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September 2019
East Coast Therapy Dogs!
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster, MA is proud to present The East Coast Therapy Dogs under the direction of Gina Hayes Saturdays, September 21 & October 19, 2019 at 1pm. Join this talented group of certified dogs and their owners in a celebration that involves the children in fun, active games aimed at strengthening the positive bonds between kids and their dogs. Come enjoy themed obstacle courses in a race between the children and the dogs.…
Find out more »Mushrooming: Beyond the Basics
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster presents the second part of its mushrooming workshop with an advanced program: Mushrooming: Beyond the Basics with Wild Foods Foraging Guide, Rachel Goclawski Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 1pm. Let's go a little further and learn about some medicinal mushrooms, and more about mushroom features and methods of identification. Our talk with visuals will cover additional types of mushrooms to take you further on your mushrooming journey. Afterwards, we will go…
Find out more »Attenborough and the Sea Dragon
Nature Screen at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster presents PBS NATURE Documentary Attenborough and the Sea Dragon Wednesdays, September 11 and September 25, 2019 at 1pm. A remarkable chance discovery is about to reveal secrets that have laid hidden for 200 million years. A “dragon” that ruled the ocean at the time of dinosaurs was found in the eroding cliffs on the southeast coast of England called Jurassic Coast. It’s an ichthyosaur, a fish lizard! This…
Find out more »“Living with White Sharks” with Greg Skomal
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster, MA will be hosting Dr. Greg Skomal of the Massachusetts Shark Research Program presenting “Living with White Sharks” on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 6:00 pm. The number of white sharks has been rising off the coast of Cape Cod in response to dramatic increases in seal abundance. In 2018, Massachusetts experienced its first fatal shark attack since 1936. The key to reducing negative interactions between white sharks and people is…
Find out more »The Gills Club Shark Dissection Event!
THE GILLS CLUB will meet at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster Saturday, September 28, 2019 9:30am–11:30am. For this event Gills will have the opportunity to dissect a locally caught spiny dogfish shark with the help of local Gills Club Science Team members and educators. Gills have the choice of observing or taking part in the dissection process and using their hands and special tools to examine the external and internal anatomy of the shark. Gills should…
Find out more »The Gills Club Shark Dissection Event!
THE GILLS CLUB will meet at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster Saturday, September 28, 2019 9:30am–11:30am. For this event Gills will have the opportunity to dissect a locally caught spiny dogfish shark with the help of local Gills Club Science Team members and educators. Gills have the choice of observing or taking part in the dissection process and using their hands and special tools to examine the external and internal anatomy of the shark. Gills should…
Find out more »Viking Fighting Moves from the Sagas of Icelanders
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster presents Viking Fighting Moves from the Sagas of Icelanders with Dr. William Short Monday, September 30, 2019 at 1pm. The Sagas of Icelanders are perhaps our best source of information about the use of weapons in the Viking age, giving many examples of men using weapons to resolve their disputes and to defend their honor. When combined with evidence from archaeology and from bioarchaeology, these examples paint a fairly clear picture…
Find out more »October 2019
Bird Walk & Talk with Alice Wynn
Join Alice Wynn on Thursdays, September 19th, & October 3, 17, 31, 2019 at 9:00am-10:00am for Bird Walk & Talk! Whether you are experienced or a beginner, walk the beautiful trails, bring binoculars, wear appropriate footwear and come prepared to watch, study and enjoy our feathered friends in their natural habitats. Participants meet at the front entrance of the Museum. $4 /Member $6/Non-Member Rain cancels the walk. For further information, contact the Museum at 508-896-3867, Ext. # 133
Find out more »Bird Walk & Talk with Alice Wynn
Join Alice Wynn on Thursdays, September 19th, & October 3, 17, 31, 2019 at 9:00am-10:00am for Bird Walk & Talk! Whether you are experienced or a beginner, walk the beautiful trails, bring binoculars, wear appropriate footwear and come prepared to watch, study and enjoy our feathered friends in their natural habitats. Participants meet at the front entrance of the Museum. $4 /Member $6/Non-Member Rain cancels the walk. For further information, contact the Museum at 508-896-3867, Ext. # 133
Find out more »East Coast Therapy Dogs!
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster, MA is proud to present The East Coast Therapy Dogs under the direction of Gina Hayes Saturdays, September 21 & October 19, 2019 at 1pm. Join this talented group of certified dogs and their owners in a celebration that involves the children in fun, active games aimed at strengthening the positive bonds between kids and their dogs. Come enjoy themed obstacle courses in a race between the children and the dogs.…
Find out more »Bird Walk & Talk with Alice Wynn
Join Alice Wynn on Thursdays, September 19th, & October 3, 17, 31, 2019 at 9:00am-10:00am for Bird Walk & Talk! Whether you are experienced or a beginner, walk the beautiful trails, bring binoculars, wear appropriate footwear and come prepared to watch, study and enjoy our feathered friends in their natural habitats. Participants meet at the front entrance of the Museum. $4 /Member $6/Non-Member Rain cancels the walk. For further information, contact the Museum at 508-896-3867, Ext. # 133
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