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October 2018
Naturescape Gallery presents “Bluff, Beach, Hollow and Sea”
Naturescape Gallery at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History is proud to present Bluff, Beach, Hollow and Sea photographs by author and poet Jonathan Wright September 4 ~ October 31, 2018. * This photo journey into the broad seascape and minute natural details reflects the writer’s two-week solo residency in the Peaked Hill Dunes in the late spring of 2017, when the sun rises and sets into the open Atlantic. The storms are as startling as the sky and…
Find out more »Naturescape Gallery presents “Bluff, Beach, Hollow and Sea”
Naturescape Gallery at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History is proud to present Bluff, Beach, Hollow and Sea photographs by author and poet Jonathan Wright September 4 ~ October 31, 2018. * This photo journey into the broad seascape and minute natural details reflects the writer’s two-week solo residency in the Peaked Hill Dunes in the late spring of 2017, when the sun rises and sets into the open Atlantic. The storms are as startling as the sky and…
Find out more »The Disappearance of the PX-15
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster presents Curiosity Stream’s documentary film “The Disappearance of the PX-15” Wednesdays, October 10th & 24, 2018 at 11:30am. Launched in the shadow of Apollo 11 in 1969, a mission was launched that has remained a virtual secret for 3 decades. As Apollo 11 lands on the moon, an unknown NASA experiment probes the deep. Six courageous men were sealed inside a tiny deep-sea capsule and set adrift off the coast of…
Find out more »Naturescape Gallery presents “Bluff, Beach, Hollow and Sea”
Naturescape Gallery at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History is proud to present Bluff, Beach, Hollow and Sea photographs by author and poet Jonathan Wright September 4 ~ October 31, 2018. * This photo journey into the broad seascape and minute natural details reflects the writer’s two-week solo residency in the Peaked Hill Dunes in the late spring of 2017, when the sun rises and sets into the open Atlantic. The storms are as startling as the sky and…
Find out more »Naturescape Gallery presents “Bluff, Beach, Hollow and Sea”
Naturescape Gallery at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History is proud to present Bluff, Beach, Hollow and Sea photographs by author and poet Jonathan Wright September 4 ~ October 31, 2018. * This photo journey into the broad seascape and minute natural details reflects the writer’s two-week solo residency in the Peaked Hill Dunes in the late spring of 2017, when the sun rises and sets into the open Atlantic. The storms are as startling as the sky and…
Find out more »Green Halloween!
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in collaboration with the Brewster Chamber of Commerce presents “Green Halloween” Saturday, October 27, 2018. PLEASE NOTE SPECIAL HOURS: 10am – 2pm. Wear a costume and join the FUN at the annual CCMNH and Brewster Chamber of Commerce GREEN HALLOWEEN celebration! No Tricks…All Treats! All the favorites are back! The Local Scoop Pop Mobile, Agway Maze, and Pirate Ship! Plus activity stations with crafts, games, and Silly Squad Scavenger Hunt! $6 Children (3-16:…
Find out more »Naturescape Gallery presents “Bluff, Beach, Hollow and Sea”
Naturescape Gallery at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History is proud to present Bluff, Beach, Hollow and Sea photographs by author and poet Jonathan Wright September 4 ~ October 31, 2018. * This photo journey into the broad seascape and minute natural details reflects the writer’s two-week solo residency in the Peaked Hill Dunes in the late spring of 2017, when the sun rises and sets into the open Atlantic. The storms are as startling as the sky and…
Find out more »Naturescape Gallery presents “Bluff, Beach, Hollow and Sea”
Naturescape Gallery at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History is proud to present Bluff, Beach, Hollow and Sea photographs by author and poet Jonathan Wright September 4 ~ October 31, 2018. * This photo journey into the broad seascape and minute natural details reflects the writer’s two-week solo residency in the Peaked Hill Dunes in the late spring of 2017, when the sun rises and sets into the open Atlantic. The storms are as startling as the sky and…
Find out more »Naturescape Gallery presents “Bluff, Beach, Hollow and Sea”
Naturescape Gallery at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History is proud to present Bluff, Beach, Hollow and Sea photographs by author and poet Jonathan Wright September 4 ~ October 31, 2018. * This photo journey into the broad seascape and minute natural details reflects the writer’s two-week solo residency in the Peaked Hill Dunes in the late spring of 2017, when the sun rises and sets into the open Atlantic. The storms are as startling as the sky and…
Find out more »Vampires of New England
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster presents a special Halloween Lunch ‘n Learn, Vampires of New England, with Medievalist, Susan Jarek-Glidden, Ph.D. Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at 12:30pm. New England’s vampire history emerged a full century after the region’s more infamous Salem witch trials, and although Rhode Island was ostensibly the epicenter, it was a region-wide phenomenon. Susan has been interested in legends and lores for many years. She first learned about New England’s vampires when her…
Find out more »November 2018
22nd Annual Maritime Symposium
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster is proud to present the 22nd Annual Cape Cod Maritime History Symposium on Saturday, November 3, 2018 9am-3pm Schedule of Events: 9:00 am – Registration; coffee, tea & refreshments 9:45am - Introduction by Symposium founding Director, Theresa M. Barbo 10:00 am – Centuries of Sail: 13 Generations of Barnstable’s West, North and Cotuit Bays with Zenas “Zee” Crocker, Executive Director, Barnstable Clean Water Coalition 11:00 am – Lost Hero of Cape…
Find out more »Birdwatching for Beginners Walk & Talk
Join CCMNH bird nerd, Gretchen Moran Towers on Thursdays, November 8 & December 6, 2018 at 10am-11am for Birdwatching for Beginners! Gretchen will present basic skills designed to enable bird identification through sight and sound. Following the presentation, you'll venture outdoors to view the birds in their natural habitat and practice the methods you will have just learned. This class includes a discussion of ideas for promoting birdwatching in your own yard. Adults, home schoolers, pre-schoolers, school vacationers and families…
Find out more »Nature Screen presents “My Life as a Turkey”
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster presents My Life as a Turkey Thursdays, November 8 & 15, 2018 at 1pm Based on a true story of wildlife artist and naturalist, Joe Hutto, this beautiful, charming, funny, sad, and thought-provoking film explores one of those rare moments when man and animal unwittingly become more closely linked than nature normally allows. It had long been Joe’s hope to learn about the secret world of wild turkeys and upon finding…
Find out more »Tuesday Tweets Birdwatching Walk & Talk
Discover the wonderful world of Cape Cod birding with CCMNH bird nerd, Gretchen Moran Towers on Tuesdays, November 13th & 27th and December 11, 2018 9:00am-10:30am. 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. $4 /Member $6/Non-Member Rain cancels the walk. For further information, contact the Museum at 508-896-3867, Ext. # 133
Find out more »Tuesday Tweets Birdwatching Walk & Talk
Discover the wonderful world of Cape Cod birding with CCMNH bird nerd, Gretchen Moran Towers on Tuesdays, November 13th & 27th and December 11, 2018 9:00am-10:30am. 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. $4 /Member $6/Non-Member Rain cancels the walk. For further information, contact the Museum at 508-896-3867, Ext. # 133
Find out more »Nature Screen presents “My Life as a Turkey”
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster presents My Life as a Turkey Thursdays, November 8 & 15, 2018 at 1pm Based on a true story of wildlife artist and naturalist, Joe Hutto, this beautiful, charming, funny, sad, and thought-provoking film explores one of those rare moments when man and animal unwittingly become more closely linked than nature normally allows. It had long been Joe’s hope to learn about the secret world of wild turkeys and upon finding…
Find out more »The Gills Club!
THE GILLS CLUB will meet at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster Saturdays, October 20th and November 17, 2018. Please note there will be no Gills Club meeting in December. The Gills Club is an education initiative of the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy dedicated to empowering the next generation of female shark scientists and providing young girls with hands on experience to help them pursue their passion of working with sharks. To better serve the various ages…
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 with Gina Hayes Saturdays, November 17th and December 15, 2018 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. A treat for…
Find out more »Tuesday Tweets Birdwatching Walk & Talk
Discover the wonderful world of Cape Cod birding with CCMNH bird nerd, Gretchen Moran Towers on Tuesdays, November 13th & 27th and December 11, 2018 9:00am-10:30am. 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. $4 /Member $6/Non-Member Rain cancels the walk. For further information, contact the Museum at 508-896-3867, Ext. # 133
Find out more »December 2018
Birdwatching for Beginners Walk & Talk
Join CCMNH bird nerd, Gretchen Moran Towers on Thursdays, November 8 & December 6, 2018 at 10am-11am for Birdwatching for Beginners! Gretchen will present basic skills designed to enable bird identification through sight and sound. Following the presentation, you'll venture outdoors to view the birds in their natural habitat and practice the methods you will have just learned. This class includes a discussion of ideas for promoting birdwatching in your own yard. Adults, home schoolers, pre-schoolers, school vacationers and families…
Find out more »Tuesday Tweets Birdwatching Walk & Talk
Discover the wonderful world of Cape Cod birding with CCMNH bird nerd, Gretchen Moran Towers on Tuesdays, November 13th & 27th and December 11, 2018 9:00am-10:30am. 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. $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 with Gina Hayes Saturdays, November 17th and December 15, 2018 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. A treat for…
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