February 4, 2005
MEDIA CONTACT: Caroline Witherspoon
or Jocelyn Collado
Becker Communications
(808) 533-4165
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BISHOP MUSEUM HOSTS NATURE AND MATH THEMED WORKSHOPS WITH NEW EXHIBIT NATURE’S NUMBERS AND A FOREST JOURNEY

HONOLULU – Bishop Museum will host several workshops in conjunction with its newest exhibits, “Nature’s Numbers” and “A Forest Journey.” Designed to teach visitors about the nature of math and patterns found in nature, the workshops will highlight the often overlooked and intricate wonders of science.

WHAT: “The Foundation of the Sierpinski Pyramid – How did they do that? Damien Memorial School Geometry teacher, Jon Bromberg, with the help from his students, will host a workshop to teach visitors the math foundation and significance of the Sierpinski Pyramid, a mathematical masterpiece created by his geometry students.

WHEN: February 12, March 5, April 9, and April 30, 2005 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: Castle Memorial Building, Bishop Museum

INFO: Bishop Museum members are free, kama‘āina admission is $7.95 adults, $6.95 children (4-12) and seniors (65+). For additional information, call 847-3511 or visit www.bishopmuseum.org.

WHAT: "Hawaiian Forest Friends"

Forest enthusiast Lance “Mahi” La Pierre will present a half-hour session about Hawaiian forests and the creatures that inhabit them. Topics include native species and how they arrived, and how people can help Hawaiian forests.

WHEN: February 19 and March 26, 2005 at 11:00a.m.

WHERE: Castle Memorial Building, Bishop Museum

INFO: Bishop Museum members are free, kama‘āina admission is $7.95 general, $6.95 children (4-12) and seniors (65+). For additional information about Bishop Museum programming, call 847-3511 or visit www.bishopmuseum.org.

“Natures Numbers” and “A Forest Journey” is supported, in part, by Horizon Lines.

A treasured resource of Hawaiian history and heritage, Bishop Museum was founded in 1889 by Charles Reed Bishop as a tribute to his wife Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, the last descendant of the royal Kamehameha dynasty. Located at 1525 Bernice Street, the Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $14.95 for adults; $11.95 for youth 4-12 years; special rates for kama`aina, seniors and military; and free for children under 4 years of age and Bishop Museum Association members. For more information, call 847-3511 or visit www.bishopmuseum.org.