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!
Creating a winter habitat
Winter can create some survival difficulties for the animals of our area. In this program we’ll be creating our own winter habitats for a few of our winter residents including…
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Trees From the Ground Up – what do trees do for us?
Join us while we welcome State Forester James Rassman, who will be speaking about all the benefits a tree provides, from roots and fungi to providing habitat for animals, to…
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Wriggly Wonders
Did you know that a red wiggler worm will comsume half of it’s body weight in food scraps every day? Getting worms to work for you is a great way…
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Spring Pools of Marion’s Forest
Let’s find out the important role the animals that live in our spring ponds play in our ecosystem. We’ll be taking a close-up look at the attributes that make a…
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ROCKET SCIENCE! Ignite your imagination with rockets!
Prepare for an exhilarating experience with “ROCKET SCIENCE!” Led by rocketry enthusiast Mike Cronin, this program offers a hands-on introduction to the principles of propulsion and lift. What kind of…
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Heading To The Harbor
Join us for an adventure to Island Wharf for a boat trip (either a harbor tour or, if we’re lucky, possibly to one of the islands) with the Harbormaster’s office.…
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Expedition to Ram Island: ecology of an island
Set off on a journey to Ram Island, a gem within Sippican Harbor known for its diverse and unique ecosystems. Thanks to the generosity of Michael and Hannah Moore, we…
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