Biodiversity Bonanza at UConn Storrs

Celebrate the wonders of natural history during Biodiversity Bonanza: Celebrating Natural History Collections at UConn Storrs on Thursday, April 17, from 2 to 6:30 pm. Hosted by the University of Connecticut’s Biodiversity Research Collections and the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History, this free public event features an afternoon of tours, exhibits, and a special guest lecture.

The event begins with behind-the-scenes collection tours from 2 to 3 pm in the Biology/Physics Building lobby, followed by a special lecture by National Academy of Sciences members Drs. Pam and Doug Soltis from 3:30 to 4:30 pm in Room 131. A reception with posters and displays will take place from 4:30 to 6:30 pm in the Gant Science Complex Light Court.

Admission is free and open to the public. RSVPs are appreciated for the reception. Visit s.uconn.edu/biodiversitybonanza for more information and to RSVP.

The event takes place at the Biology Physics Building and Gant Science Complex Light Court, North Eagleville Road, Storrs, CT 06269. For questions or accommodation needs, email csmnhinfo@uconn.edu or call 860-486-4460.