Coastal Explorations Summer Program: Two sessions: July 11 -15 and August 1 – 5, Hours 9-12, Grades entering 3 – 6, $250 for members, $300 for nonmembers.
The Marion Natural History Museum is offering its Coastal Exploration summer program again this year. For many years now, we had a lot of fun exploring a variety of habitats in Marion and took a close look at Barrier Beaches, Vernal Pools, Salt Marshes and tide pools. We learned about the Terns on Bird Island, netted the salamanders and tadpoles in vernal pools and netted fish along the coastline. In addition, this year we will be investigating the natural areas on Ram Island! There is still a little room left in our half-day programs. If you are interested in enrolling your child, please go to the Museum’s website: www.marionmuseum.org.
Wild Encounters date changed to July 27, 2 – 3 pm, all ages, Free. “Help! A bird struck my window…” Have you ever found an injured animal and needed to know what to do? Wild Care, Inc. is a nonprofit wildlife hospital located in Eastham that is dedicated to the rescue and release of injured and orphaned wildlife on Cape Cod. Wild Care operates a Wildlife Helpline and rehabilitates over 1,800 animals per year, everything from Bald Eagles to Deer Mice. Wild Care’s Executive Director, Stephanie Ellis, will cover what to do when you find baby animals in distress, who to call in Massachusetts and will provide tips for living with our wild neighbors. Join us for this fun and informative talk.
Also, we are open every Wednesday and Friday afternoons for Lego play, crafts, puppet theater and Virtual Reality appointments. Other hours may be scheduled by appointment.
Please register in advance at www.marionmuseum.org