Tag: education

Discover Marine Life This Summer!

Jun 17, 2016 Discover Marine Animals

Back by popular demand – “Discover Marine Life,” the National Marine Life Center’s summer day program. Dive into the world of marine animal biology and conservation as you spend a week getting to know your favorite seafaring species. Discover how wildlife rehabilitation experts tend turtles, study seals, and doctor dolphins! Learn about sharks, fish, and […]

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Teachers’ Workshop: Movers and Shakers – Exploring Earth Science and Curriculum Frameworks in the Coastal and Marine Environment

Apr 6, 2016 education

Teacher Workshop: Movers and Shakers – Exploring Earth Science and Curriculum Frameworks in the Coastal and Marine Environment For more information and to register, visit: http://mits.org/2016-cape-cod-region/ What makes the flora, fauna and geology of Cape Cod unique? How does its natural history set it apart from the rest of Massachusetts? Spend a week exploring the […]

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April Vacation Week at the National Marine Life Center

Mar 25, 2016 April Vacation Week

Are you looking for something to do while school’s out? Visit the National Marine Life Center! Our Marine Animal Discovery Center will be open during April Vacation Week, April 16-24, from 10 am to 5 pm daily. And, from Monday through Friday, drop in to one of our educational classes. Learn more about helping marine […]

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February Vacation Week at the National Marine Life Center!

Feb 8, 2016 education

Are you looking for something to do while school’s out? Visit the National Marine Life Center! Our Marine Animal Discovery Center will be open during February Vacation Week, February 13-16 from 10 am to 5 pm daily. And, from Monday through Friday, drop in to one of our educational classes. Learn more about helping marine […]

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Celebrate Wildlife at the Cape Cod Wildlife Festival

Sep 11, 2015 Barnstable Land Trust

Celebrate wildlife at the 6th Annual Cape Cod Wildlife Festival! The festival showcases local environmental groups – both on land and in the water – all in one place, on one day, and free to the general public. DETAILS: What: Cape Cod Wildlife Festival When: Saturday, September 12, 2015 Time: 10 am – 3 pm […]

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NMLC Summer Programs Begin!

Jun 29, 2015 Discover Marine Animals

School is out! Summer is here! And the National Marine Life Center is open for the summer with a full slate of fun and educational summer programs. Join us! LITTLE FLIPPERS CLUB Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11 a.m. “Little Flippers” is a marine animal themed story time and craft project! Each week we’ll read stories […]

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February Vacation Week Activities

Jan 30, 2015 education

Join the National Marine Life Center this February Vacation Week for a variety of fun and educational ocean activities! We’ll be open February 14–22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Our education programs include Little Flippers Club, Marine Animal Medical Mystery, a brand new program called Endangered Species Exploration, and Patient Update. Programs run […]

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The end of an amazing summer…

Aug 13, 2014 education

I cannot believe that this summer is coming to an end. There are so many things that I wish to communicate about my amazing summer, and I know that one blog entry will not do any of it justice. Interning at the National Marine Life Center completely made my summer and gave me friends and […]

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Education and fun for everyone

Aug 10, 2014 education

 Here at the National Marine Life Center we do much more than just rehabilitate turtles and seals. We also help educate the public about marine animals. There are many programs and workshops that are offered here during the summer. There are various workshops that are held for the adults and teachers and there are exciting […]

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Introducing the NMLC Summer Interns Class of 2014

Apr 29, 2014 Animal Care

One of the most exciting parts of summer at the National Marine Life Center is meeting, working with, and educating the future generations of marine animal rehabilitators, scientists, educators, and development specialists that come to us as enthusiastic interns! This year is no exception, as we are preparing to welcome six new members of the […]

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