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Community Programs

The Marion Natural History Museum frequently runs programs appropriate for adults and large groups including families with children.

All are welcome to attend! Seating tends to be limited at these programs, so we recommend you reserve your spot in advance, but tickets are always available at the door.

“What I love about science is that as you learn, you don’t really get answers. You just get better questions.”

– John Green

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Our community programs are geared towards subjects that will interest and engage people of all ages.

Woodland walk for Mushrooms

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October 21 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Marion Natural History Museum

The summer may not have been the best for visits to the beach, but ducks, frogs, and mushrooms were happy with the frequent rain! Join us for a mid-autumn hike…

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History of cranberry bogs

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November 15 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Marion Natural History Museum

USDA soil scientist Maggie Payne will guide us through what creates a cranberry bog. From their glacial creation through their geologic history up to the present.

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Design a butterfly!

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November 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Marion Natural History Museum

Artist Karen Alves-Cronin is offering an opportunity for the community to help design an item for our butterfly display. We have a collection from the 1800’s and will be giving…

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