Category: Teaching
April Vacation Week at the National Marine Life Center
Learn, share, explore at the National Marine Life Center this April Vacation Week! We’re open April 18-27, 2014 (except Easter Sunday) from 10 am to 5 pm. With a variety of programs including favorites such as Little Flippers Club and Marine Animal Medical Mystery, as well as new programs such as Marine Animals of the […]
February Vacation Week at NMLC
Looking for fun and educational activities over February Vacation Week? Come visit the National Marine Life Center! We have a variety of programs suitable for every age group! We’ll be open daily, February 15-23, from 10 am to 5 pm. Our programming takes place Monday-Saturday. With different themes daily, you’ll want to come back often! […]
Join us For the Love of Turtles!
It seems everyone has a turtle story. This February 15, share your turtle stories and make some new ones at the National Marine Life Center’s “For the Love of Turtles” Open House! There will be lots of activities including arts and crafts and education programs. You’ll also get to meet Tide the loggerhead, our ten […]
Become an Extra in Cool Stuff Dolphins!
Join us at the Cool Stuff Dolphins fundraiser and become an extra in the film! “Cool Stuff Dolphins” is a program by Purple Turtle Productions, Inc. that was filmed in part at the National Marine Life Center. It promotes education, science, conservation, and increased awareness of our oceans and the dolphins that inhabit them. For […]
Book Signing with Local Childrens’ Book Authors
We’re having a book signing! Stop by NMLC Tuesday, August 6, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to meet the authors. Susan Baur, author of “The Turtle Sisters of Cape Cod”, and Linda Conti, author of “Sammy’s Clam” will be presenting their books. LINDA CONTI lives with her husband in South Yarmouth. She started her […]
Check Out the NMLC Promotional Video!
High school senior, Devin Hennigan, from New Hampshire, spent 2 weeks in April shadowing and understanding the mission of the National Marine Life Center. Assisting with animal care, facilities, education and outreach, Devin composed a video highlighting his time here at NMLC, creating a promotional video for his final senior year project. The video includes […]
Welcome 2013 Summer Interns
The National Marine Life Center is proud to provide hands on experimental learning opportunities to aspiring students throughout the year! NMLC’s internship program provides students with real world experiences in Marine Biology, Environmental Education, Animal Care, Rehabilitation, Marketing, Development, Communications, Fundraising, Non-Profit Management, and Facilities Maintenance. The Summer Semester is the most popular time for […]
It’s time to celebrate our favorite planet… Earth!
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 […]
Seeing and Being 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 […]
Sea Turtles, Manatees and Seals, Oh My!
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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We are back at it again with this week’s #wishlistwednesday posting! At the top of the list this week is probably the most common item
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Happy #turtletuesday 🐢🐢!! With the arrival of warmer weather, native turtles emerge from a period of wintertime dormancy known as brumation. As these reptiles emerge
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We just wanted to give one last shout-out to our amazing volunteer community in recognition of #VolunteerAppreciationWeek! Though this week is set aside each year