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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 20h

Teacher Resource Day is this Saturday at the Museum! PRI's annual Teacher Resource Day has tables full of free fossil and geological specimens and other educational materials for teachers to use in their classrooms. The event is free and exclusively for teachers. See you there!

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Important update: The TreeTops Treehouse at Cayuga Nature Center will be temporarily closed for repairs starting on November 1st. Make sure you visit it while you still can!

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Happy fall, everyone! To celebrate, join us for our first Science in the Virtual Pub tomorrow night (Thursday, 9/24) at 7 pm! To register, please use this link: cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ…

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Calling all teachers! Our Climate Education Resource Fair is happening TOMORROW (9/21) from 4 to 7 pm!!! The evening will include workshops, tabling from a range of organizations, a light dinner, and time for networking. See you there! Register here: bit.ly/IthacaClimateWeek2026

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This Sunday from 5 to 7 pm, join us for a sensory friendly Museum experience for visitors of all ages and abilities! This event provides an opportunity for visitors with Sensory Processing Disorder, or other developmental disabilities to enjoy a more sensory-friendly experience at the Museum.

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Calling all teachers! One week from today (9/22) from 4 to 7 pm, Museum of the Earth will be hosting a Climate Education Resource Fair, featuring two workshops, and a whole slew of tablers representing Ithacan climate organizations. Register here: bit.ly/IthacaClimateWeek2026

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

New apparel has reached the Museum store! Pick up a t-shirt or a hoodie while they're still in stock!!! 👕

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Want to see how the amount of precipitation and snowfall has changed since you were born? We have a new handy tool on our website that helps with just that! Check it out now: climate.earthathome.org/other-resou…

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Are you planning your wedding or special gathering and are looking for a venue? Museum of the Earth is here to help! Check out our brand new venue rental page for more info: www.museumoftheearth.org/rentals

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Happy September! As with every first weekend, this weekend (Saturday-Sunday) is pay-what-you-wish weekend at Museum of the Earth! Come visit now!!!

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Another fossil collecting trip is in the books! Thank you to all of the folks who travelled all the way out to Schoharie, NY to join us for the trip, and a special thank you to the folks at the Cave House Museum of Mining and Geology for giving us access to their fantastic caves!

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Did you know that Museum of the Earth sells coffee??? We are proud to be the only place in Ithaca that sells Geological Time Coffee! Pick up the beans from our gift shop or from our online store now, and brew your coffee while contemplating geological history! ☕️

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Join us in less than an hour for our one of our last Tree Buds Phenology Walks of the season! Meet us at 3 pm in front of the Cayuga Nature Center Lodge to observe and collect data on seasonal changes in trees. See you there! 🍃 🍁 🍂

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Tomorrow (and every Saturday) is Fossil ID Day at the Museum! If you found a rock in your backyard that you think might be a fossil, Dr. Maureen Bickley is here to help. Stop by the Prep Lab anytime between 10 am and 5 pm for help identifying your fossil!!!

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Attention: the last of the 4 Potorti Gorge Walks will be this Friday from 10 to 11:30 am at Taughannock Falls State Park. We'll meet in the parking lot on the west side of Rt 89, near the start of the trails and the Lower Falls. See you there!

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Museum of the Earth wants to extend a massive thank you to everyone who voted for us in the Museum category in this year's Finger Lakes Favorites! With all of your support, we were able to take the Gold (as well as the Silver for the Event Venue category)!!!

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

This Friday, August 22nd (10 to 11:30 am) is your second to last chance to attend one of our James Potorti Gorge Walks! For this installment, we'll explore the fascinating geological record of Watkins Glen State Park. See you there!

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Are you a teacher in the area? Would you like to teach your students about the harmful algal blooms (HABs) in Cayuga Lake? Well, then this new module is the perfect thing for you! Check it out now!!! climate.earthathome.org/harmful-alg…

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Check out this incredible blog post about our Museum by one of our former science education interns, Richard Gutierrez! Thank you so much for this, Richard!!! richiethedino.com/post/MuseumoftheE…

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Attention all fossil lovers: Fossil ID Day is tomorrow at Museum of the Earth! If you found something that looks like a fossil, come visit Dr. Maureen Bickley from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturdays for some help identifying it!! 🪨🦖⛏️ #FossilIDDay #MuseumOfTheEarth #FossilLovers

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Tomorrow is the 2nd of 4 James Potorti Gorge Walks! Join us at 10 am on August 14th for a calm and educational hike at Buttermilk Falls State Park. Meet at the main entrance (Rt 13), next to the swimming area at the bottom of Buttermilk Falls. See you there!

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The Trump administration is spending BILLIONS of taxpayer dollars to cancel offshore wind power projects. Let us know what you think by using this link: www.museumoftheearth.org/changing-c…

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Check out our new blog post, "What’s up with Wetlands: Exploring the Relationship Between Wetlands, Humans, and Climate Change" by Abigail MacAlpine, our Summer 2026 Climate Change Education Outreach Intern! 🚣💦🌱 www.priweb.org/blog-post/wetlands-c…

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Tomorrow is Shark Fest!!! Come to Museum of the Earth from 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday, August 8th to participate in fun shark-related activities and see some fascinating specimens. See you there!

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Tomorrow from 10 to 11:30 am will be the first of 4 James Potorti Interpretive Gorge Walks happening this August! This time we'll meet at Upper Treman Park (at the end of the parking lot that's near the start of the trails). Free registration; parking/park access is paid. See you there!

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Attention all fun seekers: Shark Fest is happening this Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm at Museum of the Earth!!! Hope you can join us for a chompin' good time!🦈

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Happy Tuesday! We are pleased to announce that Museum of the Earth recently had a live camera feed of our Hyde Park Mastodon installed by Earth Cam! Check out the live feed here: mastocam.priweb.org And learn more about our mastodon here: www.priweb.org/blog-post/hyde-park-…

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Join us for our weekly Tree Buds phenology walk today at 3 pm at the Cayuga Nature Center! Rain or shine, Dr. Ingrid Zabel (our Climate Change Education Manager) will teach folks about the mechanisms behind seasonal changes and how they are influenced by a changing climate. 🌲🍃

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Meet Abigail MacAlpine, one of our newest interns! Abigail focuses on harmful algal blooms (HABs) education. Experiment with her miniature “watershed,” create runoff of nutrients and pollution, and test solutions to help protect the lake next time you're at the Museum!

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

It's that time again! Come to TCPL's BorgWarner room tonight at 5 pm to see our very own Director of Outreach, Rob Ross, in a hands-on program exploring dinosaurs and other amazing ancient vertebrates from the Mesozoic Era. See you there!

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

It's BioBlitz time again! Join us for this summer's edition from today to Monday. Here's the project page: ow.ly/If3Y50ZsmSS As a special addition, we will be leading a guided discovery hike this Saturday, July 25 at 10 am in Dotson Park, Danby, NY. Hope to see you there!

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Thank you for coming to our fossil collecting trip last Saturday! If you weren't able to make it this time, we'll have another one on August 29th near Schoharie, NY. Register here: ow.ly/7YVj50Zs8r6 Hope you can join us!

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Our Museum has a deep commitment to making it possible for anyone to visit us. One such program that supports this mission is YNAP (Young Naturalist Access Program), which provides young people (under the age of 17) who face difficult circumstances with a free one-year membership.

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

We have another full day of events going on today! Join us for our weekly Tree Buds phenology walk at 3 pm at the Cayuga Nature Center. After that, come see PRI's own Rob Ross teach folks about the Hyde Park Mastodon at 5 pm in TCPL's BorgWarner Room. See your there!

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Come to our first fossil hunting trip of the year this Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm! We'll meet near Sheds, NY (~1 hour from Ithaca), and all tools will be provided. To register, please fill out this form: forms.gle/VLp5PsHsF1E1VypW9 For more info, please contact Rob Ross: ross@priweb.org

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Ithaca folks: Please stay inside as much as you can due to the poor air quality! Read all about the wildfire smoke in Ithaca in our new blog post (www.priweb.org/blog-post/smoke-aqi), and make sure to visit Museum of the Earth this week, where you can live footloose and smoke free! 🔥🌲

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

We have 3 events going on today that you won't want to miss! 1: Mask Monday, 10 am to 5 pm @ Museum of the Earth 2: Tree Buds Phenology Walk, 3 pm @ Cayuga Nature Center 3: Unearth a Story - Family Fossil Adventure, 5 to 6 pm @ TCPL (BorgWarner Room) See you there!

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

We are excited to announce that our very own Dr. Ingrid Zabel will be speaking about what we can all do about climate change for the "Unearth a Story" summer reading series run by the Tompkins County Public Library! Come see her presentation tonight from 6-7 pm in the BorgWarner Room East at TCPL.

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Enjoy the rainy Ithaca weather at Museum of the Earth this Saturday and Sunday, where we will be hosting a pay-what-you-wish weekend sponsored by BorgWarner! When registering for a ticket, you will be able to choose from a donation range as your admission price. See you there!

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

MUSEUM OF THE EARTH CLOSURE: We will be closed tomorrow (July 2) and Friday (July 3) due to extreme heat. We'll be back on Saturday! 🥵☀️

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Following up on yesterday's post, here are some photos of our evening PRI-de in the Pub event! It was a gay old time!!! 🌈✨🏳️‍🌈 Also, here is a link to the entire panel discussion: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaWr_klKtdw

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Thank you for coming to our yearly Natural Queeriosity PRI-de event! Here are some photos of the morning's events:

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Thank you to Tompkins Weekly for a wonderful feature article about this Friday's PRI-de event at the Museum! Family-friendly craft event from 10-1, pub lecture from 7-9. Come and bring a friend!!!

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Thank you to Beginnings Credit Union for supporting this year's Natural Queeriosity event at Museum of the Earth! Stop by the Museum this Friday, June 26th at 7 pm for a killer climate science panel, with some local wine and beer to boot. Free entry, cash bar. See you there!

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Happy Summer Solstice!!! This evening, Museum of the Earth will have Sensory Friendly Hours from 5 to 7 pm, which gives visitors with Sensory Processing Disorder (or other developmental disabilities) an opportunity to enjoy a more sensory-friendly Museum experience.

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

SAVE THE DATE: 1 week from tomorrow, Museum of the Earth will be joining the Sciencenter and the History Center in a friendly, exercise-based fundraising competition called Move for Museums! Register here: charity.pledgeit.org/moveformuseums…

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

No pub lecture would be complete without drinks! Come and taste local wine and beer from our drink sponsors, Treleaven Wines and Liquid State Brewing Company, at our pride celebration on June 26th at 7 pm!!! 🌈🍺🍷

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

This week's Tree Buds Phenology Walk is CANCELLED. Sorry for the inconvenience, but we'll hopefully see you next week!

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Meet Jeff White, one of the presenters on our Natural Queeriosity panel. Dr. Jeff White is an avian ecologist specializing in penguins and other seabirds of the Southern Ocean. Learn more about his research on Friday, June 26th at 7 pm at the Museum! No cover charge, cash bar, donations accepted.

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Paleontological Research Institution @prinstitution.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Hello beautiful fossil-heads! Did you find a rock in your backyard that you think might be a fossil? We're here to help! Bring it in on Saturday if you want a hand with identifying it. Dr. Maureen Bickley will be working in the Prep Lab and is happy to assist you! 🪨🦴🦖

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