Go Batty Over Bugs, Bones and More at Fernbank Museum 
Bugs, Bats and Bones Day Pulls Back the Cobwebs on Halloween Images

ATLANTA, GA (September 14, 2006) - Halloween typically brings to mind images of creepy-crawly bugs, black bats and rattling bones. But this Halloween, Fernbank Museum visitors can discover the reality of how bugs, bats and bones all play an invaluable role in our world. Learn fascinating facts about the holiday’s most recognizable icons from Museum educators, biologists and animal experts at Fernbank Museum’s Bugs, Bats and Bones Day on Saturday, October 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

   Kids and families are invited to wear their costumes as they enjoy a variety of Halloween-themed hands-on activities, including live insect encounters, a craft activity, scavenger hunt and more!

Activities at Bugs, Bats and Bones Day include:
  Bugs, Bats and Bones Scavenger Hunt* 
  Treats for Kids in Costumes
  Crawling Critters Live Animal Encounters 
  Bunch of Bones Fossil Tracing 
  Face Painting
  Strolling Balloon Artists
  Baffling Bones Counting Contest
  Bat Craft
  Storytelling with Rob Cleveland (seating is limited) 
  Raucous Reptilian Song Selections with Synchronicity Performance Group (seating is limited) 

   Kid’s meal with bat-shaped chicken fingers available for purchase in The Fernbank Cafe

   *The scavenger hunt is designed to help guide visitors through the gallery and as an activity for families to complete together. No prizes will be awarded. 

   Fernbank Museum of Natural History is located at 767 Clifton Road NE in Atlanta. Special activities run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and are included with Museum admission. Admission is $12 for adults, $11 for students and seniors, $10 for children ages 12 and under, and free for members. For tickets, call 404.929.6400. The Museum is accessible by MARTA and free parking is available. For more information, visit www.fernbankmuseum.org .