August 2014

Monthly Archive: August 2014

Empty Skies: Who Are the Species At Risk?

Posted: August 28, 2014 - 15:25 , by ROM
A museum preparator collects the Species At Risk that will be added to the Empty Skies Passenger Pigeon exhibit

In the case across from the Passenger Pigeons in the new Empty Skies exhibit, eleven different Species At Risk birds are on display. But who are these species? What are their stories? 

First Peek at Empty Skies: The Legacy of the Passenger Pigeon

Posted: August 21, 2014 - 23:02 , by ROM
Stuffed passenger pigeons from the ROM collections sit on a table in the Gallery of Birds waiting to be installed in the new special exhibit

The ROM's latest special exhibit, Empty Skies: The Legacy of the Passenger Pigeon swoops in this Saturday, August 23. Get an exclusive first glimpse at the behind-the-scenes of the exhibit being installed!

Game Jam 2014 - A Revolutionary Success

Posted: August 19, 2014 - 13:41 , by ROM
A group photo of all 2014 ROM Game Jam participants in front of a dinosaur skeleton

The 2014 ROM Game Jam, "The Evolution Revolution" took place over the weekend of August 8-10 and was a huge success! Check out some photos and a featured video about the event and some of the awesome game concepts that came out of this convergence of creative energy.

Up on the Rooftop - The ROM's Green Roof

Posted: August 14, 2014 - 12:47 , by ROM
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A wide view of the ROM Green Roof, facing North to the structure of the Crystal

Earlier this summer, a group of Torontonian researchers and PhD students were granted rare access to the ROM’s green roof, “Liza’s Garden” to survey the biodiversity, take soil samples, and to look for changes in the vegetation profile.

Our next Google+ Hangout on Air: De-Extinction

Posted: August 13, 2014 - 15:21 , by ROM
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Passenger Pigeon De-Extinction

Join us for a Google+ Hangout on Air on September 24th at NOON. Topic: De-Extinction

Biodiversity in the City: Toronto Biodiversity Series Launch

Posted: August 12, 2014 - 17:45 , by ROM
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A volunteer gathers a stack of Toronto Biodiversity Series books on a table

Earlier this summer, the public was invited to the Evergreen Brickworks for the launch of the “Biodiversity Series of Toronto”. The initiative, a project by the City of Toronto and a number of GTA partners like the ROM, is intended to connect Torontonians with the biodiversity found in their very own backyards.

Gamers Unite for ROM Game Jam 2014

Posted: August 5, 2014 - 12:06 , by ROM
Logo of the 2014 ROM Game Jam with the theme "The Evolution Revolution"

The second annual ROM Game Jam will begin this Friday, August 8th, bringing together gaming enthusiasts and game developers to work together to create interactive games inspired by the unique setting of the ROM. This year's theme is "The Evolution Revolution".

A SILURIAN “SHARK” TALE

Posted: August 5, 2014 - 11:17 , by royal
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Illustration of Acanthodian