Posted: April 8, 2021

Question Your World: What’s the Buzz about Cicadas This Spring?

Do you remember what happened in 2004? That was the last time 15 states experienced the emergence of the 17-year periodical cicadas! If we move forward 17 years, that takes us to today when the process is happening all over again.

Question Your World: What’s the Buzz about Cicadas This Spring?
Posted: April 6, 2021

Citizen Science Month: A Community Celebration

Let’s celebrate the importance of STEM in our lives by working together to gather new knowledge about the world. Not only does citizen science create a stronger connection to your community, but it also helps all of us better understand what’s going on around us.

Citizen Science Month: A Community Celebration
Posted: March 26, 2021

Pollination Syndromes: The Evolutionary Relationship between Your Garden and Its Inhabitants

To welcome a variety of friendly pollinator visitors to your garden, it’s a good idea to keep the distinctive features in mind when choosing your plants.

Pollination Syndromes: The Evolutionary Relationship between Your Garden and Its Inhabitants
Posted: March 10, 2021

Question Your World: Are You Feeling Springtime Allergies Earlier This Year?

As the world continues to combat the pandemic, everyone is paying more attention to symptoms like a runny nose and watery eyes, but it could be because of something in the air: the annual release of springtime pollen!

Question Your World: Are You Feeling Springtime Allergies Earlier This Year?
Posted: March 4, 2021

An Unjust Evolution

Learn more about two papers recently published by the University of Richmond in collaboration with the Museum which explore the relationships between temperature, air quality, socio-demographic factors, and historical planning decisions for the City of Richmond.

An Unjust Evolution