Guest Speaker: Malwina Bardoni

Malwina Bardoni says the Midwest Museum of Natural History is constantly changing its collection and evolving its layout, as it continues to target its main audience -- children interested in learning about nature and science.

As the new Executive Director for the MMNH, she notes recent changes to their layout; new kid-friendly signage on the main display floor, a redesigned children's Discovery Room and additional live animal displays are designed to hold the interest of children...whether they are on a field trip, or visiting during the summertime.

The Sycamore Rotary Club sponsors one of its display galleries, and the exhibits there are rotated on a regular basis. Currently on display is one dealing with water -- the creatures who live in it, the people who depend on it and the steps needed to maintain a clean water supply.

Their annual Rockin' for the Reptiles fundraiser will be held on Saturday, June 24th in the city lot on Somonauk Street, across from Shawn's; other events are scheduled for the summertime, in an effort to give kids a chance to enjoy the museum experience even while out of school.