The Nature
Discovery Center

The inside layer of a seashell, the nacreous layer, is made by the mantle of the shell.  Often the inside layer is pearly and it has been used to make many beautiful and useful objects.  In this small exhibit, you can discover the beauty and variety of objects made with mother-of-pearl.  

Collections Fossils Rocks and Minerals Fluorescent Minerals Sands from Around the World Insects Shells and Sea Life Mounted Birds and Bird's Nests Mounted Mammals Galls Cones Indian Artifacts

Activities Rock Puzzle Rock and Mineral Quiz Make a Sand Collection Make a Fossil or Animal Track rubbing to take home Catch the right insect Look Through the Compound Eyes of an Insect Robin Puzzle Mammal Fur Coats Guess How The Native Americans Used These Objects Insect metamorphosis puzzle