2018 Maria Mitchell Association Summer Programs and Events

2018

Maria Mitchell Association

Summer Programs & Events

NANTUCKET

mariamitchell.org

Explore! Educate! Enjoy!

Born on tiny, remote Nantucket Island, Massachusetts twenty-eight miles out to sea in the early nineteenth century, a young girl with a love for mathematics and a keen interest in assisting her astronomer father would help to open the doors of science and education to young girls and women. Her legacy of learning-by-doing lives on today, as does the legacy of her work and her beliefs in equality as those threads have passed down through generations.

Maria Mitchell did not realize that her work and her life would serve as an inspiration for perhaps millions and would still continue to this day, two hundred years after her birth.

It's a very special year. The Maria Mitchell Association celebrates Maria Mitchell's 200th Birthday in 2018.

And as you might imagine the MMA is celebrating this milestone with special programming and events throughout the year. The highlight of the summer will be the 200th Birthday celebration on August 1 on Vestal Street, right in front of the home where Maria was born. If you are on island, you won't want to miss this historic family event.

I encourage you to take some time and carefully review this program guide. I am certain you will find a program or event that will spark your interest, excite your passion for science and history, and make you smile.

Enjoy!

TABLE OF CONTENTS Dave Gagnon Executive Director

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Letter from the Executive Director ........................................... 2 Become a Member .......................................................................... 3 Facilities .............................................................................................. 4 Site Map .............................................................................................. 5 Board of Directors .......................................................................... 5 June Calendar of Events ............................................................... 6 July Calendar of Events ................................................................ 8 August Calendar of Events .......................................................... 10 September Calendar of Events .................................................. 12 Private Programs ............................................................................. 14 Meet the Animals ............................................................................. 16 Family Programs .............................................................................. 17 Mitchell House Children’s Programs ......................................... 22 Adult Programs ................................................................................ 24 Nantucket Red-Tie SoirÊe............................................................. 27 Discovery Programs ....................................................................... 28 Science Speaker Series ................................................................. 35 200th Maria Mitchell Birthday Calendar of Events ............ 36

Membership Become a Member and Show Your Love For Science!

When you become a member of the Maria Mitchell Association, you’re becoming part of a larger community that believes science education and research is important. Your membership entitles you to a number of wonderful benefits with a level to fit every budget.

General Membership Benefits Include: • • • • • • • • • •

Free Admission to Properties Free Admission to Open Nights and Lectures Online Newsletter Discounts on Field Trips, Workshops, and Programs 10% Discount at Museum Shops Member-Only Open Nights Invitations to Special Member-Only Events Advanced Notice of Programs Acknowledgment in Newsletter Early Registration for Camps and Programs

Become a member online at mariamitchell.org or call 508.228.9198

Basic Memberships Individual Senior Couple Island Family Family/Grandparents

Supporting Memberships

$75 $75 $75 $125

Nova $250 Supernova $500 Galaxy $1,000 Centennial $2,500 Miss Mitchell’s Comet $5,000

About Maria MItchell • Born on August 1, 1818 • Discovered a telescopic comet on October 1, 1847 from the rooftop of the Pacific Bank, Nantucket • Received a gold medal for her discovery from the King of Denmark • First woman elected into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (1848) • Elected to the American Association of Science • First Professor of Astronomy and Founding Member of the Association for the Advancement of Woman • Died on June 28, 1889. She is buried in the Mitchell family plot at Prospect Hill Cemetery -3-

Facilities

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Aquarium and Gift Shop

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28 Washington Street 508.228.5387 Open Monday - Saturday 10 am - 4 pm 1

Washington Street Facility

33 Washington Street 508.228.9198 Special Events and Presentations Only 2

Natural Science Museum and Gift Shop at Hinchman House

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7 Milk Street 508.228.0898 Open Monday - Saturday 10 am - 4 pm

Historic Mitchell House

1 Vestal Street 508.228.2896 Guided Tours • Monday - Saturday 10 am - 4 pm 4

Vestal Street Observatory 3 Vestal Street 508.228.9273 Guided Tour at 2 pm only Monday - Saturday 5

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Facilities Research Center

Vestal Street 508.228.9219 Indoor classroom,science labs, biological collections archive.

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Administrative Offices 4 Vestal Street 508.228.9198 Open Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 pm 7

Loines Observatory*

59 Milk Street 508.228.9273 If weather is a concern call 774.325.1081 Monday and Wednesday 9 pm - 10:30 pm

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*Property Pass does not include Loines Observatory.

Additional fee of $10 per person.

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Second Vice President Judy MacLeod

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Treasurer Curt Burwell

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Members Howard Blitman Margaret Falk Christopher Griffiths John Hartner Malcolm MacNab, MD, PhD Toni McKerrow Michael Nelson Mary Arichibald Poor, DVM, MS Katherine Rhode, PhD Brian Sullivan Edward Symes, III Jane Tausig

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First Vice President Helene Weld

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Eileen McGrath Nathaniel Philbrick Anne Parks Strain Derek Till

Steamship Authority

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JUNE (#) Indicates page numbers with program descriptions

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Opening Day

The Comet Chaser - A Family Fun Event (21)

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12 Carnivorous Critters (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Beach Discovery Trip (17) Open Night at Loines (19)

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Early-Bird Walks (25)

Carnivorous Critters (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Beach Discovery Trip (17) Open Night at Loines (19)

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Meet the Animals (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Early-Bird Bird Expeditions (25)

Carnivorous Critters (16) Feeding Frenzy (16)

13 Carnivorous Critters (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Marine Ecology Field Trip (17) Open Night at Loines (19) Science Speaker Series (35)

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Meet the Animals (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Build an Insect Collection (18) Family Snorkeling (18) Early-Bird Bird Expeditions (25)

Carnivorous Critters (16) Meet the Animals (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Beach Discovery Trip (17) Family Snorkeling (18) Open Night at Loines (19) Early-Bird Bird Expeditions (25) Family Sailors' Valentines (20)

Summer Discovery Progams - Pages 28 - 34

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Carnivorous Critters (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Marine Ecology Field Trip (17) Open Night at Loines (19) Science Speaker Series (35)

Carnivorous Critters (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Marine Ecology Field Trip (17) Night Marine Ecology Trip (18) Open Night at Loines (19) Science Speaker Series An Evening With David Baron(35)

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Early-Bird Town Bird Walk (25) Preserving Stone Monuments (24) Biological Collections Open (26)

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Feeding Frenzy (16)

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Feeding Frenzy (16) Marine Ecology Field Trip (17) Build an Insect Collection (18)

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Feeding Frenzy (16) Marine Ecology Field Trip (17)

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Carnivorous Critters (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Early-Bird Town Bird Walk (25)

Carnivorous Critters (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Marine Ecology Field Trip (17) Early-Bird Town Bird Walk (25) Biological Collections Open (26)

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Feeding Frenzy (16)

Feeding Frenzy (16)

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Carnivorous Critters (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Marine Ecology Field Trip (17) Early-Bird Town Bird Walk (25)

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Carnivorous Critters (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Marine Ecology Field Trip (17) Early-Bird Town Bird Walk (25) Owl Prowl (26)

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Meet the Animals (16) Feeding Frenzy (16)

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JULY (#) Indicates page numbers with program descriptions *Members Only Program

8 Nantucket Red-Tie SoirĂŠe (27)

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7 pm- 10 pm A Fundraiser for the Maria Mitchell Association Sankaty Head Golf Club

Meet the Animals (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Family Snorkeling (18) Carnivorous Critters (16) Nantucket Girls (22) Feeding Frenzy (16) Early-Bird Bird Expeditions (25) Beach Discovery Trip (17) Open Night at Loines (19)

Carnivorous Critters (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Beach Discovery Trip (17) Open Night at Loines (19)

Wed 4 Carnivorous Critters (16) Feeding Frenzy (16)

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Meet the Animals (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Family Snorkeling (18) A Passion for Birds (20) Cookinging in the 1800's (22) Early-Bird Bird Expeditions (25)

Carnivorous Critters (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Marine Ecology Field Trip (17) Open Night at Loines (19) Science Speaker Series (35)

Tickets available online

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16 Carnivorous Critters (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Beach Discovery Trip (17) Open Night at Loines (19)

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Meet the Animals (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Family Snorkeling (18) Keep the Lights Burning (23) Early-Bird Bird Expeditions (25)

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Carnivorous Critters (16) Meet the Animals (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Beach Discovery Trip (17) Family Snorkeling (18) Open Night at Loines (19) Early-Bird Bird Expeditions (25) Family Sailors' Valentines (20)

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Carnivorous Critters (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Beach Discovery Trip (17) Open Night at Loines (19)

Summer Discovery Progams - Pages 28 - 34

Meet the Animals (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Family Snorkeling (18) Early-Bird Bird Expeditions (25)

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Carnivorous Critters (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Marine Ecology Field Trip (17) Night Marine Ecology Trip (18) Open Night at Loines (19) Science Speaker Series (35)

25 Carnivorous Critters (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Marine Ecology Field Trip (17) Open Night at Loines (19) Science Speaker Series An Evening With Dava Sobel (35)

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Feeding Frenzy (16) Museum Activity Day (17) Marine Ecology Field Trip (17) Illusions & Mind Games (22)

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Feeding Frenzy (16) Museum Activity Day (17) Marine Ecology Field Trip (17) Stars and Senses Hike (19) A Passion for Birds (20) Sailors' Valentines & Serpents (23)

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Feeding Frenzy (16) Museum Activity Day (17) Marine Ecology Field Trip (17) Stars and Senses Hike (19) Scrapbook Dreams (23

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Feeding Frenzy (16) Museum Activity Day (17) Marine Ecology Field Trip (17) Stars and Senses Hike (19)

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Carnivorous Critters (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Marine Ecology Field Trip (17) Early-Bird Town Bird Walk (25) Biological Collections Open (26)

Carnivorous Critters (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Marine Ecology Field Trip (17) Early-Bird Town Bird Walk (25)

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FREE Friday (21)

Meet the Animals (16) Feeding Frenzy (16)

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Carnivorous Critters (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Marine Ecology Field Trip (17) Early-Bird Town Bird Walk (25) Biological Collections Open (26)

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Carnivorous Critters (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Marine Ecology Field Trip (17) Early-Bird Town Bird Walk (25) Owl Prowl (26)

Meet the Animals (16) Feeding Frenzy (16)

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Meet the Animals (16) Feeding Frenzy (16)

Meet the Animals (16) Feeding Frenzy (16)

Happy Birthday, Maria!

This year, the Maria Mitchell Association is celebrating the 200th birthday of Maria Mitchell with year-long events. Be sure to see the schedule on pages 36 and 38.

And get complete details at mariamitchell.org

Celebrate Science!

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Feeding Frenzy (16) Marine Ecology Field Trip (17) Night Marine Ecology Trip (18) Open Night at Loines (19) Science Speaker Series (35) Maria Mitchell's 200th Birthday Party 1 - 4 pm

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Nantucket Meteor Shower Party 10 pm - Midnight Surfside Beach (21)

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Carnivorous Critters (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Beach Discovery Trip (17) Open Night at Loines (19)

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Meet the Animals (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Family Snorkeling (18) Illusions & Mind Games (22) Early-Bird Bird Expeditions (25)

Meet the Animals (16) Carnivorous Critters (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Family Snorkeling (18) Beach Discovery Trip (17) Open Night at Loines (19) Carve / Race Small Pond Boat (22) Sailors' Valentines & Serpents (23) Early-Bird Bird Expeditions (25)

20 Carnivorous Critters (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Beach Discovery Trip (17) Open Night at Loines (19)

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Carnivorous Critters (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Open Night at Loines (19)

Summer Discovery Progams - Pages 28 - 34

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Carnivorous Critters (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Marine Ecology Field Trip (17) Open Night at Loines (19) Mitchell House at Night (20) Science Speaker Series (35)

Carnivorous Critters (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Marine Ecology Field Trip (17) Night Marine Ecology Trip (18) Open Night at Loines (19) Upcycled Whale Scuptures (19) Science Speaker Series (35)

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Meet the Animals (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Scrapbook Dreams (23) Early-Bird Bird Expeditions (25)

Carnivorous Critters (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Marine Ecology Field Trip (17) Open Night at Loines (19) Science Speaker Series An Evening With J. Drew Lanham (35)

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Meet the Animals (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Early-Bird Bird Expeditions (25)

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Carnivorous Critters (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Open Night at Loines (19) Science Speaker Series J. Drew Lanham (35)

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Feeding Frenzy (16) Carnivorous Critters (16) Museum Activity Day (17) Feeding Frenzy (16) Marine Ecology Field Trip (17) Marine Ecology Field Trip (17) Stars and Senses Hike (19) Early-Bird Town Bird Walk (25) Nantucket Girls (22) Biological Collections Open (26)

Feeding Frenzy (16) Museum Activity Day (17) Marine Ecology Field Trip (17) Stars and Senses Hike (19) Cooking in the 1800's (22) Wine and Mobiles (26)

Carnivorous Critters (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Marine Ecology Field Trip (17) Early-Bird Town Bird Walk (25)) 200th Harbor Birthday Tribute to Maria Mitchell On the Harbor (27)

Feeding Frenzy (16) Carnivorous Critters (16) Museum Activity Day (17) Feeding Frenzy (16) Marine Ecology Field Trip (17) Marine Ecology Field Trip (17) Keep the Lights Burning (23) Early-Bird Town Bird Walk (25) Wine and Mobiles (26) Biological Collections Open (26)

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Feeding Frenzy (16) Marine Ecology Field Trip (17)

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Feeding Frenzy (16)

Carnivorous Critters (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Marine Ecology Field Trip (17) Early-Bird Town Bird Walk (25) Owl Prowl (26)

31 Carnivorous Critters (16) Feeding Frenzy (16) Early-Bird Town Bird Walk (25)

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Meet the Animals (16) Feeding Frenzy (16)

Meet the Animals (16) Feeding Frenzy (16)

Meet the Animals (16) Feeding Frenzy (16)

Meet the Animals (16) Feeding Frenzy (16)

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Science Speaker Series (35)

Early-Bird Bird Expeditions (25)

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12 Science Speaker Series (35)

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Early-Bird Town Bird Walk (25)) Four Centuries Domestic Tour (25) Biological Collections Open (26)

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Early-Bird Town Bird Walk (25) Daring Daughters Nantucket (24)

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Early-Bird Town Bird Walk (25) Biological Collections Open(26)

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Early-Bird Town Bird Walk (25)

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22 All About Bats (21)

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Private Programs Private Education Programs

If our Summer Discovery and Family Programs are full or don’t fit into your schedule, we can provide private, customized programs for children or your entire family. Possible activities include beach exploration, snorkeling, guided nature hikes, orienteering/geocaching, kayaking, nature inspired arts & crafts, digital nature photography, bird watching, fort building, and more. Have another idea?

Just let us know.

Offered weekdays 2 pm – 4 pm Offered weekends 10 am - 4 pm

Call Kim Botelho at 508.228.9198 or email kbotelho@mariamitchell.org to schedule

Private Bird Walks

Join the MMA’s Field Ornithologist, Ginger Andrews, on a unique, two hour birding experience. Birds are an important part of Nantucket’s ecosystem and the island is known as an excellent birding spot. You will head out to some of the best birding areas Private Program Rates on the island.

Members: $30/hour/person Own transportation required.

Non-Members: $40/hour/person To schedule, call Trinity Foreman at 508.228.9198, or email her at Minimum fee charged: tforeman@mariamitchell.org

Members: $100/hour Non-Members $130/hour

Private Natural Science Programs

If you want a more intimate science educational experience for your whole family or our programs do not fit your schedule, consider booking a private Natural Science program. We offer private Beach Discovery Field Trips, Marine Ecology Field Trips, Meet the Animals, and Feeding Frenzies. Enjoy getting closer to the action when you book a private program!

At least one adult must attend.

Beach Discovery/Marine Ecology Field Trips – One Hour, (Tuesday/Saturday/Sunday) Feeding Frenzy – One Hour, (Sunday) Meet the Animals – One Hour, (Monday – Sunday) To schedule, call Trinity Foreman at 508.228.9198, or email her at tforeman@mariamitchell.org - 14 -

Private Programs Private Events At Loines Observatory

Enjoy an evening under the stars at the famed Loines Observatory. At your private catered event, you'll wine and dine as the sun sets. When the stars take over for the night, a professional astronomer will guide your guests through a tour of the constellations and let them peer at distant celestial bodies through our telescopes. It's a magical evening that makes for great memories.

For information and pricing, call Trinity Foreman at 508.228.9198 or email her at tforeman@mariamitchell.org

Members of the Maria Mitchell Association have the opportunity to participate in free Members-Only programs. These programs are highlighted in orange on the calendar of programs, as well as in the program description.

The programs offer a more intimate learning experience with the educators, researchers, and interns of the Maria Mitchell Association. To participate, you must be a member at the time you register for the programs.

Get The Most Out Of Your Membership With Members-Only Programs

Make Your Child's Birthday Party One To Remember!

Have your child's next birthday party at the Maria Mitchell Association. This amazing, two-hour private party includes themes such as Meet The Animals, Amazing Marine Life, ARTstronomy, and Authors and Art.

Location: 33 Washington Street Members: $250 • Non-Members: $300 For up to 15 children; $10 for each additional child Max of 20 children; Max 35 participants (including adults) Visit mariamitchell.org for additional details. To book a party, call Kim Botelho at 508.228.9198 or email her at kbotelho@mariamitchell.org - 15 -

Meet The Animals Carnivorous Critters

Before the museum opens to the public, join us for the unique experience of seeing the museum animals eat. See turtles, frogs, fish, snakes, and more!

Pre-registration required. Limited to 12. At least one adult must sign up with children. This program is designed to be interesting for all ages.

Mon, Wed, Fri. June 6 – August 31 9:30 am – 10 am

Except August 1st Members: $10 • Non-Members: $15 Location: Natural Science Museum

Meet the Animals

The Natural Science Museum is home to frogs, turtles, snakes, and insects that you can safely touch in this unique program. If you love animals, this is a great way to learn about them up close. Pre-registration required. Limited to 12. At least one adult must sign up with children. This program is designed to be interesting for all ages.

Tuesdays June 12 – August 28 Saturdays June 30 – August 25 Members: $7 • Non-Members: $12 Location: Natural Science Museum

2:30 pm - 3 pm 9:30 am – 10 am

Feeding Frenzy

Join Aquarium staff as they feed the ever hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public! The Feeding Frenzy is very popular so advance registration is required. Limited to 15. At least one adult must sign up with children. This program is designed to be interesting for all ages.

Interested in a private feeding program? Call us at 508-228-9198 to find out about pricing. Private feeding programs take place on Sundays.

Timing can be flexible (See page 14 for details) Monday – Saturday June 6 –August 31 9 am - 9:45 am Members: $10 • Non-Members: $15 Register for programs online Location: Aquarium at mariamitchell.org - 16 -

Family Programs Museum Activity Day

Thursday is Activity Day at the Science Museum. Drop by anytime to play with nanotechnology, try out cool science equipment, help us collect data, or learn about research. Appropriate for ages 6 and up.

Thursdays July 5 – August 16 Regular open hours Free with admission Location: Natural Science Museum

Marine Ecology Field Trips

What sea creatures live in Nantucket Harbor? Find out as you help collect, identify and release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life! The Harbor is filled with interesting animals that will amaze you with their shapes, colors, and habits.

This program is part of a long term research project and is interesting for adults and children alike. Own transportation necessary. At least one adult must sign up and attend with children. This program is designed to be interesting for all ages.

Wednesday - Friday June 13 – August 24* 10 am - 12 pm *except July 4 Members $15 • Non-Members $30 Location: Takes place at local beaches. Meet at the Chicken Box parking lot, 16 Dave St.

Beach Discovery Field Trip

Go from interested beach visitor to expert beach comber! Join us to learn how to identify the crabs, shells, sponges, and seaweeds commonly found along the beach. Learn about the lives of these animals as we walk along one of Nantucket’s beautiful beaches. Own transportation necessary. At least one adult must sign up and attend with children. This program is designed to be interesting for all ages.

Mondays June 11 – August 20 2 pm – 4 pm Members $15 • Non-Members $30 Location: We meet in the parking lot near the 'Sconset Market (4 Main St., Siasconset). From there we drive to a nearby beach (.75 milies away). Feel free

to meet us at the 'Sconset Market on your bike.

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Family Programs Build Your Own Insect Collection - NEW!

Learn about insects, “bugs”, and other creepy-crawlies through making your own curated and preserved collection to take home. Insects are the most abundant group of animals on the planet and provide unique opportunities to study the world around you! In this program, visiting scientist Brandon Quinby will teach you all the tools necessary to start creating your own collections at home, while giving you hands on experience with these beautiful but often misunderstood animals.

Ages 8+. Please register the child only. At least one adult must accompany a child. Unsupervised children will not be allowed to participate. Pre-registration required. Limited to 10.

Thursday June 14 and Tuesday June 19 2:30 pm - 3:30pm Members: $20 • Non-Members: $35

Night Marine Ecology Field Trip

Nantucket Harbor teems with marine life at night that is not visible in the day.

Join our Aquarium staff to learn about the fish, squid, crabs, and more that come out to feed at night in the shallow water. Meet at the MMA Aquarium, 28 Washington Street. At least one adult must sign up and attend with children.

This program is designed to be interesting for all ages.

Wednesdays June 27; July 18; August 1, 15 9 pm – 10 pm Members $15 • Non-Members $30

Family Snorkeling

Join us at Jetties Beach as we experience the beautiful marine life of Nantucket's waters! Our guides will teach you proper snorkeling techniques and animal handling skills. They will point out and share their knowledge about any animals you find on your adventure including horseshoe crabs, moon snails, flounder, whelks, pipefish, and more!

Swimming experience is recommended. All equipment is included.

Tuesdays, June 19 - August 14

2:30 pm - 4 pm

Members: $60 • Non-Members $75 - 18 -

Family Programs Stars & Senses Night Hike

Join Director of Education, Kim Botelho, for an evening hike under the stars.

During the walk, you will participate in a color vision activity, learn how our eyes adjust to the darkness, listen for nocturnal animals, take a solo journey if you dare, and enjoy a minty snack while learning about bioluminescence. At the end of the walk, sit back and relax while you hear stories of summer constellations.

Pre-registration required. Appropriate for ages 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the State Forest parking lot.

MEMBERS ONLY - July 12 (FREE) Thursdays, July 12-August 9 9 pm - 10 pm Members: $15 • Non-Members $30

Open Nights at Loines Observatory

Join our professional astronomers for an impressive tour of the starry sky and for telecopic viewing of the Moon, planets, globular clusters, and more.

Mondays and Wednesdays June 11 - August 29 9 pm - 10:30 pm * Closed Wednesday, July 4 Location: Loines Observatory, 59 Milk Street Extension Members: Free • Non-Members: $10 No registration required. Weather Permitting.

Call 774.325.1081 if weather is questionable.

Create Upcycled Whale Sculptures with Artist Cindy Pease Roe

Sponsored by

Create visually stimulating whale sculptures with artist Cindy Pease Roe. Cindy has combined her passion for art with her passion for protecting marine life by creating beautiful whale sculptures.

Cindy garners the interest of school-aged children, art lovers, and activists alike by collecting plastic flotsam that she finds along the shoreline and transforming it into beautiful whales that you will love to display in your home.

No experience necessary, just a willingness to experiment, design, and have a great time.

Wednesday, August 15 9:30 am - 11:30 am 33 Washington Street Adults: Members: $85 • Non-Members $100 Children: Members: $75 • Non-Members $90 Ages 6 and up when accompanied by an adult - 19 -

Family Programs "A Passion for Birds" with Henry Lappen

An interactive program that is unique and entertaining "A Passion for Birds" is a performance that encourages audience participation as performance artist and naturalist Henry Lappen uses masks, and comedy to explore how and why birds have adapted to their environment, and why they look and act the way they do. Participants don masks and soar as Eagles, stalk as Herons, and swim as Puffins. Henry Lappen has been performing comedy for over thirty years. He has been an avid student of nature since childhood. In this show, he combines his love and knowledge of birds, with his comic timing, and artistry in mask making and performing.

Tuesday, July 10

2 pm - 3 pm Nantucket Boys and Girls Club

Thursday, July 12

5 pm - 6 pm First Congregational Church

Old North Vestry • 62 N. Centre St.

Members: $10 • Non-Members: $15

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Nantucket Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency

Family Sailors’ Valentines

A great time for you and your child to learn and create together! Join the curator of the Mitchell House and create your own version of a sailors’ valentine by decorating a small Shaker-style box or picture frame – something to be enjoyed for years to come. We provide all of the supplies – you bring your imagination and creativity! Adult must remain with child for entire program. Limited to eight participants. For a parent/grandparent/ guardian and a child aged 5 or older.

Monday, June 25 and Monday, July 23 10 am - 11:30 am Meet at Research Center Courtyard, 2 Vestal Street, behind Natural Science Museum Members: $40 adult/child pair • Non-Members: $55 adult/child pair, $10 for each additional child; Pre-registration required by calling 508.228.2896

Mitchell House At Night

Ever wonder what it’s like to be in the Mitchell House at night as the shadows grow longer and the house becomes darker and darker and darker? Come for a little behind-the-scenes-tour where we will tell you spooky ghost stories and if it’s clear, take a look through some telescopes! For a child and parent.

Parent must accompany child for entire program.

Limited to 10 total participants

Wedneday, August 8 8 pm - 9 pm Location: Historic Mitchell House Members: $25 adult/child pair • Non-Members: $35 adult/child pair $5 for each additional child • Pre-registration required by calling 508.228.2896 - 20 -

Family Events The Comet Chaser – A Family Fun Event

Join us at Cisco Brewers and celebrate comets and Maria Mitchell. In honor of Mitchell's 200th birthday, Cisco Brewers has developed a signature cocktail called the "Comet Chaser" which will be available at the event. There will be science related activities for children and adults, great music and food available. A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to the MMA in support of our programs throughout the year. A great way to start the summer!!

Sunday, June 3 Noon - 2 pm Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road

Free Friday

All of the Maria Mitchell Association facilities are open for free thanks to our partnership with the Highland Street Foundation’s Free Fun Fridays program. Enjoy a day at the Aquarium looking at local sea life, then take a walk to the Mitchell House to learn about Maria Mitchell and the life of a Quaker family in the 19th century.

Enjoy a trip to the Natural Science museum and learn about birds and reptiles found on the island. At night, visit the Loines Observatory and gaze at faraway planets, stars, and galaxies.

Friday, July 20 Free

Nantucket Meteor Shower Party

Join us for the Perseid meteor shower, one of the brighter meteor showers of the year. The shower peaks on the night of August 12 and we expect to see up to sixty meteors per hour.

There will be astronomers on-site to answer questions. Weather Permitting.

Sunday, August 12 10 pm - Midnight Surfside Beach; Free for all

All About Bats

Join Kim Botelho, MMA’s Director of Education, for an indoor presentation about bats, especially those found on Nantucket at our Natural Science Museum.

Afterwards, we will head out to the field to meet Danielle O’Dell, NCF’s Ecologist/Field Supervisor.

Experience first-hand how Danielle studies bats using mist nets and learn about her fascinating research, issues plaguing bat populations, and how you can assist with citizen science efforts. Although, we can’t promise bats will be in the mist nets, we can promise an experience you will not soon forget.

Saturday, September 22 • 7 pm – 8:30 pm Rain date or indoor program if there is still inclement weather: Sunday, September 23 Members: $25 • Non-Members: $40 - 21 -

Mitchell House Children's Programs Nantucket Girls

Nantucket was a unique place for girls and women in Maria’s day. With so many husbands and fathers at sea, island women worked outside the home running shops and Nantucket girls stayed in school longer than their brothers. Come learn what life was like for Nantucket women as we visit some of the sites where they worked, learn about some of their famous exploits, and create arts and crafts projects based on what we learn. Pre-registration required.

Tuesday, July 3 and Thursday, August 2 10 am - 12 pm Location: Meet at Research Center Courtyard 2 Vestal Street, behind Natural Science Museum Members: $35 • Non-Members: $50 • Limited to 10 children

Illusions and Mind Games

No iPads? No computer games? Just how did a child of the nineteenth century fill her or his free time? Join us for a morning of parlor tricks, illusions, pinhole cameras, and kaleidoscopes as we look at the ways your mind can be visually tricked! Pre-registration required.

Thursday, July 5 10 am - 12 pm Tuesday, August 7 10 am - 12 pm Location: Meet at Research Center Courtyard 2 Vestal Street, behind Natural Science Museum Members: $35 • Non-Members: $50 • Limited to 10 children

Cooking and Eating 1800s Style

Learn to weave a potholder, receive an old fashioned recipe to cook at home, and explore what Maria Mitchell and her family cooked and what they ate in the 1800's. A thorough exploration of their kitchen and fun activities will be had! Pre-registration required

Tuesday, July 10 and Thursday, August 9 10 am - 12 pm Location: Meet at Research Center Courtyard 2 Vestal Street, behind Natural Science Museum Members: $35 • Non-Members: $50 • Limited to 10 children

Learn to Carve and Race a Small Pond Boat with Mark Sutherland

Ready, set, go! Learn how to build your very own small pond saiboat. Carve, and assemble your boat and then paint it with your favorite colors and designs. On the last day, we will have a regatta and you can race your boat! How do you design a winning boat? Learn the science behind boat design.

This program is co-sponsored by the Maria Mitchell Association and Nantucket Historical Association and made possible by Ned and Merrilou Symes

Tuesday, August 14 10 am–1 pm Location: NHA's 1800’s House, 4 Mill Street Members: $225 • Non-Members: $250 - 22 -

Ages 7 to 10 Sailors’ Valentines and Serpent Stories

After whaling, when free time was available, the sailors would relax while creating beautiful pieces of art for their loved ones far away at home. We will learn some of the myths and yarns that the sailors spun aboard their ships and discuss whaling and the Mitchell family’s role in whaling all while creating our own scrimshaw and sailors’ valentines.

Thursday, July 12 and Tuesday, August 14 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Meet at Research Center Courtyard 2 Vestal Street, behind Natural Science Museum Members: $35 Non-Members: $50 Pre-registration required

Keep the Lights Burning

Join us as we learn about life before electricity. We will learn about different lamps and candles used and about the craft of tinsmithing – practiced by Maria Mitchell’s uncle and her brother – and then make our own candle and lantern to take home.

Tuesday, July 17 and Monday, August 16 10 am - 12 pm Location: Meet at Research Center Courtyard 2 Vestal Street, behind Natural Science Museum Members: $35 • Non-Members: $50 Pre-registration required

Scrapbook Your Dreams

Scrapbooking is not something new. Women and children often created scrapbooks in the 19th century, including Maria Mitchell and her family. It was considered a great rainy day activity! People also created “dream” houses and “dream” rooms by cutting pictures from catalogs and creating scenes. Come create your own “dream” room and scrapbook to take home.

Thursday, July 19 and Tuesday, August 21 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Meet at Research Center Courtyard 2 Vestal Street, behind Natural Science Museum Members: $35 • Non-Members: $50 Pre-registration required

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Adult Programs Maria Mitchell and the Daring Daughters of Nantucket

Join the curator of the Mitchell House for a walking tour concerning the lives of Maria Mitchell and Nantucket’s famous and infamous women, as well as the lesser known women of our island. Learn why whaling, Quakerism, and the isolation of an island afforded these women opportunities that women elsewhere in America at the time were not afforded.

Saturdays • May 5, September 15 10 am - 12 pm Members: $10 • Non-Members: $15 Pre-registration required. Call 508.228.2896.

Preserving the Monuments of Our Ancestors: How to Properly Clean Historic Gravestones

Join the curator of the Mitchell House and the Prospect Hill Cemetery Association historian for a short talk about stone monuments and their conservation. The class will then move to the Prospect Hill Cemetery where participants will learn how to properly clean stone monuments.

Saturday, June 2 10 am - Noon Members: $10 • Non-Members: $15 Pre-registration required by calling 508.228.2896.

What to bring: Class will be hands on so wear appropriate clothes and bring protective eyewear (sunglasses will suffice).

Please Note: This class is to teach others so that they may clean their family’s stone monuments. One must speak with the sextant of a cemetery before doing this. One must not work on stones not belonging to their family unless it is through a special program that has been condoned by the cemetery and other officials.

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Adult Programs Four Centuries Domestic Tour

A unique and extremely popular collaborative walking tour with the Curator of the Mitchell House, the Nantucket Preservation Trust’s Executive Director, and the Nantucket Historical Association’s Education Staff that looks at the changes in domestic life over four centuries and how it shaped homes, buildings, neighborhoods, and land use. Participants should meet at the Oldest House on Sunset Hill (tour will end on Main Street). Tour includes brief visits inside each building.

Saturday, May 19 and Saturday, September 8 10 am - Noon Members/Non-Members: $10 No reservation necessary

Early-Bird Bird Expedition

Join the MMA’s Field Ornithologist, Ginger Andrews, on a unique birding experience. Birds are an important part of Nantucket’s ecosystem and the island is known as an excellent birding spot. The trips will visit birding areas around Nantucket and transportation is provided to the first four registrants. If the program is fully booked and you have a vehicle, please call the office at 508-228-9198 and we may be able to accommodate you.

Binoculars are available for loan while supplies last. Pre-registration required.

Tuesdays • June 5 – September 25 7 am – 9:30 am Members: $30/Non-Members: $45

Early-Bird Town Bird Walk

Join the MMA's Field Ornithologist, Ginger Andrews, on a unique birding experience. The walk starts at the MMA Aquarium at 28 Washington Street, and participants may park in the Town lot. This walk will focus on the diversity of bird species on the waterfront.

Binoculars are available for loan while supplies last.

Pre-registration suggested.

Fridays • June 1 – September 28 6:30 am – 8:30 am

Members: $10/Non-Members: $25 New Meeting Location!

The Aquarium 28 Washington Street

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Adult Programs Owl Prowl

Join the MMA’s Field Ornithologist, Ginger Andrews, on an exciting night-birding experience – the Owl Prowl. After visiting our demonstration Barn Owl nest box, you will visit sites known for owls, play recordings of their calls and wait for a response or sighting. Limited transportation is provided from 4 Vestal St. If you have your own transportation, call the office at 508-228-9198 and we may be able to accommodate you.

This program is meant for adults but children 8 and up are welcome to register with an adult guardian.

Fridays • June 29, July 27 8 pm – 10 pm Friday • August 24 7 pm– 9 pm Members: $30 • Non-Members: $45 Pre-registration required

Biological Collections Open Hours – NEW!

The MMA Biological Collections and the Edith F. Andrews Ornithology Collection are an important resource for scientists and visitors alike. Come to this free drop-in program at the newly refurbished Research Center at 2 Vestal Street. During your time at the Open Hours, you will learn about the collections, why collections are so important to science, and examine different specimens during each session.

From bird specimens to mammals, from insects to plants, you never know what will be on display! Learn and ask questions from knowledgeable MMA staff.

No registration required. All ages welcome with adult supervision.

1st and 3rd Fridays of the Month 3 pm – 5 pm

Free for Members and Non-Members Donations Encouraged Location: Research Center, 2 Vestal St.

Wine and Mobiles with Cindy Pease Roe Celebrated upsculpting artist Cindy Pease Roe will return to the island to help you create mobiles that are fascinating and attractive. Come and create a beautiful fish mobile with endless possibilities of color and form. Cindy Pease Roe will guide you through a simple design using wire and colorful marine plastics picked up from beach cleanups. The mobiles can be hung from the ceiling or shelves. No experience necessary, just a willingness to experiment, design, and laugh.

Pre-registration required

Thursday, August 9 Thursday, August 16 6:30 pm - 8 pm

5:30 pm - 7 pm The Artists Association of Nantucket 33 Washington Street 24 Amelia Drive Sponsored by

Members: $85 • Non-Members: $100 - 26 -

The Nantucket Red-Tie SoirĂŠe Our Biggest Fundraiser of the Year!

Nantucket Red-Tie SoirĂŠe

Great food, dancing, a silent auction, and unique science "exhibits" at the beautiful Sankaty Head Golf Club has become a hallmark of this annual and highly anticipated event on Nantucket.

Buy your tickets early to this typically sold-out event.

And as you might expect, there will be special guests to help us celebrate the 200th birthday of Maria Mitchell.

Sunday, July 8 7 pm - 10 pm Location: Sankaty Head Golf Club Tickets: $300 each Available online at mariamitchell.org

Sponsorships Are Available: Contact: Shelley Dresser 508-228-9198; sdresser@mariamitchell.org

Special Guest: Former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark, Rufus Gifford.

In 1847, the King of Denmark awarded Maria Mitchell a gold medal for her discovery of a telescopic comet.

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Discovery Programs With the understanding that students learn best through experience, the Summer Discovery Programs are dedicated to developing students' knowledge and interest in the outdoor world, connecting students to Nantucket's local environment, and inspiring youth to discover ways that they can work to protect our natural world. Children have the opportunity to participate in activities such as beach exploration, snorkeling, seining, discovery hikes, wetland studies, survival skill instructions, live animal programs, orienteering, kayaking, games, art projects, insect collections, and more.

MMA conforms to the rules and regulations for MA and is licensed by the local board of health.

Pre-Wee Wee Explorers Habitat Hoppers Eco-Investigators Teen Naturalist

Ages 3.5 - 5 with adult Ages 5 - 6 Ages 7 - 9 Ages 10 - 12 Ages 13 - 16

Island Explorers – Nantucket Residents Only

Join us for a special week of camp for year-round residents of Nantucket. You will explore coastal and upland habitats in search of critters, play games, listen to stories, make crafts, and so much more! Max Capacity – 10 each group Wee Explorers June 11-15, 18-22 8:50 am – 1pm; Members: $150 • Non-Members: $225 Habitat Hoppers June 11-15 June 18-22

8:50 am – 1pm; Members: $150 • Non-Members $225 8:50 am – 3 pm; Members: $185 • Non-Members $260

Eco-Investigators June 18-22 8:50 am – 3 pm; Members: $185 • Non-Members $260 8:50 am – 3 pm; Members: $185 • Non-Members $260 June 25-29 Note that there will NOT be an Island Explorers dedicated camp this year, but we will allow year-round residents to register for the scheduled EI class at this rate during those two weeks. You must get a discount code by emailing kbotelho@mariamitchell.org before registering.

Pre-Wee Ages 3.5-5 with Adult Guardian Tales, Scales, and Stars

Introduce your child to MMA's Discovery Programs during this preschool and guardian camp. Parents, nannies, relatives, or babysitters at least 18 years old, are welcome to participate as the child's guardian. Each day, you will play games, sing songs, make crafts, and enjoy a themed snack to learn about Nantucket's animals, habitats, or the stars and planets above. This class will be based at 33 Washington Street. Each week will have new topics and activities so feel free to sign up for multiple sessions! Max Capacity – 5 pairs.

June 11-15 9:30 am – 12 pm June 25-29 9:30 am – 12 pm July 9-13 9:30 am – 12 pm July 23-27 9:30 am – 12 pm Aug 6-10 9:30 am – 12 pm Members: $250 per adult/child pair • Non-Member: $325 per adult/child pair - 28 -

Discovery Programs Wee Explorers Ages 5-6 Coastal Critters & Comets - NEW!

How many different kinds of animals live in the ocean and on the beach? Join us and travel to different coastal habitats in search of crabs, fish, birds, and other beach inhabitants. During the week, we will launch into a galaxy of fun as we explore comets, stars, planets, and more in honor of Maria Mitchell’s 200th Birthday. This session will include games, hands-on experiences with animals, cosmic art projects, and free exploration time. Each session will have a unique theme that will be determined by the summer instructors.

June 18-22 8:50 am – 1 pm Member: $390 • Non-Member: $465 July 23-27 8:50 am – 1 pm Member: $390 • Non-Member: $465 Aug 13-17 8:50 am – 1 pm Member: $390 • Non-Member: $465

Animal Signs & Senses - NEW!

Get your nature detective skills going as we explore beaches, forests, fields, and more in search of animals and any evidence they've left behind. Use your own senses to discover clues in the landscape and how animals use their senses to survive. This session will include games, hands-on lessons with scientific equipment, free exploration time, and more. Each session will have a unique theme that will be determined by the summer instructors.

June 11-15 8:50 am – 1 pm Member: $390 • Non-Member: $465 July 9-13 8:50 am – 1 pm Member: $390 • Non-Member: $465 Aug 6-10 8:50 am – 1 pm Member: $390 • Non-Member: $465

Aware in the Wild - NEW!

Be aware in the wild, it’s best for survival. Travel around Nantucket's inland areas in search of birds, bugs, trees, and leaves. Learn about the weird, wacky, and wonderful things that live all around us, what they need to survive, and how we can survive off the land. We will visit different habitats each day to learn about the plants and animals that live there, make tasty treats from wild edibles, play nature inspired games, and more. Each session will have a unique theme that will be determined by the summer instructors. Note: not recommended for children prone to food allergies.

July 2-6 (no camp July 4) 8:50 am – 1 pm Member: $390 • Non-Member: $465 July 30- Aug 3 8:50 am – 1 pm Member: $390 • Non-Member: $465

Animals, Authors & Art

This session is perfect for creative and crafty kids. Each day, we will explore a new habitat, learn about the animal of a day through exploration and story time, then make an art project based on that day’s lessons. Each session will have different stories and animals featured.

June 25-29 8:50 am – 1 pm Member: $390 • Non-Member: $465 July 16-20 8:50 am – 1 pm Member: $390 • Non-Member: $465

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Discovery Programs

Waves and Weather-Wise – NEW!

You’ll have a swell time uncovering the mysteries of marine life and how different species survive in an ever-changing world of waves and weather.

Travel to north shore beaches and upland habitats, use scientific equipment to record daily weather conditions, observe animal behaviors in their natural environment, and learn about the world of waves around us through music, experiments, and more. Each session will have a unique theme that will be determined by the summer instructors.

July 2-6 (no camp July 4) 8:50 am - 3 pm Members: $485 • Non-Members: $560 July 23-27 8:50 am - 3 pm Members: $485 • Non-Members: $560 Aug 13-17 8:50 am - 3 pm Members: $485 • Non-Members: $560

Growing Up Wild - NEW!

Explore Nantucket's beaches, wetlands, forests, and grasslands in search of fascinating plants and animals in each habitat. Through games, free observation time, and hands-on activities, you will understand how different animals take care of their young, how plants grow and spread across the island, and the challenges both plants and animals face along the way. Each session will have a unique theme that will be determined by the summer instructors.

June 25-29 July 16-20 Aug 6-10

8:50 am - 3 pm 8:50 am - 3 pm 8:50 am - 3 pm

Members: $485 • Non-Members: $560 Members: $485 • Non-Members: $560 Members: $485 • Non-Members: $560

Upcycling Adventures

Turn trash to treasure while going on adventures! We’ll explore a variety of the island's diverse habitats and learn about the important resources they provide for all living things. Through games and art projects, we will discover ways to protect these habitats; reduce the resources we use; and turn old clothes, household materials, and litter into useful products instead of throwing them in the trash. Each session will have a unique theme that will be determined by the summer instructors.

July 9-13 8:50 am - 3 pm Members: $485 • Non-Members: $560 July 30-Aug 3 8:50 am - 3 pm Members: $485 • Non-Members: $560

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Discovery Programs Habitat Hoppers Ages 7-9 Beach BioBlitz - NEW!

Become a citizen scientist for a week as we discover the fascinating diversity of plants and animals that survive in Nantucket's salty waters and wetlands.

During visits to north shore beaches and harbors, we will record all species we find through seining, hand net collections, fishing, and more. At the end of each day, we will share our findings with the public on the MMA's social media platforms. Through games, collection activities, visual aids, and free exploration time, we will investigate the external and internal structures and adaptations of these plants and animals in order to understand what enables them to survive in these challenging environments. Each session will have a unique theme that will be determined by the summer instructors.

July 9-13 8:50 am – 1 pm Members: $390 • Non-Members: $465 Aug 13-17 8:50 am – 1 pm Members: $390 • Non-Members: $465

Wild Survival

Do you think you could survive if you were alone in the wilderness? Come learn survival techniques such as how to read a map and use a compass, make rope from native reeds, forage for edible plants, and build a shelter out of nothing but what is found around you. In addition, we will learn the basics of tracking deer, mice, birds, and insects as we find them and study their behaviors. Each session will have a unique theme that will be determined by the summer instructors.

June 25-29 8:50 am – 1 pm Members: $390 • Non-Members: $465 July 23-27 8:50 am – 1 pm Members: $390 • Non-Members: $465

Ecosystem Engineers - NEW!

We will investigate Nantucket’s diverse habitats in search of plants and animals that fill the role of ecosystem engineers. These organisms use the resources around them along with their own adaptations to create, modify, maintain, or destroy habitats. Learn how humans replicate the efforts of nature's engineers in our own buildings and technologies through games, design and construction challenges, and robot building. Each session will have a unique theme that will be determined by the summer instructors.

July 2-6 (no camp July 4) 8:50 am – 1 pm Members: $390 • Non-Members: $465 July 30-Aug 3 8:50 am – 1 pm Members: $390 • Non-Members: $465

Nature’s Elements - NEW!

Nature will be our inspiration during this artistically charged discovery session.

We will seek out the elements of design – line, color, shape and form, texture, and light and shade – found all around us in Nantucket's plants, animals, landscapes and skies. Put your observation skills to work during plant and animal collection trips using aquatic nets, insect nets, magnifying boxes, and more.

Turn your vision of nature into a masterpiece! Each session will have a unique theme that will be determined by the summer instructors.

June 11-15 8:50 am – 1 pm Members: $390 • Non-Members: $465 July 16-20 8:50 am – 1 pm Members: $390 • Non-Members: $465 Aug 6-10 8:50 am – 1 pm Members: $390 • Non-Members: $465 - 31 -

Discovery Programs EGGstraordinary Adventures - NEW!

Get your boots, nets, and binoculars ready!

We will wade through marshes, go seining in fresh or salt water, kayak among the fish and waterfowl, and explore fields and forests in search of insects, snakes, birds, frogs, turtles, and their young. Whether it starts with an egg or a seed, you will learn about the unique and diverse life cycles of Nantucket's plants and animals and how the environment can shape their physical characteristics through hands-on activities, games, and guided investigations. Each session will have a unique theme that will be determined by the summer instructors.

June 18-22 8:50 am – 3 pm Members: $485 • Non-Members: $560 July 9-13 8:50 am – 3 pm Members: $485 • Non-Members: $560 July 30–Aug 3 8:50 am – 3 pm Members: $485 • Non-Members: $560

Underwater Explorations

What better way to experience Nantucket than underwater? Nantucket is known for its ocean, harbor, beach, and dune ecosystems! We’ll explore these aquatic and coastal systems, and the animals that live there, through such activities as seining, fishing, and beachcombing. Two snorkeling trips and a visit to the MMA's Aquarium are also included in this week of wet, watery fun!

Each session will have a unique theme that will be determined by the summer instructors. Please note: Participants must be able to demonstrate strong swimming skills in order to join the snorkeling portion of the activities.

July 2-6 (no camp July 4) 8:50 am – 3 pm Members: $485 • Non-Members: $560 July 16-20 8:50 am – 3 pm Members: $485 • Non-Members: $560 Aug 6-10 8:50 am – 3 pm Members: $485 • Non-Members: $560

Exploring Art in Ecosystems - NEW!

Come and join us as we investigate Nantucket's ecosystems and the interdependence of plants and animals through nature inspired art projects.

This class fuses our love of science and outdoor adventure with artistic expression. We will incorporate our daily explorations, investigations, and observations with art projects such as painting, sculpture, collage, paper machê, and more. Each session will have a unique theme that will be determined by the summer instructors.

June 25-29 8:50 am – 3 pm Members: $485 • Non-Members: $560 July 23-27 8:50 am – 3 pm Members: $485 • Non-Members: $560 Aug 13-17 8:50 am – 3 pm Members: $485 • Non-Members: $560 Scholarships to Summer Discovery Camps are available thanks to the generosity of egcf. To see if you qualify for a scholarship, call the Maria Mitchell Association at 508.228.9198 or visit mariamitchell.org.

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Discovery Programs Eco-Investigators Ages 10-12 Marine iBiology - NEW!

If you love marine life and technology, then join us in this action-packed week of ocean exploration. We will embark on a kayak expedition to learn about physical oceanography, study invertebrate and fish anatomy through traditional and digital dissections, snorkel to find local fish and invertebrate species, practice underwater digital photography during a second snorkeling trip, take a cruise with Shearwater Expeditions, observe animal behavior at the MMA's Aquarium, and learn how technology is used to study the mysteries of the deep and enhance aquaculture practices. Please note: Participants must be able to demonstrate strong swimming skills in order to snorkel. Max Capacity: 10 July 2-6 (no camp July 4) 8:50am - 3pm Members: $500 • Non-Members: $575 July 23-27 8:50am - 3pm Members: $500 • Non-Members: $575 Aug 6-10 8:50am - 3pm Members: $500 • Non-Members: $575

Imitate to Innovate - NEW!

Nature and invention collide during this biomimicry-based week! Discover how plant and animal adaptations have inspired the design of swimsuits, wind turbines, planes, trains, and so much more. Come explore Nantucket’s land, sea, and skies in search of inspirations for new engineering designs and technologies.

Maybe you will become the next best inventor while kayaking along the coast, building a robot to take home, collecting marine life with nets, or during an up-close encounter with a red-tailed hawk. Max Capacity: 10 June 18-22 8:50am - 3pm Members: $500 • Non-Members: $575 July 16-20 8:50am - 3pm Members: $500 • Non-Members: $575

Cosmic & Climate Connections - NEW!

In celebration of Maria Mitchell’s 200th Birthday, we will investigate Earth and Space, and how they are connected through climate science. Understand how changes in our climate could impact plant and animal populations, food sources, and our coastline through games, hands-on experiments, animal collection, and adventures into the island’s unique and rare ecosystems.

During a trip to of one of the MMA’s observatories, you will learn how NASA’s observations from space have helped scientists understand how the Earth’s climate has changed and how they observe weather on other planets. This program promises to be out of this world! Max Capacity: 10 June 25-29 8:50am - 3pm Members: $500 • Non-Members: $575 Aug 13-17 8:50am - 3pm Members: $500 • Non-Members: $575 - 33 -

Discovery Programs Green Guardians

Do you have what it takes to be a Green Guardian of Nantucket? Each morning will begin with a 1-2 hour service project such as a beach clean-up, weeding the MMA's Giving Garden, removing invasive plants for the Nantucket Conservation Foundation, or making pet toys for Safe Harbor for Animals. Afterwards, you will be off on an island adventure to enjoy the rest of the day. Activities include kayaking, hiking, seining, and more! At the end of camp, you will receive a certificate of completion for the hours of service you provided that you can use for school, Scouts, honor societies, or other programs. Max Capacity: 10 July 9-13 8:50am - 3pm Members: $485 • Non-Members: $560 July 30–Aug 3 8:50am - 3pm Members: $485 • Non-Members: $560

Teen Naturalist Leadership Program Ages 13 - 16 Marine and Terrestrial Ecology

During this program, you will explore the diverse marine and terrestrial ecosystems all around Nantucket. Study topics such as fish and invertebrate anatomy, physical oceanography, marine and terrestrial ecology, as well as animal classification and behaviors. Join us and learn while having fun snorkeling, seining, hiking, kayaking, beach combing, animal tracking, and more. Participants will build natural history knowledge and public speaking skills helpful for volunteering in museums, aquariums, or other natural science facilities. Additional opportunities may include fish and invertebrate dissections, fish printing, plankton collections, shellfishing, and more! Please note: Participants must be able to demonstrate strong swimming skills in order to snorkel. We require that all students interested in volunteering at the MMA Aquarium and Natural Science Museum complete at least one of the NLP courses. Max Capacity: 5 July 2-6 (no camp July 4) 8:50am - 4:30pm Members: $425 • Non-Members: $500 July 16-20 8:50am - 4:30pm Members: $425 • Non-Members: $500 July 30–Aug 3 8:50am - 4:30pm Members: $425 • Non-Members: $500 Aug 13-17 8:50am - 4:30pm Members: $425 • Non-Members: $500

Community Service and Ecology

In addition to participating in activities offered in the Marine and Terrestrial Ecology course, this program offers you the opportunity to work with other island organizations and take part in rewarding projects that benefit our island and community. Throughout the week, you will gain 5 hours of community service with our partners including the Nantucket Conservation Foundation and Safe Harbor for Animals. Activities may include invasive plant removal, garden maintenance or vegetable harvesting, making upcycled bags for the food bank, and more. We require all students interested in volunteering at the MMA Aquarium and Natural Science Museum to complete at least one of the NLP courses. Max Capacity: 5 July 9-13 8:50am - 4:30pm Members: $425 • Non-Members: $500 July 23-27 8:50am - 4:30pm Members: $425 • Non-Members: $500 Aug 6-10 8:50am - 4:30pm Members: $425 • Non-Members: $500 All students interested in volunteering at the Aquarium or Natural History Museum must complete at least one of the Teen Naturalist Leadership Programs before volunteering.

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2018 Science Speaker Series 2018 Science Speaker Series

Each summer, the Maria Mitchell Association hosts sceintists, educators, and research experts on a wide variety of topics. Broaden your knowledge and appreciation of science and education and attend the MMA's Science Speaker Series.

Wednesdays, June 13 through Sept. 12 Sponsored by 33 Washington Street (unless otherwise noted) 7 pm - 8 pm Members: Free • Non-Members: $10 Visit mariamitchell.org for a complete list of speakers and their topics. This season, the Maria MItchell Association is pleased to host three very special guest speakers as part of the 2018 Birthday Speaker Series. Due to a larger expected audience, these three speakers will present at either the Nantucket Atheneum or the Nantucket Whaling Museum as noted below.

Science Speaker Series; Special Birthday Speaker: David Baron June 27 7 pm; Nantucket Atheneum. Free to all.

Wed

David Baron is a journalist, author, and broadcaster with a thirty-year career

in public radio as an environment correspondent for NPR. Author of the books American Eclipse and The Beast in the Garden.

Science Speaker Series; Special BirthdaySpeaker: Dava Sobel July 25

7 pm; Nantucket Whaling Museum. Admission fee.

Wed

Dava Sobel is a former New York Times science reporter and noted author.

Her books included Longitude, Galileo's Daughter, and her newest, The Glass Universe which she will discuss.

Aug 22 Wed

Science Speaker Series; Special Birthday Speaker: J. Drew Lanham 7 pm; Nantucket Atheneum. Free to all.

J. Drew Lanham is an alumni Distinguished Professor of Wildlife Ecology, Master Teacher and Certified Wildlife Biologist in the Forestry and Environmental Conservation Department at Clemson University. His newest book, The Home Place will be part of his discussion.

Dava Sobel • July 25, Whaling Museum, NHA

David Baron • June 27, Nantucket Atheneum

J. Drew Lanham August 22, Nantucket Atheneum

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200 th Birthday Celebration & Events To commemorate the 200th birthday of Maria Mitchell, the Maria Mitchell Association has planned a year of events to honor her legacy and mark this historic milestone.

For full details of the events on the calendar, visit mariamitchell.org

January

10/Wed American Astronomical Society (AAS) Meeting and Breakfast National Harbor, MD; 7 am - Noon

March

17/Sat Nantucket Science Festival Nantucket Middle School; 10 am - 2 pm 21/Wed Celebrating Nantucket Women in Science in Maria Mitchell’s 200th Year Nantucket Atheneum; 7 pm 24/Sat Maria Mitchell and the Daring Daughters of Nantucket Island Vestal Street; 10 am - Noon

April

9/Mon The Planets (Part 1) - A four-part presentation by

Dr. Regina Jorgenson Nantucket Atheneum; 5:30 pm 16/Mon The Planets (Part 2) - A four-part presentation by

Dr. Regina Jorgenson Nantucket Atheneum; 5:30 pm 22/Sun

Charity Brunch hosted by Nantucket Island Resorts to benefit the Maria Mitchell Association and Nantucket Community Sailing Brant Point Grill; 10 am - 2 pm

28/Sat Daffodil Weekend Antique Car Parade with Maria Mitchell Main Street to 'Sconset; Noon

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200 th Birthday Celebration & Events April (continued)

30/Mon The Planets (Part 3) - A four-part presentation by

Dr. Regina Jorgenson Nantucket Atheneum; 5:30 pm

May

5/Sat Maria Mitchell and the Daring Daughters of Nantucket Island Vestal Street; 10 am - Noon 7/Mon The Planets (Part 4) - A four-part presentation by

Dr. Regina Jorgenson Nantucket Atheneum; 5:30 pm

June

3/Sun The Comet Chaser – A Family Fun Event 5 Bartlett Farm Road; Noon - 2 pm 27/Wed Special Guest Speaker David Baron Nantucket Atheneum; 7 pm - 8 pm

July

8/Sun Nantucket Red-Tie Soirée Sankaty Head Golf Club; 7 pm - 10 pm

For ticket and sponsorship opportunities visit mariamitchell.org 25/Wed Special Guest Speaker Dava Sobel NHA's Whaling Museum; 7 pm - 8 pm

August

1/Wed Maria Mitchell’s 200th Birthday Party Vestal Street; 1 pm - 4 pm

• Children’s Sidewalk Parade from the

Nantucket Atheneum to Vestal St.

• Proclamation by Governor Baker

• Proclamation by Nantucket Select Board 12/Sun Nantucket Meteor Shower Party Surfside Beach; 10 pm - Midnight 22/Wed Guest Speaker J. Drew Lanham Nantucket Atheneum; 7 pm - 8 pm Details at mariamitchell.org - 37 -

200 th Birthday Celebration & Events September

15/Sat Maria Mitchell and the Daring Daughters of Nantucket Island Vestal Street; 10 am - Noon

October

5 - 6 Maria Mitchell Women in Science Symposium Fri/Sat Babson Executive Conference Center Wellesley, MA

Sponsored by:

Walk In the Footsteps of Maria Mitchell New Self-Guided Historic Walking Tour

Pick up a map and guide at the MMA Administrative Offices on Vestal Street, or pick one up at the Nantucket Visitors Information Center at 25 Federal Street.

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There will come with the greater love of science greater love to one another. Living more nearly to Nature is living farther from the world and its follies, but nearer to the world’s people; it is to be of them, and for them, and especially for their improvement. – Maria Mitchell

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