SRQ Magazine | Spirit of Giving - The Bishop Museum

Spirit of Giving Champions Share Their Stories

December 2023 Edition

Philanthropically-minded companies and individuals engage with an incredibly vibrant and diverse ecosystem of nonprofit organizations powering good in Sarasota and Manatee.

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THE BISHOP MUSEUM

The Bishop ignites passion for science and nature to transform our community and our world. As stewards of science and nature, The Bishop inspires curiosity, builds connections, and creates impactful experiences. The Bishop pursues excellence in integrity, curiosity, and stewardship. We operate with accountability, transparency, and inclusivity. We act with empathy. We have a strong desire to learn and the courage to try new things. We properly represent the scientific method. We care for the Museum and its mission. We care for the items and living things within our walls.

THE BISHOP MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND NATURE IS PROFOUNDLY COMMITTED to creating a spectrum of experiences that inspires the joy of discovery and wonder for all ages! The Bishop contributes to a world where people are connected to science and nature and inspired to learn by incorporating fun, interactive, and memorable experiences that lead to an appreciation of natural history, science, and exploration. The Museum is designed for kids and grown-ups of all ages who are interested in exploring and learning. The Bishop’s special learning programs are a driving influence of the local learning ecosystem, leveraging The Bishop’s thought-provoking exhibits and interactive environments like The Mosaic Backyard Universe— Southwest Florida’s coolest backyard—where students have hands-on opportunities to learn about science, engineering, and experimentation.

The Planetarium at The Bishop is a remarkable resource for astronomy education, allowing visitors to explore the far reaches of the cosmos through immersive, virtual journeys of space. The Planetarium uses a state-of-theart projection system and software to lift off from Earth and y beyond our solar system, out of our galaxy, towards the very edge of the universe.

The Bishop also plays a much-needed role in the rehabilitation of Florida manatees. The Bishop’s Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat is a Stage 2 rehabilitation facility—a temporary home where manatees come after their initial critical care needs have been met in manatee hospitals. This second-stage facility offers manatees the opportunity to gain exposure to natural foods and feeding strategies while gaining weight for their return to the wild.

Your support is critical to helping The Bishop maintain its role as an educational resource for engaging programs and exhibitions for curious visitors and students and sustaining a successful rehabilitation program for Florida manatees. We hope to inspire future archeologists, nature lovers, scientists, and space explorers.

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature 201 10th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34205 941-746-4131 Info@BishopScience.org BishopScience.org

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