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Past Exhibition: Pronghorn Passage
Past Exhibition: Pronghorn Passage Adventure – Conservation – Storytelling Each spring in late May about 300 pronghorn antelope arrive to their summer birthing…
Old Faithful
“Old faithful in every kind of weather…”—from “Ole Faithful” by Gene Autry [1] As I mentioned in my previous post, Hey Boo-Boo,…
Only YOU Can Ensure Gun Safety
A passion for firearms—whether it be rooted in their historical impact, mechanics, recreational shooting, or hunting purposes—can strike at any age. Yet,…
“It’s Just a Bird”- the Endangered Species Act
In recent years, we’ve heard increasing criticism of the Endangered Species Act and the inconvenience and potential economic costs of protecting native wildlife…
3,000 More Firearms: Vault Work
As an aspiring museum professional, I really enjoy when projects require me to walk through the gallery to gather guns. For example,…
A Conservator’s Secret Weapon: The XRF Instrument
The Bruker XRF instrument In early August, the conservation interns participated in an XRF (x-ray florescence) training session with Dr. Bruce Kaiser….