Docents are Dynamite!
As for school programs, things are pretty quiet around here now that we are in the holiday season. But earlier this Fall the grounds were buzzing with school children from all over Southern Maine. We had 944 students from 2nd to 7th grade, from Sanford to Yarmouth, and many more towns. The programs varied from the self-guided Discovery Program to guided programs such as Exploring Estuaries and the new Microscopic Marvels. The Center for Wildlife led school programs at the Wells Reserve, also.
Most of the guided programs were led by docents (trained volunteers) and they did an amazing job leading 619 of the 944 students that visited! All of our wonderful docents lead groups with a smile on their face and enthusiasm for the educational material of the programs. Thank you docents and thank you volunteers everywhere. You make the world go round!
If you are interested in volunteering at Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve, please contact Nancy Viehmann 646-1555 x118 or Paige Rutherford 646-1555 x 110.
