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Education committee approves minutes, hears program updates on greenhouses, pavilion and school visits
Summary
The Virginia Museum of Natural History education committee approved three sets of minutes and received updates on quarterly programming — including a Dino Festival, greenhouse grant programs, annual fifth‑grade visits (≈400 students), the Jean S. Adams Education Pavilion 'Early Birds' program, and a pending $10,000 grant proposal for scholarships.
The education committee of the Virginia Museum of Natural History board of trustees met virtually to approve a backlog of meeting minutes and hear quarterly updates on education programming, partnerships and exhibit changes.
Nathan Sanford, who identified himself as chair of the committee, moved to approve three sets of minutes covering meetings referenced on the agenda; the motion was seconded and the committee approved the minutes by voice. Committee members then reviewed program metrics and several ongoing initiatives.
Staff reported that summer activities and the museum's Dino Festival drew strong attendance, noting a collaboration with paleontology staff including Dr. Pritchard that let visitors view fossils under student stereoscopes.…
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