Marion Natural History Museum
Woodland Walk for Mushrooms
Marion Natural History Museum 8 Spring Street, Marion, MA, United StatesJoin us for an early autumn hike looking for what mushrooms are fruiting. We will chat about basic anatomy and diagnostic features for identifying mushrooms as well as how to identify a few beginner edible mushrooms and their closest non-edible look-alikes. Some potential species of fungi we may see at this time of the year…
Netting and identification at Harbormaster’s beach
Marion Natural History Museum 8 Spring Street, Marion, MA, United StatesWe will be heading down to the Harbormaster's Beach to see what fish and other animals remain in Sippican Harbor. We will most likely be getting wet so please dress accordingly. Also please bring water shoes or old sneakers in case there are oyster shells.
Animal Architecture
Marion Natural History Museum 8 Spring Street, Marion, MA, United StatesUsing specimens from the museum's collections we will inspect and identify the physical adaptations of each that helps it survive in its environment. Then we'll be creating our own animals that can thrive in an environment created by the students. Kids interested in art, nature and inventing will enjoy this program!
Early Life History of Humpback Whales
Marion Natural History Museum 8 Spring Street, Marion, MA, United StatesHumpback whale mothers give birth in the Caribbean and travel with their babies to New England waters to feed each summer. This talk will dive into the world of young calves and juveniles of Humpback whales. Associate Professor Kathryn Kavanaugh and doctoral student Eman Khwaja will share some recent research on humpback whale behavior. They…