Author: RachaelK

It’s time to celebrate our favorite planet… Earth!

Apr 22, 2013 Beach Clean-up

Earth Day is finally upon us so celebrate! Smell the flowers, hug the trees, and even high five the ocean! Not sure what Earth Day is? Here are a few facts. Earth Day is a holiday dedicated to supporting planet Earth and environmental friendliness. It is has been celebrated every year on April 22nd for […]

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April Vacation Events

Apr 18, 2013 education

If you’re still looking for something to do this April vacation we are having educational events for the rest of the week! Tomorrow, April 18th our animal of the day will be seals and sea lions! Friday, April 19th we will be learning all about turtles and on Saturday, April 20th we will be learning […]

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Spring Splash Open House!

Apr 9, 2013 event

If you’re scrambling to find fun and educational activities for your child this April vacation, you can relax because here at the National Marine Life Center, we’ve got it covered. Join us for our April Open House, kicking off with our Spring Splash on Saturday, April 13th from 10-2! Your kids will be able to […]

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Calling All Artists & Designers! First Ever NMLC T-shirt Design Contest!

Mar 19, 2013 Feet Fins & Flippers 5K

The snow has finally melted and spring is in the air which means it’s time to start training for the annual Feet Fins and Flippers 5k! The race will be taking place on Sunday, May 26th, 2013 so get your walking or running shoes ready and get moving. All proceeds from the race go to […]

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Seeing and Being Green

Mar 19, 2013 green

With St. Patrick’s Day just past and spring on the way, it seems like we are seeing green everywhere! In order to preserve our green earth and keep our oceans clean and blue here are a few tips on being green. One of our favorite frogs, Kermit claims that “it’s not easy being green” but […]

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Checking In: Patient Update!

Mar 5, 2013 Carolyn

The staff at the National Marine Life Center are always working around the clock to take care of our patients in the marine hospital at the NMLC in hopes that they will one day be released to their natural habitats in the wild. Currently the marine hospital is housing eight sea turtles, 9 red bellied […]

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Sea Turtles, Manatees and Seals, Oh My!

Feb 19, 2013 education

February vacation week is in full effect so stop by and show your love for marine life at the National Marine Life Center! We are having daily education programs featuring a new animal each day. Tomorrow February 20th we will be learning about Manatees, the oceans gentle giant. Thursday February 21st, and Saturday February 23rd […]

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Love is in the air, the sea, and the National Marine Life Center!

Feb 12, 2013 education

February is a month dedicated to love, what better way to show your love for marine life than visiting the National Marine Life Center this February vacation week! We will be running events all week long kicking off with our Open House “For the Love of Turtles” on Saturday, February 16th from 10 AM to […]

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