Category: Teaching
Splashing through the snow… to our Holiday Open House!
Give the gift of experience and lasting impression. Grab the gang and head down to the National Marine Life Center for some fun at the Holiday Splash Open House this Saturday, December 8 from 11AM to 3PM. Explore the Discovery Center and tour the marine animal hospital. Enjoy arts and crafts and games for all. Create […]
Background Check: Get to know Townsend and his harbor seal friends!
We’ve all gotten to know Townsend during his visit here at the National Marine Life Center. Let’s get to know a little bit more about him and his harbor seal friends as we await the next update! The harbor seal is relatively small when compared to other species of seals around the world. They can […]
Spooky Splash and Animal Facts!
It’s that spooky, sugar-sweet time of year again! While the National Marine Life Center prepares for a fun-filled day of arts and crafts and games for the whole family, we’ve put together some fun facts about the trickiest ocean animals around. Ever wondered what you might do if you were haunted by a ghost or […]
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 […]
Marine Animal Discovery Workshop
Because of the number of requests we’ve received for this, we are pleased to offer a new multiple-day summer program – our Marine Animal Discovery Workshop! Dive into the world of marine animal biology and conservation as you spend a week getting to know your favorite seafaring species. Learn how wildlife rehabilitation experts tend turtles, […]
Announcing our Summer Programs!
This just in – NMLC’s summer 2012 programs schedule is now available! From July 2 through August 31, 2012, NMLC offers onsite education programs each weekday for kids of all ages. Join us, and learn more about our native marine animals! Patient Update Mondays & Fridays, 11 am (All ages are welcome.) Meet a member […]
Teachers’ Workshop – July 9-20
Teachers: Join us July 9-20 for a unique professional development opportunity! Explore! Investigate! Invent! How Science Inspires Engineering! When: Monday, July 9 through Friday, July 20, 9 am – 4 pm Where: Mass Audubon Stony Brook, Mass Audubon Oak Knoll, Buttonwood Zoo, Lloyd Center, & National Marine Life Center What: Nature has inspired engineering design […]
High School Teachers’ Workshop – July 9-13
High School Teachers: Join us July 9-13 for “From STEM to Stern: Investigating the Connections Among Science, Engineering and the Natural World!” Investigate the connections between science and engineering and get ready to meet the forthcoming science and engineering frameworks. Learn how the natural sciences and engineering practices are connected through research and technology. Explore […]
Celebrate Earth Day – Make your life less plastic!
Single use, disposable plastic bags and containers are a major source of land and water pollution. In the U.S. alone, an estimated 12 million barrels of oil is used to make the plastic bags people consume. The U.S. International Trade Commission reported that 102 billion plastic bags were used in the U.S. in 2009. About […]
Earth Day Canal Cleanup
Join us at the 12th Annual AmeriCorps Cape Cod Canal Clean-Up! When: Saturday, April 21st, 2012 Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Where: Meet at the base of the Railroad Bridge in the Buzzards Bay Recreation Area parking lot on Main Street, Buzzards Bay Cost: FREE In addition to cleaning up trash along the Canal, […]
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Good evening to all of our wonderful supporters! We are nearing the end of the year, which means....it's time to vote for NMLC's 2025 seal
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🍦New Patient Alert🍦 Meet Nutty Buddy! Nutty Buddy is a male grey seal yearling who was rescued by our friends at Whale and Dolphin Conservation
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We are absolutely loving the updates on our chilly Cape Cod sea turtles! Keep ‘em coming, The Florida Aquarium!