Our Backyard Birds
January 30, 3:30p - 4:30p
Let’s learn a little something about our most colorful winter residents. We’ll be looking at beaks and feet of our various winter avian residents.
After School Programs
Winter-Spring 2013
Animals in Winter
February 13, 3:30p - 4:30p
Sarah Porter, Naturalist with the City of New Bedford, will be helping us discover how our local animals survive the long cold winter.
The Chemistry of Tie Dye
March 20, 3:30p - 4:30p
With Dr. William Dills of Umass Dartmouth’s Chemistry Department, children will learn about the chemical reaction that takes place when a chemical in solid form turns to its liquid one. Please wear old clothes. This program is best for grades 1 and up. $8.00 for nonmembers, $6.00 for members. A t-shirt is provided as part of the program. Volunteers are appreciated!
Hunting for Fossils
April 3, 3:30p - 4:30p
Come learn about hunting and collecting fossils with amateur paleontologist Jim Pierson. Jim will be bringing in examples from his own extensive collections of rocks, minerals and fossils. This program is partially funded by a grant from the Marion Cultural Council.
Bird Island Trip
April 24, 3:30p - 4:30p
The Harbormaster’s Office will give us a look at the Tern nesting sites before they get back from their travels. Space on this trip is extremely limited so please register early!
Vernal Pools
May 8, 3:30p - 4:30p
Let’s explore these temporary nurseries for some of our most secretive forest dwellers: featuring salamanders, wood frogs and insect larvae for close-up inspection!
Lookin' at Lichens
June 5, 3:30p - 4:30p
Is it a plant? A fungus? How can so many different looking “things” be related? What can they tell us about the health of the environment we live in?
Register for this program!
Featured Programs
Lift Off!
Local legend Dr. William Dillis joined us in April of 2012 to create soda bottle rockets. Pumped full of air and water, the rockets soared high into the sky to the delight of children and parents alike. The Wanderer was on-hand to capture the excitement -- a big "thank you!" to their staff for shooting and editing this video!
