[PCA] EVENT: Dept. of the Interior Museum Lecture Series (Washington, DC)

[Olivia Kwong]

Rachel Muir
Biodiversity: An Introduction to the Tapestry of Life
Friday, May 8, 2009 in the Interior library @ 1:00 p.m
U.S. Department of the Interior
Interior Museum (Main Interior Building)
1849 C Street, NW 
Washington DC 20240
For more information call (202) 208-4743 - www.doi.gov/interiormuseum

As extinction rates rise and the number of species at risk increase, the 
importance and complexities of biodiversity becames more acute. Muir will 
address what biodiversity is, why it is essential to human welfare, and 
what regulations are enforced by the Endangered Species. Act. This event 
is in conjunction with the Endangered Species: Flora and Fauna in Peril 
Exhibition on view in the Interior Museum until May 16 th.

Special assistance - For those in nned of special assistance (such as an 
interpreter for the hearing impared) or inquiries regarding the 
handicapped entrance, please notify musuem staff at 202 208- 4743 in 
advance of the event. Special needs will be accommodated whenever 
possible.

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LECTURE AND WORKSHOP
AN ARTIST'S ADVENTURE
Rare and Endangered Plants of the Texas Hill Country

Saturday, May 16,2009
Interior Museum Classroom
Lecture 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Graphite workshop 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
FREE EVENT
U.S. Department of the Interior
Interior Museum (Main Interior Building)
1849 C Street, NW 
Washington DC 20240
For more information call (202) 208-4743 - www.doi.gov/interiormuseum

Lotus McElfish is a prt of a growing community of artists that is 
dedicated to the contemporary renaissance of botanical art, updating a 
historically significant art form. Following the lecture, Lotus will 
conduct a two-hour workshop on drawing botanical portrait with graphite. 
Preregistration is required for the workshop, which is limited to twenty 
participants. Please bring your own art pencils and art paper. Register 
for this portion of the event by calling 202-208-4743.