Our after school programs are run by the Museum's Executive Director, Elizabeth Leidhold, an environmental scientist and lifelong educator who has inspired hundreds of young people within our communities.
Our fun-filled science programs, taught by Elizabeth or local experts, are exceptionally regarded and always interesting, and seek to connect kids with the amazing natural world around them. Please register early, programs fill quickly!
“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be ignited.”
– Plutarch
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Our after school programs connect kids with the amazing natural world around them. Register Today!
Netting and identification at Harbormaster’s beach
We will be heading down to the Harbormaster’s Beach to see what fish and other animals remain in Sippican Harbor. So we still have hermit crabs? Silversides? Pipefish? Let’s look…
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Monarch Migrations
Did you know that some of the monarch butterflies that you see at your flowers this fall will fly all the way to Mexico to spend the winter? Come learn…
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Rescuing Terrapins
Embark on an enlightening journey with our “Terrapin Guardians” program, led by Deb Ewing. Explore the efforts to protect the Diamondback Terrapin, a species facing significant threats. Deb and…
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Amazing Adaptations: How bugs survive cold weather
Led by Entomologist Blake Dinius we will see how different insect species survive the cold winter months. We will have some fun looking at some examples of local insects from…
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Intro. to Cranberries of Southeastern Mass
Did you know our area is one of the largest and most historic for cranberry production? We will be welcoming an educator from the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association. We’ll…
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Introduction to the art of tracking animals
We will be focusing on our observational skills by looking at a variety of animal tracks. Let’s look at how many toes, the presence of claws and the shape and…
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Annual Holiday Party with Nature Crafts
Enjoy relaxing and getting creative with friends at our annual holiday party. Every year we work with natural and recycled materials to design new works of art for gift giving…
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