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Calendar of Events
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| Sep 1 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Marine Ecology Field Trip Everyone becomes a scientist in this educational discovery program! Get a first-hand at unique sea creatures found on Nantucket as you help collect and identify fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life as part of the Aquarium's biodiversity study of Nantucket's harbors. These are car pooling events and great for the entire family. Wear appropriate clothing for the beach. Members $15 adults/$10 child; Non-members $20 adults/$10 child. |
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| Sep 1 | 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM | Open Night at Loines Observatory View the Moon, stars, planets, galaxies, nebulae, and more. The telescope viewing will be accompanied by commentary from a professional astronomer and followed by a comprehensive constellation tour. Program is WEATHER PERMITTING. $15 adults, $10 children (6-12). Free for MMA members. |
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| Sep 2 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Marine Ecology Field Trip Everyone becomes a scientist in this educational discovery program! Get a first-hand at unique sea creatures found on Nantucket as you help collect and identify fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life as part of the Aquarium's biodiversity study of Nantucket's harbors. These are car pooling events and great for the entire family. Wear appropriate clothing for the beach. Members $15 adults/$10 child; Non-members $20 adults/$10 child. |
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| Sep 3 | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Birding Field Trips Join Ornithologist Dr. Bob Kennedy and/or our professional birding staff on a tour of the "birding hotspots" on Nantucket. Weekly destinations vary, but sites include Eel Point, Harbor Flats, and Madaket for shorebirds, and State Forest, Squam Farm, and the Woods for land birds. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at the Science Library Courtyard, 2 Vestal Street. Members $10 adults/$5 child; Non-members $20 adults/$10 child. |
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| Sep 3 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Marine Ecology Field Trip Everyone becomes a scientist in this educational discovery program! Get a first-hand at unique sea creatures found on Nantucket as you help collect and identify fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life as part of the Aquarium's biodiversity study of Nantucket's harbors. These are car pooling events and great for the entire family. Wear appropriate clothing for the beach. Members $15 adults/$10 child; Non-members $20 adults/$10 child. |
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| Sep 3 | 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM | Open Night at Loines Observatory View the Moon, stars, planets, galaxies, nebulae, and more. The telescope viewing will be accompanied by commentary from a professional astronomer and followed by a comprehensive constellation tour. Program is WEATHER PERMITTING. $15 adults, $10 children (6-12). Free for MMA members. |
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| Sep 4 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Marine Ecology Field Trip Everyone becomes a scientist in this educational discovery program! Get a first-hand at unique sea creatures found on Nantucket as you help collect and identify fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life as part of the Aquarium's biodiversity study of Nantucket's harbors. These are car pooling events and great for the entire family. Wear appropriate clothing for the beach. Members $15 adults/$10 child; Non-members $20 adults/$10 child. |
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| Sep 6 | 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM | Open Night at Loines Observatory View the Moon, stars, planets, galaxies, nebulae, and more. The telescope viewing will be accompanied by commentary from a professional astronomer and followed by a comprehensive constellation tour. Program is WEATHER PERMITTING. $15 adults, $10 children (6-12). Free for MMA members. |
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| Sep 7 | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Birding Field Trips Join Ornithologist Dr. Bob Kennedy and/or our professional birding staff on a tour of the "birding hotspots" on Nantucket. Weekly destinations vary, but sites include Eel Point, Harbor Flats, and Madaket for shorebirds, and State Forest, Squam Farm, and the Woods for land birds. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at the Science Library Courtyard, 2 Vestal Street. Members $10 adults/$5 child; Non-members $20 adults/$10 child. |
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| Sep 10 | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Birding Field Trips Join Ornithologist Dr. Bob Kennedy and/or our professional birding staff on a tour of the "birding hotspots" on Nantucket. Weekly destinations vary, but sites include Eel Point, Harbor Flats, and Madaket for shorebirds, and State Forest, Squam Farm, and the Woods for land birds. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at the Science Library Courtyard, 2 Vestal Street. Members $10 adults/$5 child; Non-members $20 adults/$10 child. |
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| Sep 12 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Nantucket Biodiversity Week |
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| Sep 13 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Nantucket Biodiversity Week |
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| Sep 14 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Nantucket Biodiversity Week |
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| Sep 15 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Nantucket Biodiversity Week |
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| Sep 16 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Nantucket Biodiversity Week |
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| Sep 17 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Nantucket Biodiversity Week |
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| Sep 18 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Nantucket Biodiversity Week |
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| Sep 19 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Nantucket Biodiversity Week |
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| Sep 20 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Nantucket Biodiversity Week |
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| Sep 21 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Nantucket Biodiversity Week |
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