Frogs and Toads of our region
Marion Natural History Museum 8 Spring Street, Marion, MA, United StatesCome learn about the frogs and toads of our region with Certified Frog Watcher Maggie Payne. We'll take a look at some of our more common species and hopefully some…
Wetland Wonders: Discovering Amphibian Habitats: A Hands-On Journey Through Nature
Marion Natural History Museum 8 Spring Street, Marion, MA, United StatesDid you know that the small pools you find in the woods, the ones that usually dry up by late summer, start the whole forest food chain?! Dive into the…
Amphibian Ecology and Diversity in the Highest Elevations in New Hampshire
Marion Natural History Museum 8 Spring Street, Marion, MA, United StatesScott Smyers, Senior Scientist with Oxbow Associates, will be presenting his study of Wood Frog populations in high elevations in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Let's take a look…
Spring bird walk
Marion Natural History Museum 8 Spring Street, Marion, MA, United StatesJoin the Marion Natural History Museum and the Nasketucket Bird Club on Wednesday, April 17th at 8:00 am for a spring bird walk. Great for new birders or those interested…
Botanical Chronicles: Herbarium 101 ~ Making a Plant Press
Marion Natural History Museum 8 Spring Street, Marion, MA, United StatesJoin us on a botanical journey with “Botanical Chronicles: Herbarium 101.” Discover the fascinating world of herbaria, where preserved plant specimens become a window to the past and a treasure…
Sailing to Newfoundland – Museum Annual Meeting
Marion Natural History Museum 8 Spring Street, Marion, MA, United StatesSailing to Newfoundland: ultra-fresh codfish, moose sausage, bergs, endless coastal vistas and wonderful people. Hannah Moore's husband Michael will describe their summer 2023 on a sailing cruise from Marion, around…
Rocket Science! Ignite Your Imagination with Rocketry
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…
Rocket Science 2
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. We've filled our…
Avian Adventure: A Voyage to Bird Island
Marion Natural History Museum 8 Spring Street, Marion, MA, United StatesSet off on a sought-after journey to Bird Island, renowned for its vibrant bird life. This program, a favorite among after school science and nature enthusiasts, offers an exceptional opportunity…
Dragonfly Walk
Marion Natural History Museum 8 Spring Street, Marion, MA, United StatesPlymouth County Entomologist Blake Dinius will be guiding us on a search for dragonflies. Swooping, soaring and perching dragonflies including damselflies are some of the top tier predators of the…
Bird Island trip two
Marion Natural History Museum 8 Spring Street, Marion, MA, United StatesGiven that trip 1 to Bird Island filled so quickly the Marion Harbormaster has kindly allowed us to schedule a second trip for the following day, May 23. Hope you…
Ram Island Expedition: Discovering Unique Ecosystems
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…
Ram Island Exploration 2
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…
Coastal Explorations July 2024
Marion Natural History Museum 8 Spring Street, Marion, MA, United StatesDuring our one weeklong half day Summer 2024 program (July 8 - 12) the Museum is offering a half-day summer program to explore some of Marion’s unique natural areas. We…
Coastal Explorations August 2024
Marion Natural History Museum 8 Spring Street, Marion, MA, United StatesDuring our week-long Summer 2024 program (August 6-10) the Museum is offering a half-day summer program to explore some of Marion’s unique natural areas. We will be exploring our rocky…