News & Noteworthy

2011 Archives Fair
October 14, 2011, 10AM-5:30PM, Ripley Center (FREE)

Interested in learning how to protect your personal archival documents or learning more about archival activities at the Smithsonian? The Smithsonian Archives Fair will feature an all day lecture series and professional conservators offering advice to the public.

Capturing Nature, Lecture by Michael Canfield
October 18, 2011, 8PM-8PM, Ripley Center
($15 members, $20 non-members)

Canfield will lecture on field books, which are the topic of his latest publication, Field Notes on Science and Nature. Canfield's lecture is accompanied by highlights of Smithsonian field books presented by the Field Book Project.  Capturing Nature is sponsored by Smithsonian Resident Associate Program.

Smithsonian Teacher's Night
October 21, 2011, 7PM-9:30PM,
National Museum of the American Indian (FREE; registration)

Find classroom-ready resources, demonstrations of school programs and materials at the Smithsonian's annual education expo.

Space is limited; please do not bring children or other guests to this special night for educators. Registration required.