Category: After School

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 Black Bears, Snakes and Beavers. We’ll be covering what these three animals will need in their habitats to survive such as food, water and shelter.…

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 releasing oxygen to our atmosphere. Let’s learn about the many benefits our trees provide us and the world around us! This will be an indoor…

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 to keep food waste out of the landfills and create nutritious compost for your plants. Come and dig into the science of worms and worm…

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 vernal pool habitable for these interesting animals. We’ll learn about the forest food chain and why these pools are so important. Let’s see why…

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 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.…

We’ll be heading 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. TENTATIVE DATE IS MAY 21 – BOAT TRIP DEPENDS ON WEATHER CONDITONS. Please bring your life jackets. Let us know if you don’t have one and we…

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 have a special opportunity to explore this fascinating island. What you’ll experience: Diverse Ecosystems: Investigate the island’s salt marshes, rocky intertidal shoreline, and mud flats…