Category: Volunteers

Interning with the NMLC: red-bellied cooter release

Jun 6, 2012

As a summer intern not only is the Cape new to me, but working one on one with turtles is as well. Last week I was able to participate in a red-bellied cooter release where 150 hatchlings, raised through the Head Start program, were released in Burrage Pond in Hanson, MA. When I was told […]

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Introducing the NMLC 2012 Summer Interns

Apr 11, 2012

Summer is a busy time at the National Marine Life Center. With our Discovery Center open everyday, some our major fundraising events taking place, numerous fairs and festivals to attend, and the many camp programs and community groups wanting to learn about NMLC and helping stranded marine animals, we have to call on some extra […]

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Brie’s Back at the NMLC for Spring Break!

Mar 26, 2012

Hey NMLC fans – just when you thought you’d finally gotten rid of me – I’m back for a visit! I’ve missed the NMLC so much the past few months I’ve been back home, that I saved up and got a plane ticket so that I could visit during my spring break. I’ve been out […]

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Turtle Education in Nebraska!

Feb 7, 2012

Greetings from the Midwest! Last summer I spent an amazing 3 months as one of the National Marine Life Center’s interns working in turtle rehabilitation and environmental education. While I’ve since moved back to Nebraska to continue working toward my college degree, I’ve used my current position as a resident advisor in the dorms to […]

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Summer Internship Program -Now Accepting Applications for 2012

Nov 22, 2011

The National Marine Life Center is seeking qualified students to fill our summer internship positions. Summer interns will assist NMLC staff and volunteers with education projects and animal care. See below for the complete details or click on the NMLC Internship Announcement 2012. Summer Internship Opportunity The National Marine Life Center (NMLC) is a non-profit organization dedicated […]

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Intern Kristen Joins NMLC Team

Sep 23, 2011

We would like to give a warm welcome to our newest intern Kristen Steinbacher! Kristen joins us after recently completing her bachelor’s  degree in Marine Biology at the University of Massachusetts in North Dartmouth. In addition to interning here at the NMLC she is also a full time Veterinary Assistant with Tufts VETS Intensive Care […]

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Looking Back on a Great Summer

Aug 12, 2011 intern

Many of our visitors tell us when they come in that the National Marine Life Center is a place that they have driven by many times but never been inside. Like them, I knew very little about the treasures that lay inside the “big building with the whales on it.” That was, of course, until […]

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Farewell Fabulous Interns!

Aug 11, 2011

We have had the pleasure of hosting four fabulous interns this summer. If you came to any of our education programs, stopped by the Center for a visit, or attended any of our fundraising events you were probably met by the friendly faces of Brie, Brian, Alexa and/or Brittany! These students dedicated their summer to […]

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New England Aquarium Intern Adventure!

Jul 14, 2011 intern

This Monday, the interns at the National Marine Life Center started off their week with a visit to the New England Aquarium in Boston! It was quite the adventure exploring the exhibits with three other students interested in marine life. A small competition of who knew the most or the coolest fact soon surfaced. We enjoyed sharing facts […]

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Brittany’s Week 4

Jul 3, 2011 Cape Wildlife Center

It was really cool this week, Kate arranged for the interns to take a field trip to the Cape Wildlife Center in Barnstable. The facility is AMAZING! They have so much land and so many animals there. Currently they have about 150 patients at the Wildlife Center. When we first got to the facility we […]

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