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Marion Natural History Museum142 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum’s after school group had a fun time learning about the type of habitat terrapins need to survive and some of the hazards they face while they’re on land. From nest destruction and predation from coyotes and raccoons, and accidents when people and dogs are unaware of their presence, these animals need all the help they can get. Thankfully, Marion resident Debra Ewing and New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance (NEWCA) volunteers such as Gia Goodwin are there to help them get s
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Marion Halloween Parade142 viewsMarion Halloween Parade
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Woodland Walk for Mushrooms141 viewsMarion Natural History Museum hosted mycologist Adam Korejwa on September 13. Korejwa conducted a Woodland Walk for Mushrooms event at Shoolman Preserve in Rochester. Bolete, russula, honey, ghost pipe, and cauliflower mushrooms were all spotted, along with countless others. Whether it be on the ground, on a waterlogged fallen tree, or up the side of a living host-tree, mushrooms seemed to be all about. Roughly 40 people showed, including members of mycological societies, amateur enthusiasts, Rhode Islander
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Marion Natural History Museum141 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum’s afterschool group had a great time learning about Monarch life history and migration yesterday. The group sent a card to a school in Mexico near the Oyamel fir forests of the Central Highlands to share a little information about Marion. We’ll be hearing back from them next spring with more information about the Monarch’s winter habitat. Many thanks to Maggie Payne for sharing her butterfly expertise with the group! Please keep checking our website, www.marionmuseum.org, f
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Full Moon141 viewsFull Moon rising at Ned’s Point. Photo by Jennifer Shepley
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Acushnet Road140 views5:30 am in Mattapoisett on Acushnet Road, the beauty of Mattapoisett. Submitted by Patricia Cobb
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Crescent Beach140 viewsLast Saturday, the diving raft at Crescent Beach, Mattapoisett broke loose. Several (mostly older) residents held it from beaching in rough waters for approximately an hour while waiting for help from Mattapoisett Boatyard and while trying to reach a young volunteer who coordinates all things related to the raft. Photos courtesy Jennifer M. Capobianco
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Marion Natural History Museum140 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum’s afterschool group had a fun time learning about the history and biology of cranberries in Massachusetts. Thanks to Pamela Francis of the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association the kids had chances to dissect, inspect and bounce their berries to determine whether they were of good quality. Thank you to Pam and the CCCA for a fun and informative program. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Marion Town House Renovations139 viewsThe Marion Town House renovations began on Monday, September 1. Seen are images taken the second day of work, with ceiling tiles removed, wiring pulled from walls, tarps erected, floors covered with cardboard, floodlights set up, and tools scattered about. The sound of workers parroting orders echoed through the old halls. Photos by Sam Bishop
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Manuel & Felizarda Pina Park139 viewsManuel & Felizarda Pina Park dedication September 26. Photo by Robert Pina
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Woodland Walk for Mushrooms138 viewsMarion Natural History Museum hosted mycologist Adam Korejwa on September 13. Korejwa conducted a Woodland Walk for Mushrooms event at Shoolman Preserve in Rochester. Bolete, russula, honey, ghost pipe, and cauliflower mushrooms were all spotted, along with countless others. Whether it be on the ground, on a waterlogged fallen tree, or up the side of a living host-tree, mushrooms seemed to be all about. Roughly 40 people showed, including members of mycological societies, amateur enthusiasts, Rhode Islander
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Woodland Walk for Mushrooms138 viewsMarion Natural History Museum hosted mycologist Adam Korejwa on September 13. Korejwa conducted a Woodland Walk for Mushrooms event at Shoolman Preserve in Rochester. Bolete, russula, honey, ghost pipe, and cauliflower mushrooms were all spotted, along with countless others. Whether it be on the ground, on a waterlogged fallen tree, or up the side of a living host-tree, mushrooms seemed to be all about. Roughly 40 people showed, including members of mycological societies, amateur enthusiasts, Rhode Islander
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