Starlab
February 29, 3:30p - 4:30p
Let's investigate the museum's portable planetarium and learn to identify our winter constellations. Presentation will be given by Mr. Robert Munro.
After School Programs
Winter-Spring 2012
Poison!
March 7, 3:30p - 4:30p
Do you know what types of chemicals lurk in your computer, your cell phone or in that paint can? We will be learning about some of the dangerous chemicals lurking within our homes and how we can protect ourselves and the environment from them.
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Endangered Wildlife
March 21, 3:30p - 4:30p
What do the Ringed boghunters, Box turtles and Plymouth gentian have in common? Naturalist and dedicated animal advocate Jennifer Carlino will introduce us to some of our rarer animal and plant species and tell us about the difficulties they endure in order to survive in our area.
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Amphibians Arise!
April 4, 3:30p - 4:30p
Let's take a look at some of the animals that are waking up in those wooded pools around Marion. By handling live animals and plants we get a close-up look at these important eco-systems.
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Lift Off!
April 11, 3:30p - 4:30p
We will be building and sending off ROCKETS with Umass Dartmouth chemist and local legend Dr. Dills. Please remember to save as many of those 2 liter soda bottles as you can beforehand and bring them in with you!
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Boat Trip within Sippican Harbor
May 16, 3:30p - 4:30p
Boat trip within Sippican Harbor with the Marion Harbormaster's office. Hopefully we'll see the nesting Ospreys so bring binoculars if you have them. Must bring your own life jackets, NO JACKET NO RIDE, sorry. Program is limited to 12 children so please register early.
Looking at Watersheds
June 6, 3:30p - 4:30p
For our last afterschool program of the year we will be conducting hands-on experiments to illustrate the importance of our shared watershed. We will be getting dirty so please dress appropriately!
