VIEW THIS EMAIL IN YOUR BROWSER > Youth Engagement through Science (YES!) intern Elvis Sosa Martinez in the Urban Bird Habitat. Photo by Smithsonian Gardens. In the Museum and its Surrounding Gardens On the Web Urban Bird Habitat This garden on the grounds of the Museum is an oasis for many bird species; it provides for their basic needs: food, water, shelter, and a place to raise their young. More > Butterflies + Plants: Partners in Evolution In addition to the Live Butterfly Pavilion, this exhibition features fossils of flora and fauna that are more than a million years old! More > Paleo Plants & Pollinators The Evolution of Terrestrial Ecosystems Program (ETE) investigates Earth's land biotas throughout their 400 million year history. Visit the ETE website to learn what paleobotanist Scott Wing and his colleagues are finding out about the Cretaceous landscape at Big Cedar Ridge, Wyoming. And, visit the Smithsonian Science website to see what paleoentomologist Conrad Labandeira and his team discovered about ancient insects and the plants they pollinated. The Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Zoo--on Facebook! Check out the latest news and become a fan here > MORE EXHIBITS > Assassin fly in amber. Image courtesy of David Grimaldi. Ancient Species of Assassin Fly Discovered New Ghost Ant Genus and Species National Museum of Natural History scientist Torsten Dikow discovered and named a new 100 million year old species of assassin fly, Burmapogon bruckschi, after studying the first two specimens ever preserved in Burmese amber. More > Entomologists at the Natural History Museum discovered a new genus and species of attine ants, Cyatta abscondita, that reveals key clues in the mystery of ant agriculture evolution. The new species is a ‘living fossil,’ which can help scientists reveal the way in which the first fungus-farming ant may have lived. Read more > MORE RESEARCH > Join us on May 3 for "I Am Beyond&rdquo," the Asian Pacific American Heritage Family Day. Photograph, Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center. Featured Programs Smithsonian Associates Programs Asian Pacific American Heritage Family Day: I Am Beyond Saturday, May 3, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bring the whole family to the Smithsonian’s kickoff celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Inspired by the exhibition, Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation. Panel Discussion - Humanity's Role in Earth's Future Sunday, May 4, 3:30 - 5 p.m. Panelists discuss challenges and opportunities from scientific and religious perspectives. What the Bones Reveal: Real-Time Crime Scene Investigation Saturday, May 3, 9:30am - 4:15pm Discovery Theater: The Great Adventures of Austin Clark and the Expedition Albatross An original production commissioned by the National Museum of Natural History. Reserved seating performances on June 11, 12, 13 > General public performances on June 8 & 14 > Fish Barcoding Workshop NOW @ IMAX “Dude: What Fish Is This?” Saturday, June 7, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. In this workshop for teens and adults, participants will explore DNA analysis techniques to discover what's really in grocery store fish fillets! Registration is requested for this free program. To register, e-mail Pat Phelps: phelpsp@si.edu. Giant Screen, Huge Savings! For a limited time, tickets to all films at the Johnson IMAX Theater are only $5 per show. Explore exotic locations like Jerusalem, Madagascar and Mexico on D.C.’s largest screen without leaving your seat! Showtimes and tickets > MORE EVENTS > Smithsonian Science How? Live Webcasts Free School Programs Smithsonian Science How? delivers real-world science into classrooms and other learning environments through free, interactive, live webcasts, and supporting resources. Volcano Geochemistry: Windows to Earth's Interior, featuring Elizabeth Cottrell Thursday, May 15, 11am and 2pm Join us LIVE on May 15 > See the schedule and view the videos >. Schedule your field trip to the National Museum of Natural History! Free school programs are offered every weekday morning for grades 6-12 in Q?rius, and for grades K-8 in Q?rius jr.: a discovery room. A variety of educator-led and self-guided programs aligned to national standards are offered, with topics ranging from anthropology to biology to geology. Browse school programs > Download the Q?rius Teachers’ Guide > MORE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS > Volunteer in the Museum Support the Museum: Text DINO to Donate Come join a team of Insect Ambassadors at the Smithsonian’s Insect Zoo and Butterfly Pavilion! Share your interest in butterflies, insects, and the natural world with the museum’s diverse visitors. Or, share your passion for natural history by helping students make personal connections to science in innovative and engaging ways in Q?rius. Find out more > New! Text DINO to 202-22 on your smartphone to donate $10 to the Museum. Your donation helps provide free educational programs and exhibitions and contributes to research around the world. Donate online > MORE WAYS TO GET INVOLVED > BANNER IMAGE: Photo © Ted Kropiewnicki, from the Encyclopedia of Life. Monarch Butterfly, Danaus plexippus, on Butterfly Milkweed, Asclepias tuberosa. May is Garden for Wildlife Month! Readers in the local Chesapeake Bay Watershed area can check out the "Backyard Habitats--Chesapeake Bay Watershed" community on the Encyclopedia of Life for those interested in conservation gardening in the region, or seeking the National Wildlife Federation’s Certified Backyard Habitat designation. 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