​Monarchs, Dinos and more coming to Bruce County Museum, July 16-17

Wonderful creatures from across the skies and ancient lands, are coming to the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre, July 16-17.

Tuesday, July 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., celebrate the wonders of the Monarch butterfly. Guests will enjoy a special reading of “Memengwaa, the Monarch Butterfly,” local Saugeen First Nation author, Dorothy Ladd, and make their very own Monarch butterfly craft.

The Southport Horticultural Society will be on-site to share tips and tricks to help support Monarchs locally. The museum will also screen the Canadian documentary, “Flight of the Butterflies” (2012), following the incredible story of the Monarch’s annual journey from North America to Mexico.

Pre-registration for this event is encouraged but not required. General admission applies; members admitted free.

Wednesday, July 17, get a double dose of the natural world with the museum’s regularly-scheduled “Wonderful Wildlife” show happening at 11 a.m. and Noon, a special show featuring the undisputed rockstar of dinosaur expertise, Tim Jefferies.

Jefferies will share his mind-boggling dinosaur facts and provide a crash course in fossilization magic, with a collection of personally excavated fossils from the Alberta badlands. This event is recommended for children, ages six to 12.

Pre-registration is required. Shows are $5 for museum members and $10 for non-members. Pre-register on-line at brucemuseum.ca or by phone at 519-797-2080.

Wonderful Wildlife shows are proudly presented by Bruce Power.