Maria Mitchell Association

Wildlife Wonders

Eco-Investigators, ages 10-12

August 16-20 

Daily Monday-Friday 8:50am-3pm (also offered the weeks of July 12 & 26, and August 16)

$400 members, $475 non-members

The  Eco-Investigators will experience local ecological research through active participation. They will be introduced to environmental stewardship and discover ways to help with local issues.. 

Class description for Ocean Explorers: Investigate the unique wildlife found on Nantucket. Learn wildlife research techniques by snorkeling the harbor, searching for seals, catching birds, and radio tracking a turtle.

Class details: Meets at the Nantucket Elementary School for bus transportation to each day's teaching site. On the day of seal cruise, class may run until 4, parents will be notified accordingly. For more information and Frequently Asked Questions, copies of required forms, and more, please click here. Please read over this information before you register for classes. By registering your child you are certifying that your child meets the age requirements for this class as of June 1, 2010.

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Please email registration@mmo.org to be placed on the waitlist for this class session. Include your full name, your phone number, your child's full name and age, and the name/date of the class you'd like. If a space opens, we will contact you as soon as possible. Waitlist ranking is based on the order in which we receive requests.