Category: Shoutouts
Artist donates proceeds from fish prints to benefit NMLC!
“31 inch striper on black paper” by Joe Higgins, Fished Impressions Looking for a last minute holiday gift? Check out these beautiful fish prints by artist Joe Higgins. According to Joe, fish prints – or “gyotaku” – have their roots in 19th century Japan when fishermen would record their catch by coating the fish with […]
Giving Thanks
On this Thanksgiving we would like to thank and recognize everyone who has supported the National Marine Life Center over the past year. Through gifts of money, goods, services, and time, YOU make is possible to save marine wildlife, advance science, and inspire conservation through education. YOU make it possible to build our new marine […]
Salute to our Veterans
On this Veteran’s Day, we’d like to take a moment to thank all the men and women who have served the United States of America as members of our military. We celebrate and honor your patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. All of us have some one […]
It Takes a Village
No sooner had we offloaded the 10,000-pound generator when another flatbed truck came rumbling into our lot. This one had three brand new fiberglass tanks atop it! Trucked in from Waterlife Design Group in Florida, who gave the tanks to us at a heavily discounted rate, the 10-foot diameter, 4-foot deep tanks will serve as […]
Slay the Energy Vampire!
October is energy conservation month. Here’s an easy thing you can do to save energy AND money this Halloween…. Slay your energy vampires! The term “energy vampires” (aka “energy phantoms”) refers to the hidden drain of energy from various unused sources around your home or office. Examples include cell phone chargers, televisions, computers – anything […]
Scarecrows on Main Street!
If you meander down Main Street you’ll see a lot of new faces…. doctors and dentists and veterinarians, baseball fans, bikers and surfers, ISWM workers and police officers and firefighters. There’s one thing these faces have in common – they all have wisps of straw sticking out of them. Yup, they’re scarecrows! This month, the […]
3rd Annual Douglas J. Fletcher Golf Tournament a Big Success!
The 3rd annual Douglas J. Fletcher Memorial Golf Tournament took place on Thursday, September 17th, 2009 at the Brookside Club in Bourne. Over 120 golfers participated in the event, and in the subsequent 19th hole festivities at the Quahog Republic. Exceeding both their goal and last year’s donation, the DJF Tournament raised $17,500 to benefit […]
Happy 40th Anniversary to the Scallop Fest!
The Scallop Fest is this weekend in Bourne! This year, the festival celebrates it’s 40th anniversary with an event that is bigger and better than ever! Enjoy a delicious scallop or herb-roasted chicken meal while listening to fabulous live entertainment. Browse the handicrafts at the Arts and Crafts fair. Enjoy the rides and games at […]
Upper Cape Tech Students Help Build Hospital!
Students from the Plumbing and Heating Shop at Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical High School got a real-world lesson in radiant floor heat. With the guidance of master plumber Bill Battles and his crew from Village Plumbing, the fifteen students learned the principles of radiant floor heat and helped to place tubing. Students also worked […]
Entergy Corp. donates to save stranded sea turtles!
Entergy Corporation recognizes the power of people – and animals! A long-time supporter of community environmental initiatives, Entergy’s Pilgrim Station awarded the National Marine Life Center with a $10,000 grant to provide critical environmental support for stranded, endangered sea turtles. This grant will help purchase a boiler system in NMLC’s new marine animal hospital that […]
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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!