Today, the mighty Gus the gopher tortoise took pqrt in one of several hatchday celebrations!

Today, the mighty Gus the gopher tortoise took pqrt in one of several hatchday celebrations Looking good for being 100, buddy! **** Via Museum of Natural History You're invited to Gus's birthday weekend: Friday August 12, Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August 14 with parties at 11 am and 2 pm each day. Join us all weekend to:

• Visit the Gus exhibit celebrating all things Gus
• See how many Gus’ tall you are
• Make your own Gus 100 postcard
• Explore Gus’ museum Turtle Trail
• Find all of Gus’ favorite places in the museum
• Get crafty and make your own turtle

Special guests joining us for this celebratory weekend include:

• Canadian Sea Turtle Network
• Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute
• Parks Canada

Friday, August 12^th

Create a Gus postcard! 9:30am – 11:30am (drop in) 2:00pm – 4:00pm (drop in) Create your own Gus 100 postcard! Using the relief printing method, we will create a special Gus postcard for you to take home. This activity takes place in the Museum’s Project Room on the lower level. Lunch With… Nova Scotia Wildlife 10:00am and 12:30pm You’ll find some of Nova Scotia’s rich biodiversity living at the museum. Learn what animals eat and how it connects them to their surroundings and join us as we feed and care for a variety of native animals.   Happy Hatchday, Gus! 11:00 am and 2:00pm Join us as we officially wish Gus a happy 100^th hatchday! We will sing happy birthday and join Gus on a snack and a stroll. You can chat with Museum staff about Gus and ask questions. Cupcakes and lemonade will be available in the Museum’s Auditorium following the birthday wishes. Please note that quantities are limited. Gus’s Turtle Tour and Favourite Spots All day  Slow down, look around, and take a turtle tour through the Museum! Look for turtle stickers to find turtle hotspots in the exhibits. You can also look down low to find 10 of Gus’s favourite spots. Turtle crafts All day  Let’s get creative and make some turtle crafts! Visit the Project Room on the lower level to make your own turtle and do some coloring. Programs are subject to change.

Saturday, August 13^th

Create a Gus postcard! 9:30am – 11:30am (drop in) 2:00pm – 4:00pm (drop in) Create your own Gus 100 postcard! Using the relief printing method, we will create a special Gus postcard for you to take home. This activity takes place in the Museum’s Project Room on the lower level. Lunch With… Nova Scotia Wildlife 10:00am and 12:30pm You’ll find some of Nova Scotia’s rich biodiversity living at the museum. Learn what animals eat and how it connects them to their surroundings and join us as we feed and care for a variety of native animals. Happy Hatchday, Gus! 11:00 am and 2:00pm Join us as we officially wish Gus a happy 100^th hatchday! We will sing happy birthday and join Gus on a snack and a stroll. You can chat with Museum staff about Gus and ask questions. Cupcakes and lemonade will be available in the Museum’s Auditorium following the birthday wishes. Please note that quantities are limited. Special Guests 10:30 am – 3:00 pm Visit with our special guests from Parks Canada, the Canadian Sea Turtle Network, and Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute to learn more about reptiles and wildlife in Nova Scotia!   Gus’s Turtle Tour and Favourite Spots All day  Slow down, look around, and take a turtle tour through the Museum! Look for turtle stickers to find turtle hotspots in the exhibits. You can also look down low to find 10 of Gus’s favourite spots. Turtle crafts All day  Let’s get creative and make some turtle crafts! Visit the Project Room on the lower level to make your own turtle and do some coloring. Programs are subject to change.

Sunday, August 14^th

Create a Gus postcard! 9:30am – 11:30am (drop in) 2:00pm – 4:00pm (drop in) Create your own Gus 100 postcard! Using the relief printing method, we will create a special Gus postcard for you to take home. This activity takes place in the Museum’s Project Room on the lower level.   Lunch With… Nova Scotia Wildlife 10:00am and 12:30pm You’ll find some of Nova Scotia’s rich biodiversity living at the museum. Learn what animals eat and how it connects them to their surroundings and join us as we feed and care for a variety of native animals. Happy Hatchday, Gus! 11:00 am and 2:00pm Join us as we officially wish Gus a happy 100^th hatchday! We will sing happy birthday and join Gus on a snack and a stroll. You can chat with Museum staff about Gus and ask questions. Cupcakes and lemonade will be available in the Museum’s Auditorium following the birthday wishes. Please note that quantities are limited.   Special Guests 10:30 am – 3:00 pm Visit with our special guests from Parks Canada and the Canadian Sea Turtle Network, to learn more about reptiles and wildlife in Nova Scotia! 10:30 am – 3:00 pm Visit with our special guests from Parks Canada and the Canadian Sea Turtle Network, to learn more about reptiles and wildlife in Nova Scotia!   Gus’s Turtle Tour and Favourite Spots All day  Slow down, look around, and take a turtle tour through the Museum! Look for turtle stickers to find turtle hotspots in the exhibits. You can also look down low to find 10 of Gus’s favourite spots.

Turtle crafts All day  Let’s get creative and make some turtle crafts! Visit the Project Room on the lower level to make your own turtle and do some coloring. Programs are subject to change.