Posts Tagged ‘Child’
The Great Backyard Bird Count 2021
Be a citizen scientist while having fun in your own backyard or local park! Learn how to participate in the bird count by identifying birds and recording your findings. We’ll…
Read MoreRock Hound 101
Jim Pierson will be in to talk about his favorite topic, rocks and minerals. A geology enthusiast, Jim continues to be passionate about fossils, rocks and minerals. He will be…
Read MoreGreat Backyard Bird Count
Let’s get ready for the Great Backyard Bird Count! The 2020 GBBC is from February 14th through the 17th this year. This count is an important citizen science effort that…
Read MoreSoil Critters
With Maggie Payne, Soil Scientist with U.S.D.A. Did you know there are more living organisms in a tablespoon of healthy soil than there are people on earth? We will explore…
Read MoreRain Gutter Regatta
With the help of engineer Mark Whalen, participants will be developing a model sailing vessel to “race the clock” as well as each other. The program includes pre-event discussion and…
Read MoreVernal Pools
Did you know that many animals rely on these temporary pools to breed and leave their young to mature? They in turn are an important food source for many forest…
Read MoreNative Plants of Southeastern Massachusetts
With Martha “Mike” Schroeder. Using hands-on experience and role play, Mike hopes to deepen the children’s understanding that Native plants are important and they have adapted to survive where they…
Read MoreTrip to Bird Island
With Isaac Perry and the Marion Harbormaster’s office. We will see the habitat of some of the world’s rarest birds. This program fills very fast so please register early! Must…
Read MoreTrip to Bird Island
With Isaac Perry and the Marion Harbormaster’s office. We will see the habitat of some of the world’s rarest birds. This program fills very fast so please register early! Must…
Read MoreThis IS Rocket Science
Join us while learning about propulsion and lift with Mike Cronin. Each child will have his/her own rocket with motor to assemble and set off. The cost for this program…
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