Welcome to the South Shore Natural Science Center!

The South Shore Natural Science Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the public about the natural and cultural environments of the South Shore. Our mission is to provide natural science experiences that educate, excite, and commit every generation to preserve the environment and to encourage responsible use, stewardship and enjoyment of our natural resources.

The South Shore Natural Science Center is located on 30 acres surrounded by 200 acres of town conservation/recreation land consisting of meadows, woodland, and a pond. We welcome visitors year round. Please no smoking or pets on the property. Voted one of Massachusetts’ 1000 Great Places to Visit by Mass Office of Travel and Tourism!

South Shore Natural Science Center

Upcoming Programs

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Wed 08

Homeschool Scientists

April 8 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Wed 08

Parents & Tots Nature Walk

April 8 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Fri 10

Tales from the Wild

April 10 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Sat 11

Nature Encounters

April 11 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Sun 12

SSNSC Closed for Easter

April 12 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue 14

Exploration for Homeschool Families – Vernal Pool

April 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Wed 15

Homeschool Scientists

April 15 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Wed 15

Parents & Tots Nature Walk

April 15 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Fri 17

Tales from the Wild

April 17 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Sat 18

Drop-In Volunteering at the SSYMCA Family Farm

April 18 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Recent Blog Posts

A Long Winter, and the Leaves Were Late
Posted 07/22/2016 by John Galluzzo

For the third year in a row, Science Center staff

A Study for the Birds – 2016 Breeding Bird Circles
Posted 07/22/2016 by John Galluzzo

Each year, Science Center staff steps into the woods at

Water Quality Testing First Wave
Posted 05/12/2016 by John Galluzzo

“Those kids were outstanding,” said Jim Spinale, and he would

South Shore YMCA Joins the Thingamajig (C) Movement!
Posted 04/14/2016 by John Galluzzo

Summer camp across the South Shore YMCA will look a

Captain Planet Grant Awarded to the Science Center!
Posted 04/13/2016 by John Galluzzo

The Captain Planet Foundation, an organization dedicated to funding educational

Drifter Season is Underway
Posted 03/03/2016 by John Galluzzo

The South Shore Natural Science Center staff has started a

2016 Winter Bird Survey Results are in
Posted 02/05/2016 by John Galluzzo

Each year we take to the woods, the field and

Inquiry Education–What Is It?
Posted 01/11/2016 by Diane Thureson

“Once you have learned how to ask questions—relevant and appropriate

Duck Tallies Are In
Posted 12/28/2015 by John Galluzzo

For the third year, we’ve conducted a fall waterfowl migration

Frost Hits Jacobs Pond
Posted 11/18/2015 by John Galluzzo

It was cold overnight. It’s been an odd fall season.

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