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Camp registration is open for spring break and summer camps at the Witte Museum. From Texas history to science, engineering and technology, Witte camps provide opportunities for area children to have fun while learning. Children, ages 6 to 12 years old, can get hands-on and behind the scenes, whether cooking in the kitchen or discovering animal defenses. Spring break camp Witte Unlocked is planned for Monday through Friday, March 10-14, Summer camps will include: •Cooking Up History, June 9-13 •STEM-Powered, June 16-20 •Defense Detectives, June 23-27 •Art-Venture Camp, July 7-11 •Nature's Inspiration, July 14-18 •Dino Explorers, July 21-25. For more...Article Link

This week's guest is Ronald Davis, curator of American History at the Witte Museum, a position he has held since January 2023. Davis is the co-curator of Black Cowboys: An American Story currently at the Witte Museum and running through February 2025, after which it will go on a national tour including the famed Autry Museum of the American West in Los Angeles. In tandem with the exhibit, the Witte will host a first-of-its kind conference on December 5th & 6th called "Ode to Juneteenth: Slavery in Texas." Tickets are available on their website. 

Tamara recently took a press trip to San Antonio, Texas, hosted by Visit San Antonio, to see what there was to do in San Antonio for families. She found that San Antonio has a lot of history and culture, great food, fun theme parks, and plenty of free or affordable attractions. San Antonio could make a great winter or spring break family vacation (when the weather is cooler). The city is also ideal for a girls' trip or couples getaway weekend. Top sites include: San Antonio is the theme park capital of Texas with four theme parks within a short drive. They have the largest SeaWorld of all the parks. There is also a Six Flags, Schlitterbahn water park, and Morgan's Wonderland. Morgan's Wonderland is an ultra-accessible amusement park but built so that everyone can play. Each ride and attraction has been designed from the ground up to be accessible and conscious of those with special needs. The San Antonio CityPASS can save you money if you want to visit quite a few museums and attractions (including the San Antonio Zoo). The Riverwalk extends for 15 miles and outside of the core downtown horseshoe section, it is a quiet and lush urban park. You can even kayak on the river. The Pearl is a dining and entertainment district with residences and the Hotel Emma. The food in San Antonio is great and it is a UNESCO City of Gastronomy. Some highlights: Eddie's Taco Shop, Best American Daughter, Burgerteca, Stix and Stone, The Jerk Shack, and La Panaderia In addition to the Alamo, there are four other Missions that are run by the National Park Service, which offer even more to see. The Witte Museum is great for kids with plenty of interactive exhibits and play areas. The Japanese Tea Garden in Brackenridge Park is beautiful and peaceful Hemisfair Park downtown also is great for family with young kids with splash pads and climbing structures. Tamara stayed at the Intercontinental San Antonio Riverwalk on the quieter section of the Riverwalk. There are also great resort hotels in Hill Country just outside of San Antonio. See more about Tamara's trip and reasons to visit San Antonio with kids. Other Episodes You May Enjoy Girlfriend getaway to El Paso, Texas Things to do in Austin, Texas with kids

Visit the Witte Museum and embark on a thrilling journey into the world of spiders at “Spiders — From Fear to Fascination.” This immersive experience is open through Jan. 5 and offers something for every spider enthusiast. Explore both live and preserved specimens alongside hands-on experiences and gain a newfound appreciation for these eight-legged neighbors, while discovering their ecological importance and cultural significance. The Witte Museum is located at 3801 Broadway in San Antonio. General admission tickets are for adults, for children ages 4-12, and children 3 and under are free. Military and senior discounts are available. For...Article Link

Learn from and engage with real Boeing aircraft repair engineers at the Witte Museum for Saturday with a Scientist: Aircraft Maintenance and Repair in the Valero Great Hall on Saturday, June 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Boeing repair engineers will answer questions about airplanes and the types of repair done in San Antonio. The engineers will have real aircraft components to share as well. This event is free with general museum admission of for adults, for children four to 12, and children under three are free. To reserve your museum admission, visit https:// my.wittemuseum.org/375712/400185.Article Link

How much do you know about the creepier creatures of Texas? Get in the “spooky season” spirit this week as you learn about Mexican Free Tail Bats and some of the amazing caves here in South Texas. Discover the difference between opossums and possums, uncover the unique defense mechanisms of vultures and learn why bats, opossums and vultures are important to their ecosystems. To learn more information about the sources and references for today's episode, visit: Audubon: Guide to North American Birds, Black vulture coragyps atratus: https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/black-vulture Bat Conservation International, Mexican free-tailed bat: https://www.batcon.org/bat/tadarida-brasiliensis/ Texas Parks & Wildlife, Virginia opossum (Didelphis viginiana): https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/species/oposum/ Hosted by the Witte Museum's Abigail Jacks, Environmental Science Education Manager, and Daemon Piña, Health and Wellness Education Manager. Produced by Alyssa Sailor-Tynes, Digital Marketing Manager. For more information and to visit the Witte Museum, visit www.WitteMuseum.org.

What is an eclipse? Why are people so excited to see one? Joining the podcast today is special guest Paul Mireles, meteorologist for KENS 5 News in San Antonio, Texas. Paul, alongside hosts Abbey and Daemon, discusses the different types of eclipses, what folks should expect during the October annular eclipse and why so many people are planning to visit San Antonio for the occasion. Paul Mireles is the morning meteorologist for KENS 5 in San Antonio, Texas. He has been a member of the KENS 5 weather team since December 2002 and has covered countless stories about our wild weather here. Paul has earned several awards throughout his career, including Best Weathercast by the Associated Press and an Emmy. To learn more information about the sources and references for today's episode, visit: 2023/2024 Eclipse in San Antonio, Texas: https://sanantonioeclipse.org ‘Ring of fire' will be visible in San Antonio during solar eclipse. Here's what you need to know: https://www.kens5.com/article/tech/science/environment/eclipse-solar-san-antonio-ring-of-fire/273-cbc5b1d3-a238-44cb-9081-cb6bb2d8241e Witte Museum prepares visitors for a safe eclipse viewing experience: https://www.kens5.com/article/news/eclipse/witte-museum-annular-eclipse-party-san-antonio/273-ad38d409-29a1-478e-913d-a3d588dadcd7 This episode is hosted by the Witte Museum's Abigail Jacks, Environmental Science Education Manager, and Daemon Piña, Health and Wellness Education Manager. Produced by Alyssa Sailor-Tynes, Digital Marketing Manager. A companion to the Wonders of Space eclipse exhibition, at the Witte for a limited time. Eclipse Outreach Programming is generously supported by the Simons Foundation. Promotional support is generously provided by KENS 5. For more information and to view the eclipse at the Witte Museum, visit https://bit.ly/46EYn0f. Music in this episode by Randy Granger. Visit RandyGranger.net to check out more of his music.

In this episode, I discuss perhaps the most famous of all battles, the Alamo. In previous episodes, I've discussed the battles that took place Gonzales, Goliad (La Bahia), and the Siege of Bexar (or San Antonio) which took place from October through December of 1835. I've discussed a group of Texans who were very important in the revolution, the Tejanos, the Mexican Texans. Now it's time to look at the actual battle of the Alamo. Before I get too much into the actual story, I need to mention that there have been at least 8 movies made about the alamo, with the 1st being produced in 1915. It was a silent movie called Martyrs of the Alamo and it was produced by D.W. Griffith. Now, let's be honest and fair. Most of the movies about the battle of the Alamo are nonsense. The first of them, the one by D.W. Griffith was total garbage. Griffith, whose contributions to the movie industry cannot be denied,  was a well-known white supremacist  whose movies all reflected that.  Now the 2004 version is probably the most accurate of the movies made about the battle, but even it took what we call literary license with the events that took place, especially in the use of dialogue. So what really happened? One thing that the movies do get correct is there were some big-name folks who fought there. One of them was David Crockett, from Tennessee,  (by the way his actual fiddle is in the Witte Museum in San Antonio, and I once had a chance to hear it played during a recording session that took place in the Alamo Chapel). On different sides of the battle were two men who had once been friends adventurer James Bowie, and Mexican president Antonio López de Santa Anna. For a large number of Americans and almost all Texans, the battle for the Alamo has become a symbol of patriotic sacrifice and bravery. The men and women who were in the battle were indeed brave and as I mentioned in the beginning, the traditional popular novels, stage plays, and motion pictures, obscure the actual historical event. To understand the reality of the battle, we have to look at why San Antonio and the Alamo itself was strategic. Remember how in December 1835 a Federalist army of Texan (or Texian, as they were called) immigrants, American volunteers, and their Tejano allies had captured San Antonio from the Mexican Army, or the Centralist forces that were there  during the siege of Bexar. As I said in the episode about the Siege of Bexar after the victory, a majority of the Texan volunteers of the "Army of the People" left service and returned to their families. Even though the siege itself was over many members  of the provisional government feared the Centralists would mount a spring offensive. The main issue with that is there were only two main roads leading into Texas from the interior of Mexico.  The first was the Atascosito Road, which stretched from Matamoros on the Rio Grande northward through San Patricio, Goliad, Victoria, and finally into the heart of Austin's colony. The second was the Old San Antonio Road, a Camino real that crossed the Rio Grande at Paso de Francia (the San Antonio Crossing) and wound northeastward through San Antonio de Béxar, Bastrop, Nacogdoches, San Augustine, and across the Sabine River into Louisiana. Each of these roads were blocked by forts. Presidio La Bahía at Goliad and the Alamo at San Antonio. Each spot served almost like an early warning system, ready to alert the Texas settlements of any enemy advance. The Bexar garrison, or the Alamo was commanded by James Clinton Neill. While James Walker Fannin, Jr., took over the forces at Goliad. Many of the settlers had returned to home and that meant that some newly arrived American volunteers made up a majority of the troops at Goliad and Bexar. Both Neill and Fannin were determined to stall the Centralists on the frontier and not let them easily move inland, but they were not delusional. Without speedy reinforcements,

The application process is underway for the Land Stewardship Ambassadors program, sponsored by the East Foundation and the Witte Museum, and targets high school students in Bexar, Cameron, and Webb counties. Focusing on the importance of land stewardship, civic engagement, and career paths that uphold these principles, the program is reading- and writing-intensive, featuring a curriculum enriched with interactive learning, career explorations, and in-depth studies of stewardship. Three groups of 15 students will be selected from each participating county and will engage in weekly two-hour sessions covering diverse topics ranging from conservation history to economic and sociopolitical dimensions of natural...Article Link

This week on bigcitysmalltown, host Bob Rivard welcomes acclaimed San Antonio photographer Al Rendon, whose 50-year career documenting Latino life and culture is celebrated in a one-person exhibition at the Witte Museum that opened Sept. 2 and continues until Jan. 7. The exhibition is titled "Mi Cultura: Bringing Shadows into Light." A companion book of the same title is available at the Witte and area bookstores. Rendon, who began his career as a teenager with a camera winning backstage access to traveling rock and roll artists, soon became the best known documentarian of his own hometown and its leading Latino figures. He is best known, perhaps, for his iconic images of the Grammy Award-winning Latina singer Selena, but his work collected at the Smithsonian and other museums extends far beyond a single pop culture figure Al's work exudes a nostalgic charm that speaks to both the heart and the mind, immortalizing fleeting moments of Latino life with uncanny accuracy. His journey into the world of photography started when he was just a child, encouraged by his mother's love for documenting their family history. From capturing rock concerts in the '70s to being recognized with a one-man retrospective at the Witte Museum, Al has passionately progressed in his career, leaving an indelible mark on the photography scene. Photography has the power to capture the essence of a moment and preserve it for generations to come. - Al Rendon In this episode, you will be able to: Uncover the vibrant tapestry of Latino culture in San Antonio, as immortalized in print. Embark on an aesthetically enlightening journey exploring Al Rendon's spectacular retrospective exhibit at the Witte Museum. Venture into the pulsating world of concert photography, recounting Al Rendon's rookie experiences. Appreciate the importance of interactive learning in photography, echoing through the mock darkroom demonstration at Al Rendon's exhibition. Ignite a wave of nostalgia and gratitude, reminiscing through the lens of memory preservation in Al Rendon's work. Starting out as a photographer selling his captures to local newspapers to becoming a successful concert photographer and entrepreneur, Al Rendon's journey is truly inspiring. His career is a testament to his determination and love for photography, illuminating his ability to be adaptable in the evolving industry. His decision to bypass traditional routes and take his own path demonstrates his daring approach and has led to unique opportunities such as photographing the Pope during his visit to San Antonio.

What is it like to photograph some of the biggest musicians of all time? Why document the everyday culture of your hometown? In this week's special episode, Witte Museum President and CEO Marise McDermott interviews acclaimed photographer Al Rendón. Well-known for his portraits of Selena, Rock & Roll concerts and Charreada competitors, Rendón has photographed Tejano culture in South Texas for decades. He has become one of San Antonio's most celebrated photographers with images appearing in various magazines, corporate offices and collected by the Smithsonian Institution. To learn more information about the sources and references for today's episode, visit: Rendón, Al. Photography and Fine Art: https://www.alrendon.com/ Rendón, Al. Mi Cultura—Bringing Shadows Into the Light: The Photography of Al Rendón. (2023). Trinity University Press. Witte Museum. Mi Cultura—Bringing Shadows Into the Light: The Photography of Al Rendón exhibition: https://www.wittemuseum.org/exhibitions/mi-cultura-al-rendon/ This episode is hosted by the Witte Museum's Marise McDermott, President and CEO. Produced by Alyssa Sailor-Tynes, Digital Marketing Manager. A companion to the Mi Cultura—Bringing Shadows Into the Light: The Photography of Al Rendón exhibition, at the Witte for a limited time. The exhibition is presented by the Sally and Charlie Cheever Foundation and generously supported by Guillermo Nicolas and the WellMed Charitable Foundation. The book Mi Cultura: Bringing Shadows Into the Light: The Photography of Al Rendón is generously supported by Marsha Shields and the McCombs Foundation. For more information and to experience Mi Cultura at the Witte, visit https://bit.ly/3EHx61C. Music in this episode by Randy Granger. Visit RandyGranger.net to check out more of his music.

Why did the dinosaurs go extinct? What are “extinction events,” and what does the fossil record say about them? Once again, paleontologist Dr. Thomas Adams joins the podcast as Abbey and Daemon discuss what was able to wipe out these apex predators (along with 75% of life on earth!). The three dive into meteorites, asteroids, plant and animal life and mass extinction events—past and future. To learn more information about the sources and references for today's episode, visit: Australian Museum, Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family traveling exhibition: https://www.wittemuseum.org/exhibitions/tyrannosaurs-meet-the-family/ Black, R. (2022). The last days of the dinosaurs: an asteroid, extinction, and the beginning of our world. First edition. New York, St. Martin's Press. Field Museum, Antarctic Dinosaurs traveling exhibition: https://www.wittemuseum.org/exhibitions/antarctic-dinosaurs/ Lunar and Planetary Institute, Understanding the K-T Boundary: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/science/kring/Chicxulub/ Smithsonian Magazine, What Happened the Day a Giant, Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Hit the Earth: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/dinosaur-killing-asteroid-impact-chicxulub-crater-timeline-destruction-180973075/ Space.com, Asteroid that killed the dinosaurs: Likely origin and what we know about the famous space rock: https://www.space.com/dinosaur-impactor-origin Hosted by the Witte Museum's Abigail Jacks, Environmental Science Education Manager, and Daemon Piña, Health and Wellness Education Manager. Featuring paleontologist and geologist Dr. Thomas Adams, Chief Curator & Vice President of Research. Produced by Alyssa Sailor-Tynes, Digital Marketing Manager. A companion to the Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family and Antarctic Dinosaurs exhibitions, at the Witte for a limited time. Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family is created by the Australian Museum and toured internationally by Evergreen Exhibitions. Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family at the Witte Museum is generously supported by The Alamo, Valero Energy Corporation and the Mary Pat and Michael Bolner Exhibit Endowment Fund. Antarctic Dinosaurs is developed and traveled by the Field Museum, Chicago in partnership with the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Discovery Place – Charlotte, NC and the Natural History Museum of Utah. Generous support was provided by the Kenneth C. Griffin Charitable Fund. Antarctic Dinosaurs at the Witte Museum is generously supported by HOLT Cat and Mary Pat and Mike Bolner. For more information and to experience the limited-time exhibitions at the Witte, visit https://bit.ly/45IIEgv.

It's not exactly Jurassic Park, but the dinosaur exhibit at San Antonio's spectacular Witte Museum comes close. The museum, set on a 10-acre campus on the San Antonio River, has 175,000 feet of exhibit space and 300,000 artifacts -- none so special as those contained in "Texas Deep Time,"an exploration of what the state was like millions of years ago. The reconstructed skeletons and dioramas seem almost lifelike. Hear more from Thomas Adams, Chief Curator and Vice President of Research for the Witte, when he visits TRAVEL ITCH RADIO Thursday, August 24, at 8p EDT. Listen to his live interview with show creator Dan Schlossberg and chief writer Maryellen Nugent Lee on iTunes, BlogTalkRadio.com, or the show's Facebook page. This will be show #518 in its 12-year history.

Meet the state mammal of Texas: the nine-banded armadillo. Ranging across Texas and through most of the southeastern United States, the nine-banded is the most widespread of all armadillos and the only one found in North America. Abbey and Daemon do some armadillo myth-busting, dive into their defense mechanisms and describe what makes this mammal so unique. To learn more information about the sources and references for today's episode, visit: American Museum of Natural History, Glyptodonts: https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/permanent/primitive-mammals/glyptodonts Animal Diversity Web, Dasypus novemcinctus nine-banded armadillo: https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Dasypus_novemcinctus/ Animalia, Nine-Banded Armadillo: https://animalia.bio/nine-banded-armadillo The National Wildlife Federation, Nine-Banded Armadillo: https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Mammals/Nine-Banded-Armadillo Texas Parks & Wildlife, Nine-banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus): https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/species/dillo/ Hosted by the Witte Museum's Abigail Jacks, Environmental Science Education Manager, and Daemon Piña, Health and Wellness Education Manager. Produced by Alyssa Sailor-Tynes, Digital Marketing Manager. For more information and to visit the Witte Museum, visit www.WitteMuseum.org.

Are birds dinosaurs? What kind of dinosaurs are birds? And why are some dinosaur models covered in feathers? This week, Dr. Thomas Adams returns to the show and shares how paleontologists discovered the connections between dinosaurs and birds, what evidence supports this connection and which modern-day animals are dinosaur descendants. To learn more information about the sources and references for today's episode, visit: American Museum of Natural History, Get to know a dino: Archaeopteryx lithographica: https://www.amnh.org/explore/news-blogs/on-exhibit-posts/get-to-know-a-dino-archaeopteryx-lithographica Australian Museum, Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family traveling exhibition: https://www.wittemuseum.org/exhibitions/tyrannosaurs-meet-the-family/ AZ Animals, Sinosauropteryx prima: https://a-z-animals.com/animals/sinosauropteryx/ Britannica, Deinonychus: https://www.britannica.com/animal/Deinonychus Library of Congress, What is the world's most dangerous bird?: https://www.loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/zoology/item/worlds-most-dangerous-bird/ Hosted by the Witte Museum's Abigail Jacks, Environmental Science Education Manager, and Daemon Piña, Health and Wellness Education Manager. Featuring paleontologist and geologist Dr. Thomas Adams, Chief Curator & Vice President of Research. Produced by Alyssa Sailor-Tynes, Digital Marketing Manager. A companion to the Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family and Antarctic Dinosaurs exhibitions, at the Witte for a limited time. Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family is created by the Australian Museum and toured internationally by Evergreen Exhibitions. Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family at the Witte Museum is generously supported by The Alamo, Valero Energy Corporation and the Mary Pat and Michael Bolner Exhibit Endowment Fund. Antarctic Dinosaurs is developed and traveled by the Field Museum, Chicago in partnership with the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Discovery Place – Charlotte, NC and the Natural History Museum of Utah. Generous support was provided by the Kenneth C. Griffin Charitable Fund. Antarctic Dinosaurs at the Witte Museum is generously supported by HOLT Cat and Mary Pat and Mike Bolner. For more information and to experience the limited-time exhibitions at the Witte, visit https://bit.ly/3QiJ74m.

Do you want to successfully transform your museum into a modern and engaging space? Discover the solution to achieving this desired outcome as our guest, Marise McDermott, shares her insights on how to create a dynamic and innovative cultural institution that captivates audiences. In this episode, you will be able to: Explore the Witte Museum's modern makeover and why it's resonating with current generations. Find out how digital technologies have redefined interactive exhibits at the Witte Museum. Realize the crucial role of online educational programming during challenging times. Value the strong influences of indigenous heritage on the Mexican American community. Trace McDermott's journalistic journey through challenges and exceptional achievements.

What is the oldest known tyrannosaur? Where was it found, and what do paleontologists think it looked like? Discover what researchers have revealed about the late-Jurassic era Guanlong Wucaii on this episode of Wonder with the Witte. Then, come see this “crown dragon” inside the special exhibition, Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family, only at the Witte for a limited time. To learn more information about the sources and references for today's episode, visit the exhibition: Australian Museum, Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family traveling exhibition: https://www.wittemuseum.org/exhibitions/tyrannosaurs-meet-the-family/ Hosted by the Witte Museum's Abigail Jacks, Environmental Science Education Manager, and Daemon Piña, Health and Wellness Education Manager. Produced by Alyssa Sailor-Tynes, Digital Marketing Manager. A companion to the Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family exhibition, at the Witte for a limited time. This exhibition is created by the Australian Museum and toured internationally by Evergreen Exhibitions. Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family at the Witte Museum is generously supported by The Alamo, Valero Energy Corporation and the Mary Pat and Michael Bolner Exhibit Endowment Fund. For more information and to experience Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family at the Witte, visit https://bit.ly/3NJcfz2.

Have you ever seen a Crested Caracara? This Texas native bird is a species of falcon, although it is sometimes compared to the eagle. It can be found across South Texas, Mexico and all the way down to South America. Learn what makes this animal unique—like its preference for walking, rather than flying—and how it has impacted cultures over the years. Plus, Abbey and Daemon share about their Caracara encounters. To learn more information about the sources and references for today's episode, visit: All About Birds, Crested Caracara Identification: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Crested_Caracara/id Audubon, Guide to North American Birds, Crested Caracara: https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/crested-caracara AZ Animals, Mexican Eagle (Northern Crested Caracara): https://a-z-animals.com/animals/mexican-eagle-northern-crested-caracara/ Hosted by the Witte Museum's Abigail Jacks, Environmental Science Education Manager, and Daemon Piña, Health and Wellness Education Manager. Produced by Alyssa Sailor-Tynes, Digital Marketing Manager. For more information and to visit the Witte Museum, visit www.WitteMuseum.org.

Children ages 6-12 are invited to attend a series of dinosaur-themed Witte Museum Camps this summer, on the museum grounds in San Antonio. Registration for each five-day camp starts at 5 for members, or 0 for non-members. Camp is held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., with after-camp care available from 3-5 p.m. for an additional fee. •Jr. Paleontologist: Terrific Tyrannosaurs, Monday through Friday, June 19-23, is open to kids ages 9-12. Participants will explore the “Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family” special exhibition, and learn the science skills needed to study fossils from real-life paleontologists. •Jr. Paleontologist: Dino Scouts, Monday through...Article Link

This week, Abbey and Daemon interview Dr. Peter Makovicky, a paleontologist who co-led research expeditions to Antarctica and uncovered many of the specimens and artifacts on display in Antarctic Dinosaurs. In addition to the scrupulous packing lists and preparatory protocol, Dr. Makovicky describes what it's like to work in extreme environments, shares some of his favorite fossil finds and highlights the vast teams who keep McMurdo station running. Daemon asks about the Sauropodomorphs, and Abbey marvels at ancient life. Dr. Makovicky is a professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Minnesota. He studies the processes of macroevolution using the fossil record and researching dinosaurs. To learn more information about the sources and references for today's episode, visit: Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of Minnesota, Dr. Peter Makovicky: https://cse.umn.edu/esci/peter-makovicky Field Museum, Antarctic Dinosaurs traveling exhibition: https://www.wittemuseum.org/exhibitions/antarctic-dinosaurs/ Hosted by the Witte Museum's Abigail Jacks, Environmental Science Education Manager, and Daemon Piña, Health and Wellness Education Manager. Produced by Alyssa Sailor-Tynes, Digital Marketing Manager. A companion to the Antarctic Dinosaurs exhibition, at the Witte for a limited time. This exhibition is developed and traveled by the Field Museum, Chicago in partnership with the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Discovery Place – Charlotte, NC and the Natural History Museum of Utah. Generous support was provided by the Kenneth C. Griffin Charitable Fund. Antarctic Dinosaurs at the Witte Museum is generously supported by HOLT Cat and the Mary Pat and Michael Bolner Exhibition Endowment Fund. For more information and to experience Antarctic Dinosaurs at the Witte, visit https://bit.ly/42ezsOz.

The Witte Museum's 12th annual Dino Dash 5K and Kids Run (100m) is set for Saturday, May 27, from 7-9 a.m. on the museum grounds. Online registration is available at WitteMuseum.org/event/2023-dino-dash/. The fee is per adult and per child, or per person when registered as a group of four or more. Registration is also available on race day, from 7-7:45 a.m. The fee includes a See it All Pass to the Witte Museum on May 27, including special admission to the “Antarctic Dinosaurs” and “Tyrannosaurus: Meet the Family” special exhibitions. Participants will also receive a custom race...Article Link

It's the most comprehensive tyrannosaurus exhibit yet, and it's making its Texas debut at the Witte Museum in San Antonio! Starting Wednesday, May 24, you can experience the latest dinosaur discoveries, brought to life in the Mays Family Center. Created by the Australian Museum, “Tyrannosaurus: Meet the Family” features rare fossils, cast skeletons, and incredible models of feathered dinosaurs. With cutting-edge technology and multimedia experiences, visitors can even interact with life-sized dinosaurs using augmented reality. Visitors will learn about Texas during the time of the T. rex through a special section of the exhibit, exclusive to the Witte Museum. This...Article Link

The Witte Museum invites adults 21 and older to leave the kids at home and enjoy a night of libations, bites, conversation, and discovery, with its Cocktails and Culture series. On Wednesday, May 31, from 7-9 p.m., guests can join Dr. Thomas Adams, chief curator and vice president of research at the Witte Museum, to learn about the extreme environments he experienced while excavating dinosaurs. Guests will also experience an after-hours visit to the “Antarctic Dinosaurs” special exhibition. Beer and cocktails will be provided and food will be available for purchase. Tickets are per person or per member,...Article Link

Did you know there are over 30 species of tyrannosaurs? In preparation for the summer blockbuster special exhibition, Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family, Abbey and Daemon bring back paleontologist Dr. Thomas Adams, Chief Curator and Vice President of Research at the Witte Museum. The three discuss what makes a tyrannosaur a tyrannosaur, how these creatures may have communicated, where tyrannosaurs have been found (including Texas) and why this exhibition is so unique. To learn more information about the sources and references for today's episode, visit: Australian Museum, Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family traveling exhibition: https://www.wittemuseum.org/exhibitions/tyrannosaurs-meet-the-family/ Noto CR, D'Amore DC, Drumheller SK, Adams TL. 2022. A newly recognized theropod assemblage from the Lewisville Formation (Woodbine Group; Cenomanian) and its implications for understanding Late Cretaceous Appalachian terrestrial ecosystems. PeerJ 10:e12782 DOI 10.7717/peerj.12782 Hosted by the Witte Museum's Abigail Jacks, Environmental Science Education Manager, and Daemon Piña, Health and Wellness Education Manager. Produced by Alyssa Sailor-Tynes, Digital Marketing Manager. A companion to the Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family exhibition, at the Witte for a limited time. This exhibition is created by the Australian Museum and toured internationally by Evergreen Exhibitions. Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family at the Witte Museum is generously supported by The Alamo, Valero Energy Corporation and the Mary Pat and Michael Bolner Exhibit Endowment Fund. For more information and to experience Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family at the Witte, visit https://bit.ly/3Muwa5k.

What is it like to conduct research in Antarctica? How many types of scientists does it take to put together an exhibition like Antarctic Dinosaurs? This week, Abbey interviews research scientist Dr. Peter Flaig, who is a Sedimentologist-Stratigrapher at the Bureau of Economic Geology at the University of Texas at Austin. In addition to defining sedimentology and stratigraphy, Dr. Flaig provides insight into the daily workings of the Beardmore Base Camp, how specimens travel from Antarctica to the lab and the necessity of multi-disciplinary work in cutting-edge science. To learn more information about the sources and references for today's episode, visit: Bureau of Economic Geology, University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Peter Flaig: https://www.beg.utexas.edu/people/peter-flaig Field Museum, Antarctic Dinosaurs traveling exhibition: https://www.wittemuseum.org/exhibitions/antarctic-dinosaurs/ Hosted by the Witte Museum's Abigail Jacks, Environmental Science Education Manager, and Daemon Piña, Health and Wellness Education Manager. Produced by Alyssa Sailor-Tynes, Digital Marketing Manager. A companion to the Antarctic Dinosaurs exhibition, at the Witte for a limited time. This exhibition is developed and traveled by the Field Museum, Chicago in partnership with the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Discovery Place – Charlotte, NC and the Natural History Museum of Utah. Generous support was provided by the Kenneth C. Griffin Charitable Fund. Antarctic Dinosaurs at the Witte Museum is generously supported by HOLT Cat and the Mary Pat and Michael Bolner Exhibition Endowment Fund. For more information and to experience Antarctic Dinosaurs at the Witte, visit https://bit.ly/3O2hxXQ.

It's FIESTA Season! And in the spirit of this uniquely San Antonio celebration, today's episode uncovers the origins, history and changes surrounding Fiesta San Antonio®. Joining the conversation is author, anthropologist and former Witte Curator, Michael Thurgood Haynes. Dr. Haynes is a noted Fiesta historian whose book, Dressing Up Debutantes, is the preeminent source detailing the Coronation and exquisite Fiesta gowns that San Antonians know and love.   To learn more information about the sources and references for today's episode, visit: Haynes, Michaele Thurgood. Dressing Up Debutantes: Pageantry and Glitz in Texas (Dress, Body, Culture). Berg Publishers, 1998. https://www.amazon.com/Dressing-Up-Debutantes-Pageantry-Culture/dp/1859739393 Witte Museum, Fiesta: A World of Inspiration special exhibition: https://www.wittemuseum.org/exhibitions/fiesta-world-of-inspiration/ Hosted by the Witte Museum's Abigail Jacks, Environmental Science Education Manager, and Daemon Piña, Health and Wellness Education Manager. Produced by Alyssa Sailor-Tynes, Digital Marketing Manager. Fiesta: A World of Inspiration is generously supported by the Fiesta® San Antonio Commission, Inc. For more information and to experience the annual Fiesta exhibition at the Witte Museum, visit https://bit.ly/3V1oOZP.

Have you ever wondered what other species lived alongside dinosaurs? Travel back to the Triassic period and discover the Antarctosuchus and Kryostega. Abbey and Daemon detail the difference between amphibians and reptiles and connect ancient species to what you might see today. Plus, they highlight some of the largest and most unique modern-day amphibians, including the Lesser Siren that lives right here in the SWBC Live Lab at the Witte Museum. To learn more information about the sources and references for today's episode, visit: Field Museum, Antarctic Dinosaurs traveling exhibition: https://www.wittemuseum.org/exhibitions/antarctic-dinosaurs/ Scientific Blogging, Kryostega Collinsoni – salamander ancestor had huge teeth up top: https://www.science20.com/news_releases/kryostega_collinsoni_salamander_ancestor_had_huge_teeth_up_top Sidor, Christian & Steyer, J. Sébastien & Hammer, William. (2014). A New Capitosauroid Temnospondyl from the Middle Triassic Upper Fremouw Formation of Antarctica. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology. 34. 10.1080/02724634.2013.808205: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/262579916_A_New_Capitosauroid_Temnospondyl_from_the_Middle_Triassic_Upper_Fremouw_Formation_of_Antarctica Sidor, Christian & Damiani, Ross & Hammer, William. (2009). A New Triassic Temnospondyl from Antarctica and a Review of Fremouw Formation Biostratigraphy. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology. 28. 656-663. 10.1671/0272-4634(2008)28[656:ANTTFA]2.0.CO;2: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/232688617_A_New_Triassic_Temnospondyl_from_Antarctica_and_a_Review_of_Fremouw_Formation_Biostratigraphy Hosted by the Witte Museum's Abigail Jacks, Environmental Science Education Manager, and Daemon Piña, Health and Wellness Education Manager. A companion to the Antarctic Dinosaurs exhibition, at the Witte for a limited time. This exhibition is developed and traveled by the Field Museum, Chicago in partnership with the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Discovery Place – Charlotte, NC, and the Natural History Museum of Utah. Generous support was provided by the Kenneth C. Griffin Charitable Fund. Antarctic Dinosaurs at the Witte Museum is generously supported by HOLT Cat and Mary Pat and Mike Bolner. For more information and to experience Antarctic Dinosaurs at the Witte, visit https://bit.ly/3m9g86k.

What does a paleontologist do? How do researchers get fossils from one place to another? This week, Abbey and Daemon interview Dr. Thomas Adams. A vertebrate paleontologist, Dr. Adams serves as the Chief Curator and Vice President of Research at the Witte Museum. In addition to describing his path into paleontology, Dr. Adams provides an overview of the field and tells listeners why he thinks the Antarctic Dinosaurs exhibition is so cool.     Hosted by the Witte Museum's Abigail Jacks, Environmental Science Education Manager, and Daemon Piña, Health and Wellness Education Manager. A companion to the Antarctic Dinosaurs exhibition, at the Witte for a limited time. This exhibition is developed and traveled by the Field Museum, Chicago in partnership with the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Discovery Place – Charlotte, NC and the Natural History Museum of Utah. Generous support was provided by the Kenneth C. Griffin Charitable Fund. Antarctic Dinosaurs at the Witte Museum is generously supported by HOLT CAT and the Mary Pat and Mike Bolner Exhibition Endowment Fund. For more information and to experience Antarctic Dinosaurs at the Witte, visit https://bit.ly/3yY18Lr.

What kinds of dinosaurs lived in Jurassic Antarctica, and how are they classified? As Abbey and Daemon continue their trek through the polar south, they encounter sauropodomorphs. Also known as “Jolly Rogers,” these frozen finds highlight just how much there is to learn about this ancient dinosaur paradise. To learn more information about the sources and references for today's episode, visit: Britannica, Sauropod: https://www.britannica.com/animal/sauropod Field Museum, Antarctic Dinosaurstraveling exhibition: https://www.wittemuseum.org/exhibitions/antarctic-dinosaurs/ Smith, Nathan & Pol, Diego. (2007). Anatomy of a basal sauropodomorph dinosaur from the Early Jurassic Hanson Formation of Antarctica. Acta Palaeontologica Polonica. 52. 657-674: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/40663220_Anatomy_of_a_basal_sauropodomorph_dinosaur_from_the_Early_Jurassic_Hanson_Formation_of_Antarctica Wikipedia, Sauropoda: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sauropoda Hosted by the Witte Museum's Abigail Jacks, Environmental Science Education Manager, and Daemon Piña, Health and Wellness Education Manager. A companion to the Antarctic Dinosaurs exhibition, at the Witte for a limited time. This exhibition is developed and traveled by the Field Museum, Chicago in partnership with the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Discovery Place – Charlotte, NC and the Natural History Museum of Utah. Generous support was provided by the Kenneth C. Griffin Charitable Fund. Antarctic Dinosaurs at the Witte Museum is generously supported by HOLT Cat and Mary Pat and Mike Bolner. For more information and to experience Antarctic Dinosaurs at the Witte, visit https://bit.ly/3Lcs8hK.

Get ready for a year of dinosaurs at the Witte Museum! In today's episode, hosts Abbey and Daemon focus on the newest special exhibition, Antarctic Dinosaurs. The duo describes how Antarctica transformed from a lush Jurassic forest to modern-day icy desert, they break down where the name “cryolophosaurus” comes from and Daemon decides what they would name their dinosaur—if either host ever found one. To learn more information about the sources and references for today's episode, visit: DK Find Out, Cryolophosaurus: https://www.dkfindout.com/us/dinosaurs-and-prehistoric-life/dinosaurs/cryolophosaurus/ Field Museum, Antarctic Dinosaurstraveling exhibition: https://www.wittemuseum.org/exhibitions/antarctic-dinosaurs/ NCEP/Climate Prediction Center Atlas No. 5, A precipitation climatology for stations in the tropical basin: https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/pacdir/cont_brie.html NSF United Stated Antarctic Program, About the continent: https://www.usap.gov/aboutthecontinent/ Wikipedia, Gondwana: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gondwana Hosted by the Witte Museum's Abigail Jacks, Environmental Science Education Manager, and Daemon Piña, Health and Wellness Education Manager. A companion to the Antarctic Dinosaurs exhibition, at the Witte for a limited time. This exhibition is developed and traveled by the Field Museum, Chicago in partnership with the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Discovery Place – Charlotte, NC and the Natural History Museum of Utah. Generous support was provided by the Kenneth C. Griffin Charitable Fund. Antarctic Dinosaurs at the Witte Museum is generously supported by HOLT Cat and Mary Pat and Mike Bolner. For more information and to experience Antarctic Dinosaurs at the Witte, visit http://ow.ly/t2fH50MUIZ3.

How big are Texas Horned Lizards? Where do they live? Can they really shoot blood out of their eyes? Learn about the state reptile of Texas on this week's Wonder with the Witte “weird wildlife” feature. Plus, hosts Abbey and Daemon toss around band names and tell stories about the Land Stewardship Ambassador program at the Witte Museum. To become a Texas Horned Lizard Watcher, visit https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/wildlife_diversity/texas_nature_trackers/horned_lizard/watcher/ To learn more information about the sources and references for today's episode, visit: Henry E Hopper, Navajo myths: Horne toad meets lightning: https://henryehooper.blog/witness-post-horne-toad-myth/ Texas Master Naturalist, The mystique of the Texas horned toad: https://txmn.org/indiantrail/articles/the-mystique-of-the-texas-horned-toad/ Texas Monthly, Our toad to ruin: https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-culture/our-toad-to-ruin/ Texas Parks & Wildlife, Horned lizard facts: https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/wildlife_diversity/texas_nature_trackers/horned_lizard/facts/ Hosted by the Witte Museum's Abigail Jacks, Environmental Science Education Manager, and Daemon Piña, Health and Wellness Education Manager. For more information and to visit the Witte Museum, visit WitteMuseum.org.

Can porcupines really shoot their quills? What kind of animal wants to eat a porcupine, anyway? On this episode of Wonder with the Witte, hosts Abbey and Daemon take listeners into the world of weird Texas wildlife. Discover the difference between Old World and New World porcupines, learn where these critters can be found and marvel at how they survive… despite being a little clumsy at times. To learn more information about the sources and references for today's episode, visit: Animalia, North American Porcupine: https://animalia.bio/north-american-porcupine Science.org, Porcupine quills reveal their prickly secrets: https://www.science.org/content/article/porcupine-quills-reveal-their-prickly-secrets Texas Parks & Wildlife, Porcupines: https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/nonpwdpubs/introducing_mammals/porcupines/ Texas Tech Natural Science Research Laboratory, North American Porcupine: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/nsrl/mammals-of-texas-online-edition/Accounts_Rodentia/Erethizon_dorsatum.php U.S. Department of Interior, Indian Arts and Crafts Board, Treasures of the IACB: Lakota vest, ca. 1880: https://www.doi.gov/iacb/treasures-iacb-lakota-vest-ca-1880 Hosted by the Witte Museum's Abigail Jacks, Environmental Science Education Manager, and Daemon Piña, Health and Wellness Education Manager. For more information and to visit the Witte Museum, visit www.WitteMuseum.org.

From a speech I gave at the Witte Museum a while back, this is my attempt to argue that we can actually hear the themes of the famed Lower Pecos Rock Art expressed by Cabeza de Vaca in his attempt to take on the role of a "spirit guide" for the native Americans who joined him on his journey. If true, this would be a really cool confirmation of our current interpretations of that Lower Pecos Rock Art and our efforts to understand the worldviews of the people who created them.

Whether you've seen them in rivers, on the menu at a local restaurant or caught one yourself, catfish are found across Texas—and the rest of the world! Discover the biology, ecology and cultural importance of catfish in this week's episode. Plus, find out why Abbey is afraid of fish. To learn more information about the sources and references for today's episode, visit: A-Z Animals catfish facts: https://a-z-animals.com/animals/catfish/ Harry Shafer, Painters in Prehistory: Archaeology and Art of the Lower Pecos Canyonlands: https://store.wittemuseum.org/products/painters-in-prehistory National Geographic Mekong Giant Catfish reference: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/fish/facts/mekong-giant-catfish Texas Parks and Wildlife Catfish guide: https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/pwd_br_t3200_0236.pdf Hosted by Witte Museum's Abigail Jacks, Environmental Science Manager, and Daemon Piña, Health and Wellness Education Manager. A companion to National Geographic's Monster Fish: In Search of the Last River Giants exhibition, at the Witte Museum for a limited time. This exhibition is developed and traveled by the National Geographic Society. Monster Fish: In Search of the Last River Giants is generously supported by the Will Smith Foundation, Mary Pat and Mike Bolner and the San Antonio River Authority. For more information and to experience Monster Fish at the Witte, visit https://bit.ly/3VgP8hR.

Dive beneath the surface of rivers around the world in the National Geographic exhibition “Monster Fish: In Search of the Last River Giants,” at the Witte Museum in San Antonio. The interactive exhibition will include five extraordinary, life-size sculptures of monster fish, showcase species found in Texas and the San Antonio River, and provide hands-on experiences for visitors of all ages. “Monster Fish” takes visitors on a journey to river basins around the world and showcases more than 20 fish species and their diverse freshwater ecosystems through detailed maps, sculptures, and custom illustrations. Visitors can also participate in several interactive...Article Link

Tamale season has officially arrived, and you can get your hands on tickets (and masa) to the 15th annual La Tamalada on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Witte Museum in San Antonio. Participants will hear a bit about tamale history, get a hands-on tamale-making lesson, and watch demonstrations on how to make salsa and chili. Each participant will make and take home a dozen tamales and the skills to host their own tamalada. The event will also include a box lunch. Tickets are on sale now for . Purchase yours online at https://bit.ly/3hgye3q.Article Link

Dr. Carola Salvi launched the exhibit "The Power of the Other Hand" in response to the stories of domestic violence shared with her by survivors. In this episode, we peel back the layers of these survivor experiences to reveal the raw emotions beneath the images, the artist, and the women portrayed on the canvas. Tackling some of the most challenging aspects of abuse such as the impact of non-fatal strangulation, the scars of physical violence, and the trauma resulting from power and control, our conversation slowly but surely illustrates that experiences of abuse, much like art, are never as simple as they seem, and very often can alter one's life forever.Carola Salvi has a Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience. She is a Psychologist and Artist born in Bergamo (Italy), studied psychology in Milan, and in 2010 moved to Chicago to study at Northwestern University. In 2019 she joined the Psychiatry Department at the Dell Medical Hospital at the University of Texas at Austin. The exhibit, "The Power of the Other Hand", debuted at the Witte Museum in San Antonio, Texas in 2022.

Whether it is Easter camping or just an afternoon picnic, San Antonians have a long history with Brackenridge Park. The centrally located green space offers miles of nature trails, the Sunken Garden Theater, the Japanese Tea Garden, the Witte Museum, and the San Antonio Zoo. But one area, in particular, is the center of a debate between San Antonio's Parks and Recreation Department and a group of local advocates. While centuries of history surround the entire 349-acre park, the highlighted portions (phases one and two) in the rendering above are the focus of this story. The question at hand is: Can the city preserve the park's rich history while protecting its fragile nature? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The San Antonio River Authority hosted its annual River Clicks photo competition, which encompassed the four counties the River Authority represents — Bexar, Wilson, Karnes, and Goliad. More than 400 photos were submitted. The San Antonio River Authority recognized 12 award winners and 17 finalists at an event Sept. 1 at the Witte Museum in San Antonio. Of the 29 finalists, Wilson County had two winners and two semifinalists: •Jo Anna Maldonado was a winner in the Special Category-Escondido Creek Parkway. •Wes Copas' entry was named the Judges' Choice for Best Photograph from Wilson County. •Semifinalists were Ron Hudson and...Article Link

We are back at the Island with the latest news, sports, etc. But we want you to come to the Island and meet Andres, who is an achiever on the Autism spectrum. He reveals "What Autism Can Do", with hard work, family and "It Takes a Village" support. Andres shares, with pride, his many educational and work accomplishments. He's worked at Order Up, The Witte Museum and a State Reps office. Andres lets us know he could not have done it without his Mom, Dad and twin brother Pedro and so many mentors, including his high school job coach. His great memory skills and ability to have lots of patience are due to the Coach. After chatting with this 26 year old, the ladies at the Island know he will show even more of "What Autism Can Do". Andres is continuing his education at Palo Alto College and preparing for his new job, with a software company. Andres' advice: Learn something everyday and don't be afraid of trying new things. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/venita-r-mitchell/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/venita-r-mitchell/support

These serpents don't just slither through the undergrowth, they slither through our myths and legends! Be paralyzed by intrigue as we compare and contrast this venomous bunch of Texas snakes. Features the Rattlesnake, Coral Snake, Cottonmouth and Copperhead! Episode sponsored by Texas A&M Kingsville: https://www.tamuk.edu/artsci/departments/nntrc/index.html Hosted by Witte Museum's Abigail Jacks, Environmental Science Manager, and Daemon Piña, Health and Wellness Education Manager. A companion to The Power of Poison exhibition, at the Witte Museum for a limited time. This exhibition is organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York (amnh.org). The Power of Poison is generously supported by Mary Pat and Mike Bolner and Dr. John C. Browning, MD, FAAD, FAAP, MBA of Texas Dermatology and Laser Specialists. For more information and to experience The Power of Poison at the Witte, visit https://bit.ly/3lQOLdF Subscribe to our podcast at https://bit.ly/3a0OHVY

Hosts Abigail Jacks and Daemon Piña sit down with Dr. Elda Sánchez, Executive Co-Director of the National Natural Toxins Research Center at Texas A&M Kingsville, to discuss the center and its current research projects, as well as how venom can be used for good and another reason or two you might want to avoid those coral snakes. Episode sponsored by Texas A&M Kingsville: https://www.tamuk.edu/artsci/departments/nntrc/index.html Hosted by Witte Museum's Abigail Jacks, Environmental Science Manager, and Daemon Piña, Health and Wellness Education Manager. Special thanks to Dr. Elda Sánchez for her insights on venomous snakes and toxicology in this episode. A companion to The Power of Poison exhibition, at the Witte Museum for a limited time. This exhibition is organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York (amnh.org). The Power of Poison is generously supported by Mary Pat and Mike Bolner and Dr. John C. Browning, MD, FAAD, FAAP, MBA of Texas Dermatology and Laser Specialists. For more information and to experience The Power of Poison at the Witte, visit https://bit.ly/3lQOLdF Subscribe to our podcast at https://bit.ly/3a0OHVY

Are you looking for more nature, science, and culture this summer? Enjoy access to everything, including the Witte Museum's limited-time exhibition, The Power of Poison. Step into the mist and vines of Colombia's Chocó Forest — where many things might harm or heal you — and discover The Power of Poison. Poisonous plants appear on magical parchment, poison dart frogs hop near toxic caterpillars, and the role of poison in nature, literature, history, and human health surrounds you in this captivating exhibit. Experience it all through Sept. 5, only at the Witte Museum at 3801 Broadway in San Antonio. General...Article Link

The Texas wilderness is full of critters that sting, bite and scratch but none make you second guess your step like some of these plants! Learn how poison Ivy, bull nettle and Datura have left their mark on Texas (and Texans) for millennia and how you can avoid their wrath on your next nature walk. Hosted by Witte Museum's Abigail Jacks, Environmental Science Manager, and Daemon Piña, Health and Wellness Education Manager. A companion to The Power of Poison exhibition, at the Witte Museum for a limited time. This exhibition is organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York (amnh.org). The Power of Poison is generously supported by Mary Pat and Mike Bolner and Dr. John C. Browning, MD, FAAD, FAAP, MBA of Texas Dermatology and Laser Specialists. For more information and to experience The Power of Poison at the Witte, visit https://bit.ly/38lS4Gw

When was the last time you really wondered about something? Join us for the inaugural series of the Witte Museum's Wonder with the Witte Podcast, featuring poison, where we'll explore what makes poison so dangerously alluring. Wonder awaits you at the Witte. A companion to The Power of Poison exhibition, at the Witte Museum for a limited time. This exhibition is organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York (amnh.org).

In this edition of Entrepreneurial Appetite's Black Book Discussions, we partnered with Angie K's Book Store, The San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum, and The Witte Museum to feature conversations with  Leonard N. Moore, Ph.D. , Professor of History at The University of Texas at Austin and author of Teaching Black History to White People. For information about how you can join our live discussion, follow entrepreneurial appetite on social media.Angie K Book Storehttps://saaacam.org/Instagram: Entrepreneurial_AppetiteTwitter: Entre_App

The Witte Museum and the East Foundation invite students to apply to be Land Stewardship Ambassadors, a 10-week program that raises awareness of land stewardship principles, promotes civic engagement, and inspires students to obtain careers that support land stewardship. Through interactive experiences, career exploration, and the study of stewardship, the program teaches students how to be a voice for Texas. A cohort of 15 high school students will be selected in Bexar, Webb, and Cameron counties; however, students from outside these counties are encouraged to apply. Applications may be found online at www.wittemuseum.org/land-stewardship-ambassadors. The deadline to apply is Nov. 1....Article Link

You don't have to travel far to escape on a vacation. Take a day trip to the Witte Museum in San Antonio and walk into its vast halls to be treated to an assortment of new and exciting exhibits all summer long, including: Extreme Creatures, Life at the Limits — Highlights an array of living things with surprising ways of thriving in harsh environments, featuring life-size and larger-than-life models, videos, and interactive exhibits, through Sept. 6. Te Amo, Fiesta (I Love You, Fiesta) — Gives patrons a glimpse of everything Fiesta, from the royalty and parades to the medals and...Article Link

For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Cetiosaurus, links from Mariana Di Giacomo, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Cetiosaurus-Episode-338/To get access to lots of patron only content check out https://www.patreon.com/iknowdinoDinosaur of the day Cetiosaurus, the first sauropod to be described, although it was originally thought to be a whale or large crocodile.Interview with Mariana Di Giacomo, paleontologist and Natural History Conservator at the Yale Peabody Museum where she is overseeing the massive expansion of the museum. You can follow here work on Instagram @marudigi, twitter @marianadgiacomo, or on marianadigiacomo.comIn dinosaur news this week:The oldest centrosaurine ceratopsian, Menefeeceratops, was described from northwestern New MexicoIn Lufeng, Yunnan Province in China, researchers recently found the skeleton of a three year old sauropodomorph dinosaurHeadless Henry the Triceratops is being 3D printed for a display planned for June at the Missouri Institute of Natural ScienceThere is a new, 100% virtual Museum of the Patagonian Desert of AñeloThe dinosaur mascot Arky the Acrocanthosaurus at the Witte Museum in San Antonio, TX recently got “vaccinated”In Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University has a free dinosaur park on campusFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables, Florida has a new exhibit, Jurassic Garden: A Prehistoric AdventureIn Champlin, Minnesota there’s a Sinclair gas station known for its Dino the Dinosaur that has over 100 different costumesK-pop group NCT Dream and the people who made the kids song Baby Shark made a dinosaur song called Dinosaurs A to ZThe show Rugrats is getting a reboot and the trailer features a T. rex chasing them Jurassic Park styleThis episode is brought to you in part by BetterHelp which offers professional counseling done securely online. You can get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/ikd

When COVID-19 hit San Antonio, Meals on Wheels San Antonio (MOWSA) jumped into crisis response mode. New needs and disruptions strained the nonprofit which was already strapped for resources. This week's guests Chief Development Officer Forrest Myane and Communications and Marketing Director Ariana Barbour share the challenges they faced to stay in operation and meet the increased demand for help. Listen to learn how they activated a crisis communications campaign that positioned MOWSA as an essential lifeline for home bound, high-risk seniors.About Forrest:Forrest Myane has over 12 years of experience in nonprofit development. Since 2017, she has led fundraising and marketing initiatives for Meals on Wheels San Antonio. Today, she leads all external relations as Chief Development Officer and has helped increase the donor base and amount of funds received by the organization. Forrest has over 12 years of experience in nonprofit development. She has served as director of development for several area agencies including the Witte Museum, Autism Community Network and Christian Assistance Ministry.About Ariana:Ariana Barbour is the Communications and Marketing Director for Meals on Wheels San Antonio. She is responsible for planning, managing, and executing the overall communications plans of Meals on Wheels. Ariana holds a B.S. in Public Relations from the University of Florida and a Master of Arts in Advertising from The University of Texas at Austin. She has over 15 years of communications and marketing experience including agency, volunteer, and nonprofit work. In addition to caring for our city's seniors through what she does every day, Ariana also volunteers as a board member for Girls Inc. of San Antonio to advocate for future opportunities for all of our community's future female leaders, including her own daughter. Topics covered:- How MOWSA succeeded against the odds- The importance of innovation- Changes in the nonprofit industry- Lessons learned while pivoting- Working with a PR consultant- How to communicate in a crisisActions to take:- Make your donors feel appreciated- Expect the unexpected- Position yourself as essential- Work smarter- Don't be afraid to ask tough questionsResources mentioned- Meals on Wheels San Antonio: https://www.mowsatx.org/

San Antonio's Witte Museum, the ever-popular destination for school field trips, family outings, and even dates, has some exciting things coming up. Recently, the Witte Museum shared the following information with the Wilson County News, sending our community a welcoming invitation to join San Antonio in the museum's celebrations of local culture, history, and art, to go on fun scientific discovery adventures, and so much more. Along with going for your run-of-the-mill visit, the Witte Museum has a few special events planned, as well as a special, limited-time exhibit that will be available at the Witte Museum for several weeks!...Article Link

To be a great engineer you need a good imagination, so let your imagination run wild at “Super Saturday Build It” at The Witte Museum in San Antonio on Feb. 20, from 12-4 p.m. at 3801 Broadway. Guests can check out the museum's newest exhibition, The Machine Inside: Biomechanics, where visitors go beyond the surface of nature to explore the invisible workings within. Then step over to “Build It” and put your ideas to the test, by creating, designing, and destroying — biomechanics style. The fee is included with museum admission.Article Link

The Witte Museum in San Antonio has opened its doors to patrons to experience “Live the West: Photographs by Janell Kleberg,” a showcase that captures the fleeting moments of strength, beauty, and grace of the annual roundup on the King Ranch from the 1970s to the 2000s. The display, featured through June 6, is located in the Russell Hill Rogers Texas Art Gallery and is included with museum admission. Guests will be transported through the lens of the photographer to the King Ranch, a place where laughter and stories were shared at the end of a day with the satisfaction...Article Link

Episode Notes From mummies to full body apparitions, these museums are filled with art, artifacts, and ghosts. Join us as we share stories of hauntings at the Cleveland Museum of Art, Smithsonian Institution, Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, and the Witte Museum! Have ghost stories of your own? Email them to us at TheGoldenGhoulsPodcast@gmail.com Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us on social media - Twitter, Instagram, Facebook If you enjoy our show, please consider contributing to our Patreon! This helps us go on spooky trips and create even more ghoulish content. Mastered by Adam Hand, with intro and outro music by Richard Domings. Thank you for listening, and stay spooky! Find out more at https://the-golden-ghouls.pinecast.co Check out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-7d6f19 for 40% off for 4 months, and support The Golden Ghouls.