Events
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Learn how to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count 2026
The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is a free, fun, and easy event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of bird populations. Participants are asked to count birds for as little as 15 minutes (or as long as they wish) on one or more days of…
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Marine Wildlife with New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance
Marion Natural History Museum 8 Spring Street, Marion, MA, United StatesJoin Carol “Krill” Carson for an informative presentation on the unique marine wildlife that can be found off the shores of Cape Cod and southeastern Massachusetts. Krill is a marine biologist who has been rescuing and researching marine wildlife in the New England area since 1980. Hear about the humpback whales, gray seals, ocean sunfish,…
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Nature Journaling – Pen & Ink
Marion Natural History Museum 8 Spring Street, Marion, MA, United StatesLearn about the different ways to create form and texture with pen & ink and ink wash. This class will explore using ink via black Sakura brand micron ink pens With the micron pens we will practice different mark making techniques such as stipple, cross hatching and thick & thin parallel lines to create texture…
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Owl Diet Detective
Marion Natural History Museum 8 Spring Street, Marion, MA, United StatesJoin us for an exciting exploration into the world of owls and their unique eating habits! Unlike other birds, owls swallow their prey whole because they lack teeth for chewing. Our Owl Pellet Dissection program provides a fascinating insight into these nocturnal predators. Recommended for grades 2-6. What you’ll discover: Owl Dining Secrets: Learn how…
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Salt Works in Sippican Harbor
Marion Natural History Museum 8 Spring Street, Marion, MA, United StatesCome learn about Marion's historic harvesting of salt - looking at maps of where salt production took place and learn about how it was produced, processed and used in Sippican Harbor. Alanna Nelson of the Sippican Historical Society will lead a dynamic discussion of this important part of Marion's history.
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Owl Pellet Dissection for adults
Marion Natural History Museum 8 Spring Street, Marion, MA, United StatesOver the years we've been asked by the adult community to host an Owl Pellet dissection event for adults. Join us March 11th for an exciting exploration into the world of owls and their unique eating habits! Unlike other birds, owls swallow their prey whole because they lack teeth for chewing. Our Owl Pellet Dissection…
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Who is quacking in the woods?
Marion Natural History Museum 8 Spring Street, Marion, MA, United StatesHave you ever heard "quacking" from the woods in spring? Chances are its wood frogs chorusing and not ducks. Let's take a close look at the small temporary pools in our forests. These pools provide habitat to many important species that form the start of our forest's food web. From the microscopic animals that feed…
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Wildlife in our young forests
Marion Natural History Museum 8 Spring Street, Marion, MA, United StatesPresenter Marianne Piché has been a Habitat Biologist with the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife since 2008. She brings habitat conservation resources to private landowners, land trusts, and municipalities. Marianne holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Eastern Connecticut State University and a Master of Science in Conservation Biology from Antioch University New…
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Native Plants and Pollinators
Marion Natural History Museum 8 Spring Street, Marion, MA, United StatesOur native bees and insects are an important resource for pollination - essential for the production of the fruits and vegetables that we eat. Wildflower and pollinator enthusiast, Maggie Payne will teach us about the flowers and pollinators in our area and create seed "bombs" of wildflowers to take home and plant.
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Early risers
Marion Natural History Museum 8 Spring Street, Marion, MA, United StatesDifferent types of flowers, and the butterflies who rely on them, wake up at different times of the year. Let's take a look at some of spring time's earliest risers with entomologist Blake Dinius.
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Rocket Science!
Marion Natural History Museum 8 Spring Street, Marion, MA, United StatesPrepare 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 blast to anticipate: Build and Launch Your Rocket: Each child receives a rocket kit with a motor for a personal building, decorating, and launching experience.…
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Expedition to an island
Marion Natural History Museum 8 Spring Street, Marion, MA, United StatesSet 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 have a special opportunity to explore this fascinating island. Important notes: Life Jacket Reminder: If you’re unable to provide a life jacket, let us know,…