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October 2020
Wellness Walk
In conjunction with FCMoD’s newest special exhibition, Mental Health: Mind Matters, join Volunteer Naturalists for a short and slow wellness walk along the Poudre River! Discover ways to incorporate mindfulness and daily time in nature into your self care routine.
Up to 1 mile; easy pace. Space is limited, pre-registration recommended. Participants must wear a mask and maintain social distancing of 6 ft. while participating in the program. Walks will leave promptly at 1pm from the main entrance of Fort Collins Museum of Discovery. Please arrive 10 minutes early. Presented in partnership with City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department.
CANCELED: Parenting in a Pandemic
We apologize for any inconvenience, but today’s Parenting in a Pandemic has been canceled. Join us for the next one on 11/24. Register here: https://fcmod.org/event/parenting-in-a-pandemic/2020-11-24/
Are you a parent of a young child? Feeling overwhelmed with COVID, remote learning, challenging behaviors, and everything else? We hear you, and trust us, you’re not alone.
Designed to run alongside the Mind Matters exhibit, Fort Collins Museum of Discovery has teamed up with the Early Childhood Council of Larimer County to create a place for parents and caregivers to connect, share stories, and learn from local experts.
Getting Out the Vote: Native Women’s Perspectives on Building Civic Engagement
Join this panel of Native American women for a discussion about voting rights and voter suppression from the viewpoint of the Native American community. This group of incredible women will share their experiences as Indigenous leaders and provide resources to help address barriers to voting in 2020 and beyond. This webinar series is part of an initiative to raise awareness of the 19th Amendment’s centennial and to “highlight stories of women who continue to shape the world.”
Panelists:
- Lynnette Grey Bull, Northern Arapaho/Hunkpapa Lakota, Director & Founder, Not Our Native Daughters
- Phefelia Nez, Navajo Nation, First Lady
- Andi Clifford, Northern Arapaho, Wyoming State Representative
- Raven Pinto, Navajo Nation, B.A. Political Science, Colorado State University
- Savannah Romero (moderator), Eastern Shoshone, Partnerships & Programs Manager at IllumiNative
**This is an apolitical, non-partisan webinar focused on getting out the vote not about who to vote for or how to vote in this, or any, election.**
Presented by Cache la Poudre River National Heritage Area and the CSU Native American Cultural Center. Registration is free. Click here to register!
Discovery Live: Ask an Expert!
Explore your world with Discovery Live: Ask an Expert! Tune in to hear from a variety of guest experts, ask questions, and discover science, history, and art happening in your own backyard!
This week, join FCMoD as panelists from the Child Trauma and Resilience Assessment Center (CTRAC) at Colorado State University chat about complex trauma and resilience. What is CTRAC? How is trauma impact and resilience assessed in children and families? What does it look like to build a trauma informed community? Tune in to ask these questions, or one of your own!
Presented in partnership with CTRAC at Colorado State University. This virtual lecture series is hosted live on FCMoD’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Watch here live on Wednesday, October 28th:
Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Calling all ghosts, ghouls, and wee frightful beasties! Get into spooky spirits and explore the museum with our fun, Halloween themed-scavenger hunt throughout the galleries. Complete your scorecard for a goody bag of treats. It’ll be a scary good time!
Costumes encouraged. Included with regular admission reservations.
November 2020
Discovery Live: Ask an Expert!
Explore your world with Discovery Live: Ask an Expert! Tune in to hear from a variety of guest experts, ask questions, and discover science, history, and art happening in your own backyard!
This week, join FCMoD and chat with panelists from the Alliance for Suicide Prevention. What are some of the new trends in suicide prevention research? What can the everyday person do to prevent suicide in our community? If someone decides to kill themselves, is there actually anything I can do to stop them? Tune in to ask these questions, or one of your own!
Presented in partnership with the Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County. This virtual lecture series is hosted live on FCMoD’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Watch here live on Wednesday, November 4th:
Siendo padres de familia durante una pandemia
¿Eres madre o padre de algún niño pequeño? ¿Te sientes agobiada/o con los retos que presenta el COVID durante el aprendizaje remoto, o con comportamientos difíciles de manejar, o con todo lo que implica ser padre de familia durante estos tiempos? No estás sola/o.
Con la idea de tomar acciones en conjunto con nuestra exhibición especial Salud mental: Asuntos de la mente, el Museo del Descubrimiento de Fort Collins, con la ayuda del Consejo Infantil del Condado de Larimer (Early Childhood Council of Larimer County), se transforma en un lugar donde padres de familia y tutores puedan conectarse, compartir historias y aprender de la experiencia de especialistas localizados en nuestra área.
Estas reuniones virtuales serán facilitadas por la Dra. Buffy Trent Wolf, psicóloga y experta en salud mental infantil. Durante estas sesiones, la doctora proporcionará información, recursos y herramientas sobre factores estresantes comunes causado por COVID que están impactando a adultos y a niños por igual. Los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de conectar con otras familias en el área que están actualmente experimentando desafíos similares, además de celebrar también todos los triunfos por más pequeños que sean.
Se ofrecerán dos reuniones cada mes, una en inglés y otra en español, durante las siguientes fechas:
Martes, 24 de noviembre, 2020 (en inglés)
Martes, 22 de diciembre, 2020 (en inglés)
Martes, 19 de enero, 2021 (en inglés)
Martes, 10 de noviembre, 2020 (en español)
Martes, 8 de diciembre, 2020 (en español)
Martes, 5 de enero, 2021 (en español)
Presentado en colaboración con el Consejo Infantil del Condado de Larimer (Early Childhood Council of Larimer County). Este programa se compone de una serie de reuniones virtuales y provee un espacio donde familias puedan conectarse unas con otras, así como aprender y compartir recursos. Tu participación en este programa es completamente gratuita, pero el espacio es limitado. Te agradeceríamos mucho si haces tu reservación anticipadamente. Después de registrarte, te enviaremos un enlace de Zoom por correo electrónico.
¿Tienes preguntas? Contacta a Madison Lee del Museo del Descubrimiento de Fort Collins: malee@fcmod.org y/o a Liz Means del Consejo Infantil del Condado de Larimer: lmeans@ecclc.org.
Are you a parent of a young child? Feeling overwhelmed with COVID, remote learning, challenging behaviors, and everything else? We hear you, and trust us, you’re not alone.
Designed to run alongside the Mind Matters exhibit, Fort Collins Museum of Discovery has teamed up with the Early Childhood Council of Larimer County to create a place for parents and caregivers to connect, share stories, and learn from local experts.
These virtual gatherings will be facilitated by Dr. Buffy Trent Wolf, a psychologist and early childhood mental health expert who will provide information, resources and tools about common COVID-related stressors impacting caregivers and children. Participants will also have a chance to connect with other local families going through similar challenges, and to celebrate even the smallest successes.
There will be two meetups offered each month, one in English and one in Spanish:
Tuesday, November 24, 2020 (ENGLISH)
Tuesday, December 22, 2020 (ENGLISH)
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 (ENGLISH)
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 (SPANISH)
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 (SPANISH)
Tuesday, January 5, 2021 (SPANISH)
Presented in partnership with the Early Childhood Council of Larimer County. This program is a virtual meeting series providing local caregivers with a place to connect, learn and share resources. Participation in these meetings is completely free of charge, but space is limited; please register to reserve your spot. Zoom link to attend will be emailed after registration. Questions? Please contact Madison Lee at Fort Collins Museum of Discovery: malee@fcmod.org and Liz Means at Early Childhood Council of Larimer County: lmeans@ecclc.org
Mental Health Minds Matter: A Music Industry Night
A private gathering for the music community centered on mental health and the Mind Matters Exhibit. Mental Health: Mind Matters creates a safe space for important conversations about mental illnesses.
Misconceptions and stigma lead to prejudice and discrimination. This exhibition and related programming can help #MakeItOK to talk about mental health. Mental illness touches all of our lives in some way, making this exhibition an important resource.
To sign up, please visit the ticket link and select the best time slot for you to experience the exhibit! There is no time restriction on your visit, but to meet state guidelines with COVID, we allow a handful of people in at a time.
DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED courtesy of Music City Hot Chicken! Enjoy a free meal while you take advantage of a myriad of resources for musicians and members of the music community, from rent assistance programs to food.
Night Skies of Fort Collins
Each week, join us on Facebook Live to learn more about objects and patterns you can see in the night sky! Take a guided interactive tour to identify stars, planets, constellations, and more in the skies over Fort Collins! Afterwards, you’ll be able to go outside for yourself and be a stargazing pro!
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Music Therapy Workshop
Music Therapy? What is that?! Join FCMoD as we take a closer look into this amazing tool for bettering our mental health. Learn about the history, techniques, and benefits Music Therapy has to offer. Experience first hand what music therapy is.
This workshop will take place at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery in Learning Lab 109 on November 14th.
Cost: Tickets for this program are available with a pay-what-you-can model! Whatever your budget, we want you to participate fully and comfortably. Your support makes a big difference for our nonprofit museum during these unprecedented times. Please select your preferred ticket price below, and thank you for your consideration!
Ages: Open to all ages; designed for ages 12-16. Younger participants may require caregiver supervision and assistance.