Tag: education

Teachers’ Workshop: Inquiring Minds Want to Know – How to Use Marine Science and Technology in the Classroom

Apr 21, 2018 Battleship Cove

Grades 3-8 Educators: Join us for summer professional development! Join the Southeast region for the summer of 2018 and dive into inquiry based learning through this exciting course.  During our on-site week July 16th – July 20th you will visit the Lloyd Center for the Environment, Battleship Cove, the National Marine Life Center and the […]

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Teachers Workshop: From Land to Sea – Practicing Sustainability, Modeling Solutions

Apr 20, 2018 education

Middle and High School Educators: Join us for Summer Professional Development! Sustainability. What’s the buzz all about? Learn about human threats to Cape Cod and Southeastern Massachusetts’ coastal environment and animals. Discuss real world practical solutions that make a difference to ocean sustainability such as shellfish aquaculture, which improves water quality, and sustainable farming techniques […]

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Summer Day Program: Discover Marine Life!

Apr 18, 2018 Discover Marine Animals

Back by popular demand – “Discover Marine Life,” the National Marine Life Center’s summer day program. Dive into the world of marine animal biology and conservation as you spend a week getting to know your favorite seafaring species. Discover how wildlife rehabilitation experts tend turtles, study seals, and doctor dolphins! Learn about sharks, fish, and […]

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Discover Marine Life This Summer!

May 11, 2017 Discover Marine Animals

Back by popular demand – “Discover Marine Life,” the National Marine Life Center’s summer day program. Dive into the world of marine animal biology and conservation as you spend a week getting to know your favorite seafaring species. Discover how wildlife rehabilitation experts tend turtles, study seals, and doctor dolphins! Learn about sharks, fish, and […]

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Refurbished Discovery Center to be Unveiled at Annual Meeting

May 9, 2017 annual meeting

Serving as the public face of the National Marine Life Center, the Marine Animal Discovery Center offers an educational experience about helping marine animals on Cape Cod. Over the years, this small visitors’ center has grown organically with a variety of exhibits created by interns and volunteers. Displays feature information on marine animals, strandings and […]

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Seal Pup Shower – Saturday, April 22, 2017

Apr 17, 2017 April Vacation Week

We’re expecting here at the National Marine Life Center…. Seal pups, that is! Late April through June is harbor seal pupping season in New England, and one of the busiest times for our marine wildlife rehabilitation hospital. Each year, many pups are abandoned by their mothers – often due to human interaction – and will […]

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April Vacation Week Education Programs

Apr 17, 2017 April Vacation Week

Are you looking for something to do while school’s out? Visit the National Marine Life Center! Our Marine Animal Discovery Center will be open during April Vacation Week, April 14-15 and April 17-23 from 10 am to 5 pm daily. And, from Monday through Friday, drop in to one of our educational classes. Learn more […]

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February Vacation Week Education Programs

Feb 15, 2017 Animal Prosthetics

Are you looking for something to do while school’s out? Visit the National Marine Life Center! Our Marine Animal Discovery Center will be open during February Vacation Week, February 18-26 from 10 am to 5 pm daily. And, from Monday through Friday, drop in to one of our educational classes. Learn more about helping marine […]

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For the Love of Turtles Open House

Feb 15, 2017 education

Do you love turtles? Have you got a turtle story to share? Then join us… For the Love of Turtles, our February Open House! What:  For the Love of Turtles Open House When:  Saturday, February 18, 2017 Time:  10 am – 2 pm Where:  National Marine Life Center, 120 Main Street, Buzzards Bay Cost:  Non-members […]

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Take a break from the sun with our Summer Drop-In Programs!

Jun 29, 2016 education

It’s summertime! The National Marine Life Center has a whole schedule of fun and educational summer programming. With a different animal theme every week, there’s something for everyone! LITTLE FLIPPERS CLUB Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11 a.m. Join us for a marine animal themed story time and craft project! Themes listed below. All ages welcome, […]

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