Archiving Nature: Journals as Tools for Art & Science

Saturday, December 7, 2024 | 9 am–12 pm
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Date

Saturday, December 7, 2024 | 9 am–12 pm

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Natural History Museum
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Spend your Saturday with us as we deep dive into the intersection of history, science, and art with our Museum Archivist, Yolanda Bustos. Participants will hear from Yolanda, explore the new Reframing Dioramas exhibit, and create their own mini field journal. This workshop highlights the pivotal role of field journals in preserving natural history and inspiring museum exhibits. 


We invite educators to bring their own field journals, examples of students' work, and/or your own journaling supplies to this workshop.

Event date time and location is subject to change. Sign up for our mailing list to have all the up-to-date details and be notified when registration opens!

IMPORTANT WORKSHOP INFORMATION

  • Our workshops fill up incredibly fast! Please only sign up if you are sure you can make it - and if plans change, email us ASAP to give your spot to someone on the waitlist.
  • While we love welcoming your families to our museums, this specific program is intended for formal & informal educators (18+)
  • In-person workshops are subject to cancellation due to low registration, inclement weather, or changes in safety measures.
  • Participants MUST register prior to the event. There will not be registration at the door.
  • We aim to make the Natural History Museum an exciting, educational, and enjoyable experience for everyone. If you have any questions about accommodation services we offer, contact our Call Center at 213.763.3466 or info@nhm.org at least 48 hours in advance.
  • Topics and program are subject to change 

Our Speaker

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Yolanda leads the Archives, Research Library, and Special Collections at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and the La Brea Tar Pits Museum, where she works to preserve and share the unique history of the natural world. Since joining as the museum’s archivist in 2017, she has focused on opening up access to the museum’s archives and library for researchers and the public alike. Whether managing library services, supporting visitors’ research, or hosting public events, Yolanda is dedicated to making these collections as accessible and engaging as possible. She holds master’s degrees in Archival Studies and Library and Information Science from the University of British Columbia. She has over 15 years of experience, including a long-time role as an archivist at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. Yolanda’s work helps connect people to history in inspiring and meaningful ways, both in the museum and beyond.

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Yolanda leads the Archives, Research Library, and Special Collections at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and the La Brea Tar Pits Museum, where she works to preserve and share the unique history of the natural world. Since joining as the museum’s archivist in 2017, she has focused on opening up access to the museum’s archives and library for researchers and the public alike. Whether managing library services, supporting visitors’ research, or hosting public events, Yolanda is dedicated to making these collections as accessible and engaging as possible. She holds master’s degrees in Archival Studies and Library and Information Science from the University of British Columbia. She has over 15 years of experience, including a long-time role as an archivist at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. Yolanda’s work helps connect people to history in inspiring and meaningful ways, both in the museum and beyond.

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