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Marion Natural History Museum163 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum's Coastal Explorations summer nature program had a wonderful time last week exploring a diverse selection of natural areas. We investigated marshes, bogs, vernal pools, and upland forest habitats and the plants and animals that call these areas home. The museum would like to thank the Marion Harbormaster's office for allowing us access to Bird Island to take a look at some of our more rare and endangered birds and their nesting habitat. Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold

Marion Natural History Museum155 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum's Coastal Explorations summer nature program had a wonderful time last week exploring a diverse selection of natural areas. We investigated marshes, bogs, vernal pools, and upland forest habitats and the plants and animals that call these areas home. The museum would like to thank the Marion Harbormaster's office for allowing us access to Bird Island to take a look at some of our more rare and endangered birds and their nesting habitat. Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold

Marion Art Center192 viewsOn view now through September 2 at the Marion Art Center is their annual members’ exhibit. Traditional land and seascapes in oil, watercolors, and pastels are punctuated by a few surprises such as metal art, weavings, and paper collages. Another must-see-to-be-believed opportunity to be refreshed by art. Photos by Marilou Newell

Marion Art Center153 viewsOn view now through September 2 at the Marion Art Center is their annual members’ exhibit. Traditional land and seascapes in oil, watercolors, and pastels are punctuated by a few surprises such as metal art, weavings, and paper collages. Another must-see-to-be-believed opportunity to be refreshed by art. Photos by Marilou Newell

Marion Art Center160 viewsOn view now through September 2 at the Marion Art Center is their annual members’ exhibit. Traditional land and seascapes in oil, watercolors, and pastels are punctuated by a few surprises such as metal art, weavings, and paper collages. Another must-see-to-be-believed opportunity to be refreshed by art. Photos by Marilou Newell

Wildlife179 viewsRobert Pina shared these wildlife photos he captured on Point Road in Marion.

Wildlife177 viewsRobert Pina shared these wildlife photos he captured on Point Road in Marion.

Marion Energy Management Committee 175 viewsOn July 28, Marion Energy Management Committee members Christian Ingerslev, Eileen Marum, Bill Saltonstall, and Alanna Nelson accompanied Town Planner Gil Hilario, Marion Facilities Manager Shawn Cormier, and Massachusetts Green Communities Southeast Regional Coordinator Lisa Sullivan on a tour of recently completed grant-funded projects. The group saw heat-pump and insulation installations at the Cushing Community Center, new insulation at the Music Hall, new gas furnaces at the Main and Silvershell water