Upcoming Events
Scouting Sunday – Nocturnal Animals
September 29 – Backyard Botany October 20 – Nocturnal Animals November 17 - Rock, Rumble, and Roll Scouting Sundays are pre-arranged classes for Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts aimed at individual scouts, dens and troops. Classes are scheduled one Sunday each month from 2:00-4:00pm and highlight various nature-based hands-on activities and explorations. Each month a different program is featured. Fees are $12 per scout (including siblings) and children must be accompanied by an adult chaperone (Free). EcoZone admission…
Find out more »Homeschool Trailblazers
Every other Monday September 23 – December 9 9:30am – 12:30pm Come join us for our new homeschool explorers program! Based in the principles of outdoor experiential learning, this program will help foster the bond between children and nature. We will take the time to explore, build, play, and discover within the habitats around the science center. This program combines unstructured play and free exploration with hands on activities and lessons. Registration coming soon. Fees: $25 Member; $35 Non-Member
Find out more »Homeschool Explorations
Exploration Programs for Homeschool Families Tuesdays, 10:00 – 11:30am Ages 3+ (Accompanied by an Adult) Join other Homeschool Families for hands-on exploration of the habitats, biodiversity, and natural history surrounding SSNSC. Each month will focus on a different theme. Space is limited, Registration coming soon. September 24 – Farming & the Fall Harvest (Meet at SSYMCA’s Family Farm – 1075 Washington Street) October 22 – Birds of Prey & Owl Pellet Dissection November 19 – Native American Artifacts & Lore…
Find out more »Homeschool Scientists
Wednesdays, September 18-November 20 9:30-11:00am Ages 4-8 Using the natural world, hands-on experiments, and the museum’s unique collections, participants will learn fundamental skills and concepts in science, based on the Massachusetts STE curriculum framework. Dress for the weather. Registration coming soon. Fees: $13.50 Member; $15.50 Non-Member per class
Find out more »Parents & Tots Nature Walk
Wednesdays (No class April 17) 9:30-10:30am Ages 5 and under (with a caregiver) Rain or Shine Take a leisurely guided walk with your tot to discover the wonders of the woods, pond, garden, and more! Explore the outdoors and investigate the change in seasons with one of our environmental educators. Dress for the weather! Fees: $6 Member; $9 Non-Member (Caregiver Free) Click HERE to register.
Find out more »Nature Encounters
Nature Encounters Saturdays, 10:00am All Ages Come help feed the many creatures of our EcoZone and get a closer look by exploring some nature touchables with Science Center environmental educators. Fees: Free with Admission
Find out more »Homeschool Scientists
Wednesdays, September 18-November 20 9:30-11:00am Ages 4-8 Using the natural world, hands-on experiments, and the museum’s unique collections, participants will learn fundamental skills and concepts in science, based on the Massachusetts STE curriculum framework. Dress for the weather. Registration coming soon. Fees: $13.50 Member; $15.50 Non-Member per class
Find out more »Parents & Tots Nature Walk
Wednesdays (No class April 17) 9:30-10:30am Ages 5 and under (with a caregiver) Rain or Shine Take a leisurely guided walk with your tot to discover the wonders of the woods, pond, garden, and more! Explore the outdoors and investigate the change in seasons with one of our environmental educators. Dress for the weather! Fees: $6 Member; $9 Non-Member (Caregiver Free) Click HERE to register.
Find out more »Nature Encounters
Nature Encounters Saturdays, 10:00am All Ages Come help feed the many creatures of our EcoZone and get a closer look by exploring some nature touchables with Science Center environmental educators. Fees: Free with Admission
Find out more »Homeschool Trailblazers
Every other Monday September 23 – December 9 9:30am – 12:30pm Come join us for our new homeschool explorers program! Based in the principles of outdoor experiential learning, this program will help foster the bond between children and nature. We will take the time to explore, build, play, and discover within the habitats around the science center. This program combines unstructured play and free exploration with hands on activities and lessons. Registration coming soon. Fees: $25 Member; $35 Non-Member
Find out more »Homeschool Scientists
Wednesdays, September 18-November 20 9:30-11:00am Ages 4-8 Using the natural world, hands-on experiments, and the museum’s unique collections, participants will learn fundamental skills and concepts in science, based on the Massachusetts STE curriculum framework. Dress for the weather. Registration coming soon. Fees: $13.50 Member; $15.50 Non-Member per class
Find out more »Parents & Tots Nature Walk
Wednesdays (No class April 17) 9:30-10:30am Ages 5 and under (with a caregiver) Rain or Shine Take a leisurely guided walk with your tot to discover the wonders of the woods, pond, garden, and more! Explore the outdoors and investigate the change in seasons with one of our environmental educators. Dress for the weather! Fees: $6 Member; $9 Non-Member (Caregiver Free) Click HERE to register.
Find out more »Nature Encounters
Nature Encounters Saturdays, 10:00am All Ages Come help feed the many creatures of our EcoZone and get a closer look by exploring some nature touchables with Science Center environmental educators. Fees: Free with Admission
Find out more »Homeschool Scientists
Wednesdays, September 18-November 20 9:30-11:00am Ages 4-8 Using the natural world, hands-on experiments, and the museum’s unique collections, participants will learn fundamental skills and concepts in science, based on the Massachusetts STE curriculum framework. Dress for the weather. Registration coming soon. Fees: $13.50 Member; $15.50 Non-Member per class
Find out more »Parents & Tots Nature Walk
Wednesdays (No class April 17) 9:30-10:30am Ages 5 and under (with a caregiver) Rain or Shine Take a leisurely guided walk with your tot to discover the wonders of the woods, pond, garden, and more! Explore the outdoors and investigate the change in seasons with one of our environmental educators. Dress for the weather! Fees: $6 Member; $9 Non-Member (Caregiver Free) Click HERE to register.
Find out more »Nature Encounters
Nature Encounters Saturdays, 10:00am All Ages Come help feed the many creatures of our EcoZone and get a closer look by exploring some nature touchables with Science Center environmental educators. Fees: Free with Admission
Find out more »Scouting Sunday – Rock, Rumble, and Roll
September 29 – Backyard Botany October 20 – Nocturnal Animals November 17 - Rock, Rumble, and Roll Scouting Sundays are pre-arranged classes for Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts aimed at individual scouts, dens and troops. Classes are scheduled one Sunday each month from 2:00-4:00pm and highlight various nature-based hands-on activities and explorations. Each month a different program is featured. Fees are $12 per scout (including siblings) and children must be accompanied by an adult chaperone (Free). EcoZone admission…
Find out more »Homeschool Trailblazers
Every other Monday September 23 – December 9 9:30am – 12:30pm Come join us for our new homeschool explorers program! Based in the principles of outdoor experiential learning, this program will help foster the bond between children and nature. We will take the time to explore, build, play, and discover within the habitats around the science center. This program combines unstructured play and free exploration with hands on activities and lessons. Registration coming soon. Fees: $25 Member; $35 Non-Member
Find out more »Homeschool Explorations
Exploration Programs for Homeschool Families Tuesdays, 10:00 – 11:30am Ages 3+ (Accompanied by an Adult) Join other Homeschool Families for hands-on exploration of the habitats, biodiversity, and natural history surrounding SSNSC. Each month will focus on a different theme. Space is limited, Registration coming soon. September 24 – Farming & the Fall Harvest (Meet at SSYMCA’s Family Farm – 1075 Washington Street) October 22 – Birds of Prey & Owl Pellet Dissection November 19 – Native American Artifacts & Lore…
Find out more »Homeschool Scientists
Wednesdays, September 18-November 20 9:30-11:00am Ages 4-8 Using the natural world, hands-on experiments, and the museum’s unique collections, participants will learn fundamental skills and concepts in science, based on the Massachusetts STE curriculum framework. Dress for the weather. Registration coming soon. Fees: $13.50 Member; $15.50 Non-Member per class
Find out more »Parents & Tots Nature Walk
Wednesdays (No class April 17) 9:30-10:30am Ages 5 and under (with a caregiver) Rain or Shine Take a leisurely guided walk with your tot to discover the wonders of the woods, pond, garden, and more! Explore the outdoors and investigate the change in seasons with one of our environmental educators. Dress for the weather! Fees: $6 Member; $9 Non-Member (Caregiver Free) Click HERE to register.
Find out more »Nature Encounters
Nature Encounters Saturdays, 10:00am All Ages Come help feed the many creatures of our EcoZone and get a closer look by exploring some nature touchables with Science Center environmental educators. Fees: Free with Admission
Find out more »Parents & Tots Nature Walk
Wednesdays (No class April 17) 9:30-10:30am Ages 5 and under (with a caregiver) Rain or Shine Take a leisurely guided walk with your tot to discover the wonders of the woods, pond, garden, and more! Explore the outdoors and investigate the change in seasons with one of our environmental educators. Dress for the weather! Fees: $6 Member; $9 Non-Member (Caregiver Free) Click HERE to register.
Find out more »Nature Encounters
Nature Encounters Saturdays, 10:00am All Ages Come help feed the many creatures of our EcoZone and get a closer look by exploring some nature touchables with Science Center environmental educators. Fees: Free with Admission
Find out more »Homeschool Trailblazers
Every other Monday September 23 – December 9 9:30am – 12:30pm Come join us for our new homeschool explorers program! Based in the principles of outdoor experiential learning, this program will help foster the bond between children and nature. We will take the time to explore, build, play, and discover within the habitats around the science center. This program combines unstructured play and free exploration with hands on activities and lessons. Registration coming soon. Fees: $25 Member; $35 Non-Member
Find out more »Nature Encounters
Nature Encounters Saturdays, 10:00am All Ages Come help feed the many creatures of our EcoZone and get a closer look by exploring some nature touchables with Science Center environmental educators. Fees: Free with Admission
Find out more »Nature Encounters
Nature Encounters Saturdays, 10:00am All Ages Come help feed the many creatures of our EcoZone and get a closer look by exploring some nature touchables with Science Center environmental educators. Fees: Free with Admission
Find out more »Nature Encounters
Nature Encounters Saturdays, 10:00am All Ages Come help feed the many creatures of our EcoZone and get a closer look by exploring some nature touchables with Science Center environmental educators. Fees: Free with Admission
Find out more »Nature Encounters
Nature Encounters Saturdays, 10:00am All Ages Come help feed the many creatures of our EcoZone and get a closer look by exploring some nature touchables with Science Center environmental educators. Fees: Free with Admission
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