Category: Event News
“Seal the Deal” Community Yard Sale
Now that National Marine Life Center (NMLC) is approved to once again rehabilitate seal patients we need help raising money to support their care. Feeding, cleaning up after, and supporting the medical care of our fuzzy friends can get a bit expensive. The National Marine Life Center will be Hosting a “Seal the Deal” Community […]
Cape Cod Wildlife Festival!
Join us September 15th for a festival celebrating wildlife and habitat on Cape Cod! With booths, educational activities, local authors, refreshments, and more, its fun for the whole family! Don’t miss the birds of prey show at 1 pm. FREE ADMISSION! Date: Saturday, September 15 (raindate Sunday) Time: 10 am – 3 pm Place: Mass Audubon Long Pasture […]
Thank You, Mermaid Ball 2012 Auction Donors!
This year’s Mermaid Ball auction featured an extensive collection of mermaid, pirate, ocean, and marine animal related items! From handmade quilts to whimsical home decor items to adventures both local and exotic, there was something for everyone! Thank you to our 2012 Auction Donors who helped to make the Mermaid Ball a wonderful success! When […]
Thank You, Mermaid Ball 2012 Sponsors!
We had a wonderful group of sponsors for this year’s Mermaid Ball. Thanks to these businesses and individuals’ generosity, more of the monies raised will go directly to the National Marine Life Center’s marine animal rehabilitation, science, and education programs. When you patronize these businesses, please thank them for supporting the Mermaid Ball and the […]
Spoiler Alert! – Mermaid Ball Auction Items
Come one, come all to the fifth annual Mermaid Ball! As many of you know the Mermaid Ball is the National Marine Life Center’s premiere fundraising event. We invite mermaid lovers a-like to join us Saturday August 25th 2012 from 6-10:30 PM at Willowbend Country Club in Mashpee. Tickets are available on-line, over the phone by […]
Mermaid Ball Auction- Something for Everyone
The National Marine Life Center’s signature fundraising event the Mermaid Ball is fast approaching on August 25th 2012 from 6-10:30 PM at Willowbend Country Club in Mashpee. The Mermaid Ball committee promises a fanciful evening of mermaids, pirates, and sea creatures and has been especially dedicated this year to finding something for everyone as part […]
Coast Guard, Bag Pipes, and Lobsters…oh my! – Plymouth Maritime Festival
Saturday the 14th was the Plymouth Maritime Festival and the National Marine Life Center was represented. There were loads of vendors as well as many marine conservation groups set up all over the Plymouth marina educating and entertaining the many passersby. After getting through the crazy bridge traffic the rest was a breeze. We were […]
Renown Artist Donates Exclusive Painting to the Mermaid Ball
Arnold Desmarais is a well-known artist best known for his evocative seascapes. Through lighting and color, his paintings reflect the ocean in all its moods. In one interview, the artist comments: “I enjoy the power of the ocean, its ever changing aspects, its elusive qualities of color and reflective light. It’s hard to capture, but […]
NMLC’s 5th Annual Mermaid Ball (Update)
Lets Play Where All the Mermaid Do By: Anonymous Tonight I want to invite you to play Deep under the ocean where the mermaids stay Let’s leave our troubles behind And savor the magic we are bound to find We will play with the fishes And fulfill our wishes Let’s dance with the creatures of […]
National Marine Life Center Fourth of July Float!
As one of the 2012 summer interns, I can definitely say I have enjoyed every experience thus far. I have learned so much about turtle anatomy and care, in addition to working education programs and festivals. However, during the summer holiday season, we have taken on a new project. Currently at the National Marine Life […]
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🍨 New Patient Alert 🍨 Meet Rum Raisin! Rum Raisin is a female harbor seal weanling who was rescued by our friends at Seacoast Science
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We've made it to Wednesday folks, so you know we are ready to go with this week's #WishlistWednesday post! The number one item at the
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It's #turtletuesday time!