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Naturalist Program: Summer Birds: the Butterflies and Moths of Maria Merian
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Artist: Maria Sibylla Merian. Date: 1705. From Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium.
In the Middle Ages people believed butterflies, moths and even frogs were born from mud! This process is known as spontaneous generation.
Maria Sibylla Merian studied them and made amazing discoveries.
Join naturalist Pauline and try your hand at drawing or painting some of these amazing creatures like Maria did!
This is a free, drop-in event with no registration required.
Presented as part of the ongoing Naturalist Programs series.
Questions? Contact Parks and Recreation at 952-563-8877, MN Relay 711, parksrec@bloomingtonmn.gov.