By Jose Perez

Stories in Stone David Williams will lead a 1.5-mile-long walk to discover fossils as large as cinnamon rolls, rock used by the Romans to build the Coliseum, and stones ranging from 3.5-billion to 120,000-years-old

Hungry Planet Event at the Burke Museum

The Burke Museum presents Hungry Planet: What the World Eats, a traveling exhibit that provides a place to gather and discuss 21st century food issues and ideas.

Life and Times of Washington State is a hands-on adventure that begins 545 million years ago. This exhibit is a passport through the evolution of our state's geology, biology, and archaeology.

Life and Times of Washington State

The Burke will once again present the award-winners of this biennial juried competition that was initiated in 1997 by acclaimed local nature photographer, Art Wolfe.

For the first time, the Burke and ICPA will also collaborate to create a traveling exhibit which will include the 25 first place winners.

2012 International Conservation Photography Awards

Lewis & Clark at Fort ClatsopStudy the adventures of Lewis and Clark; learn about the evidence of their expedition found at Fort Clatsop National memorial. Included are several books, visual aids, and replica artifacts such as a powder horn, folk harp, candle mold, flint, and steel.

Day of the DeadOne of Mexico's most important festivals is the theme of this collection. It includes artifacts, several craft samples, maps, posters, books, recipes, and classroom activity suggestions in a comprehensive teacher packet.

The DIG Field SchoolThe Discovery in Geosciences (DIG) Field School provides K-12 educators hands-on experience in geology and paleontology field research. Coupled with methods of instruction that reinforce the scientific process and critical thinking, the DIG Field School is designed to empower the participant to bring geosciences to life in the classroom.

Get a real behind-the-scenes museum experience! You will learn from scientists, incredible collections of artifacts and specimens, and a great team of educators at the Burke Museum on the beautiful University of Washington campus.

Burke Summer Camps 2012