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<b>BUTTERFLY WALK WITH ANDREW GRIFFITH OF MASS. BUTTERFLY ASSOCIATION</b></div>
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<b>July 16, 10 – 12</b></div>
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Join the Marion Natural History Museum for a summer butterfly walk. Andrew Griffith of the Massachusetts Butterfly Association will be leading the walk in Nasketucket State Park, Mattapoisett, MA. We will be identifying local butterfly and moth species while
talking about their habitat requirements, life cycles and migration patterns. Let’s have some fun looking for our summer residents! We will be meeting at the park and please plan to wear appropriate clothing for walking through vegetation.This is a free program
provided by the Marion Natural History Museum however please RSVP at www.marionmuseum.org so that we know how many to expect<b>. Meet at Nasketucket State Park, Brandt Beach Road, Mattapoisett at 10:00 am till noon.</b></div>
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<b>LARGE WHALE VOCALIZATIONS</b></div>
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<b>July 25, 6:30 – 7:30</b></div>
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Erin Burke, Protected Species Program Manager – MA Division of Marine Fisheries, will be sharing DMF’s new passive acoustic monitoring network in Massachusetts state waters and adjacent areas. These monitors collect information on large whale vocalizations,
including the endangered North Atlantic right whale. DMF will use this information to enhance our understanding of the spatial and temporal presence of large whales; inform dynamic management of season fishing gear closures and vessel speed restrictions to
protect right whales; and aid in the development of effective and efficient conservation measures. Let’s learn more about how this study will be helpful in protecting our local whale populations.
<b>A $10.00 donation to the Marion Natural History Museum is greatly appreciated.</b></div>
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<b>Learn how to make paper with forester Jim Rassman</b></div>
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<b>July 30, 1 – 2:30 at the museum</b></div>
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<b> Amazing Animal Ambassadors with Cape Cod captive wildlife care expert Bethany Jakubson, Monday, August 4th at 2:00 pm. Cost is $10.00/family.</b></div>
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Seeing wild animals up close can become a child’s treasured memory, open up a whole new world of wonder, and spark a lifelong love of animals. This is the mission of Amazing Animal Ambassadors. Join owner Bethany Jakubson and some of her favorite members of
the natural world including Milo the Fennec Fox, Bailey the African Pygmy Hedgehog, Sydney, Prim and Roo the three Sugar Gliders, Ande the Chinchillia, and Buttercup the skunk among others.
<b>This presentation has been partially funded by the Marion Cultural Council.</b></div>
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<b>Early Life History of Humpback Whales</b></div>
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<b>August 8, 6:30 – 7:30</b></div>
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Humpback whale mothers give birth in the Caribbean and travel with their babies to New England waters to feed each summer. This talk will dive into the world of young calves and juveniles of Humpback whales. Associate Professor Kathryn Kavanagh and doctoral
student Eman Khwaja will share some recent research on humpback whale behavior. They study the reproductive and developmental biology of vertebrates, including whales. They will share current studies of the humpback whale population – in particular related
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<b>BIRD ISLAND TALK WITH STATE COASTAL WATER BIRD BIOLOGIST CAROLYN MOSTELLO - DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON</b></div>
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<b>PLEASE KEEP CHECKING OUR WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL EVENTS COMING UP!</b></div>
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<p style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>Elizabeth Leidhold, Director</i></span></p>
<p style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>Marion Natural History Museum</i></span></p>
<p style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>8 Spring Street, Second floor</i></span></p>
<p style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>P.O. Box 644</i></span></p>
<p style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>Marion, MA 02738</i></span></p>
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