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After School Programs

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!

Celebrate Archeology Month with Fossils and Museum Artifacts

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October 30 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Marion Natural History Museum

Amateur Archeologist Jim Pierson will be sharing his collection of specimens, showing us some techniques to help with searching for artifacts, as well as exploring the museum’s collection.

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Winter Wonder Bugs

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November 6 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Marion Natural History Museum

What do Elsa and insects have in common? The cold doesn’t bother them anyway. New England winters are a harsh and deadly environment. For a cold-blooded animal, such as an…

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Conservation Explorations

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November 13 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Marion Natural History Museum

Let’s learn about streams, marshes and other important resource areas with Doug Guay-Lee, Town of Marion Conservation Commission scientist. We’ll be learning about and viewing some of the animals and…

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Trees From the Ground Up

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November 20 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Marion Natural History Museum

Join us while we welcome State Forester James Rassman, who will be speaking about all the benefits a tree provides, from roots to the atmosphere. This will be an indoor…

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Winter Birds of Marion

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December 4 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Marion Natural History Museum

The museum will be welcoming Justin Barrett of the Nasketucket Bird Club and Manomet Bird Observatory. We’ll be hearing a little about the birds that have migrated in for the…

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Holiday Nature Craft Party

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December 11 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Marion Natural History Museum

Enjoy getting together with friends to relax and enjoy some crafting and snack foods. We’ll be using natural materials to create gifts to bring home. This is an annual event…

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