Program Calendar
On-site and online activities for education and enjoyment.
On-site and online activities for education and enjoyment.
Got basic detective skills? Test your abilities with a range of outdoor challenges. For kids ages 6 to 9.
Paddle the salt marsh with a registered Maine kayak guide and knowledgeable naturalist.
Spend four days by the water’s edge, from river to salt marsh to beach, spying on creatures great and small. For kids ages 9 to 12.
Paddle the salt marsh with a registered Maine kayak guide and knowledgeable naturalist.
A public exhibition exploring the question: What makes this a special place? Featuring photos by community members from Drakes Island and Moody Beach.
Explore environmental issues while hiking the trails and kayaking the estuary. For kids ages 12 to 14.
Delve into the stories of what this historic campus was... and is today.
Learn the secrets of this special ecosystem, nestled between the forest and seashore.
Paddle the salt marsh with a registered Maine kayak guide and knowledgeable naturalist.
Revivez les histoires du passé de cet endroit jusqu'à sa vocation d'aujourd'hui! Delve into the stories of what this place was and is today!
Join Certified Wildlife Tracker Dan Gardoqui for a morning of decoding wildlife stories in the sand!
Wade in, turn stones, and discover what stream dwellers can tell us about the health of estuaries. For kids ages 6 to 9.
Paddle the salt marsh with a registered Maine kayak guide and knowledgeable naturalist.
Find out how fish cope with salt, heat, and cold in the challenging environment of a Maine salt marsh. For kids ages 6 to 9.
Spend a day of summer camp exploring the mud-dwelling creatures of the salt marsh!
Discover the interesting marine life hiding under the Wells Harbor dock.
Wade the rocky shallows left on Laudholm Beach at low tide, searching for salty surprises. For kids ages 6 to 9.
Explore marine wildlife photography with renowned underwater photographer Keith Ellenbogen!
What is the water cycle? Why is it important? Get your feet wet finding out about life at the water’s edge. For kids ages 6 to 9.
Get to know the six-legged creatures that surround us, with special attention on butterflies and dragonflies. For kids ages 6 to 9.
Discover the wonders of dragonflies and butterflies!
Focus on birds — recognize them by sight and sound, learn their habits, and find out how to protect them. For kids ages 6 to 9.
Meet Research Associate Laura Crane and learn about her long-term monitoring of the Webhannet salt marsh!
Discover the homes of reptiles and amphibians, find out more about them, and craft your own critter. For kids ages 6 to 9.
Paddle the salt marsh with a registered Maine kayak guide and knowledgeable naturalist.
Delve into the stories of what these historic buildings were and are today!
Use sharp eyes and ears to find fur-covered critters and the signs they leave behind. For kids ages 6 to 9.
Learn the secrets of this special ecosystem, nestled between the forest and seashore.
Join us for a story hour for ages 3-5 and their caregivers!
Join author, illustrator, and filmmaker Lynne Cherry to feel hopeful and inspired by youth solutions to the climate crisis.
Go on a global safari, exploring animals from around the world! For kids ages 6 to 9.
Apprenez les secrets de cette place unique,nichée entre la forêt et le bord de la mer. Learn the secrets of this special place, nestled between the forest and seashore.
Join Boot Boutwell for a trailside walk exploring New England shrubs!