Veteran's Day Science & Nature Extravaganza

Wednesday, November 11, 2015
10 am- 4 pm

School is out, and we've planned extra special programs for your Veteran's Day holiday! Come learn all about the creatures in our tanks, how we care for our animals, and find out what our critters eat during feeding time. Explore our maritime heritage through fun games and activities that teach about marine sanctuaries. Be an underwater detective and investigate "time capsule" clues of a shipwreck to uncover the vessel's story. Learn about the tools and techniques used by maritime archaeologists and make a sailor's valentine. See a fish dissection magnified on the big screens in our Gregg Interactive Learning Studio and, for a small additional fee, you can even dissect a squid! In addition to the scheduled programs below, the Center will be filled with activities for all ages throughout the day. Kids, you can even have your face painted for just $1.

Please note that space is limited for the 10:30am and 1:30pm squid dissection programs. Pre-registration is highly recommended. There is a $5 fee for the squid dissection program; please click on the button to the right to register for the squid dissection program. All other programs are free with admission.

10:30 am  
Feeding Time: Join our lead aquarist for in in-depth feeding time program in our Exploring the Gulf of Maine exhibit hall.

10:30 am  
Squid Dissection: Learn about the squid's fascinating anatomy and physiology as you dissect one. There is $5 fee; please register by clicking the button above.

11:00 am
Behind the SSCenes: Find out what it takes to keep our animals healthy and our tanks filled with chilled, clean, salt water.

12:30 pm  
Fish Dissection: Discover the anatomy of a fish as we dissect a specimen and display it, magnified, on the big screens of the Gregg Interactive Learning Studio.

1:30 pm   
Squid Dissection: Learn about the squid's fascinating anatomy and physiology as you dissect one. There is $5 fee; please register by clicking the button above.

2:00 pm  
Science and Technology Challenge: Will you build  bridge or  create an underwater diving apparatus? Join us for this STEM challenge session where we will give you the materials needed and encourage you to use your creativity to innovate and to solve problems through fun design challenges. All ages welcome to attend as it is a great opportunity for families to work together.

3:30 pm
History Walk: Join us as we hike the Park as to discover its rich social history, from the early settlers and estate years, to the military days of Fort Dearborn.

Our Veteran's Day Science & Nature Extravaganza is sponsored by Appledore Marine Engineering.