favorite local archival treasures. We’ll explore Fort Collins historic maps, yearbooks, photographs, newspapers, diaries, and more! Tours are free and fun for all ages. What will YOU discover?
Dates/Times (tour is the same on all dates):
- Saturday, October 14, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Wednesday, October 18, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Thursday, October 26, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Tours meet in the Archive at Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, located just to the right when you enter the main lobby of the museum. Seating is available during the tour.
Please note: this program is free but limited to 20 participants per tour.
Archives Month Tours at FCMoD
Happy American Archives Month! To celebrate, join the Archive & Collections staff at FCMoD for a special hour-long tour of some of our favorite local archival treasures. We’ll explore Fort Collins historic maps, yearbooks, photographs, newspapers, diaries, and more! Tours are free and fun for all ages. What will YOU discover?
Dates/Times (tour is the same on all dates):
- Saturday, October 14, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Wednesday, October 18, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Thursday, October 26, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Tours meet in the Archive at Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, located just to the right when you enter the main lobby of the museum. Seating is available during the tour.
Please note: this program is free but limited to 20 participants per tour.
Educator Day in the Archive
Did you know FCMoD’s Archive & Collections regularly hosts tours for any and all educators, students and researchers? October is American Archives Month! To celebrate, FCMoD is hosting a special Educator Day in the Archive with light refreshments and an opportunity for educators across Northern Colorado (and beyond!) to take a deep dive into regional history with our curation team.
Saturday, October 21; 10:30am-1pm Archive & Collections at Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Light refreshments (water, coffee, snacks) RSVPs encouraged, but walk-ins welcome! Questions? Email Events Liaison, Carlos Barata at cbarata@fcmod.org