The Nature of Things by Purdue University, was the first visiting exhibit at the River Legacy Nature Center, it featured a variety of interactive pieces where families had the opportunity to learn about the natural world around them. This exhibit featured Bee-lieve it or Not: The Secret Life of Honeybees, Tooth Sleuth, A Salamander Tale, and H2Woah! Through each of these exhibits, children and families discovered the special role that honeybees play in their lives, learned to search for clues to reveal what animals eat, developed an appreciation for the beauty of insects and their crucial role in the environment, and observed the many negative effects of water pollution.