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Marion Natural History Museum96 viewsOn February 4, the Marion Natural History Museum’s afterschool group learned a few things about our most common backyard birds with Carol Molander of the Nasketucket Bird Club. In preparation for the Great Backyard Bird Count (February 13 and February 16), the kids received their own mini-guides showing images of the birds and also listened to their very distinct calls. When we ventured outside, the kids were the first to see a red-tailed hawk circling overhead. We also saw a European starling, American cro
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Marion Natural History Museum95 viewsOn February 4, the Marion Natural History Museum’s afterschool group learned a few things about our most common backyard birds with Carol Molander of the Nasketucket Bird Club. In preparation for the Great Backyard Bird Count (February 13 and February 16), the kids received their own mini-guides showing images of the birds and also listened to their very distinct calls. When we ventured outside, the kids were the first to see a red-tailed hawk circling overhead. We also saw a European starling, American cro
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Marion Natural History Museum405 viewsOn Friday night the Marion Natural History Museum welcomed state fish and wildlife biologist Stephen Wright. A large group joined us on a very chilly night to learn about beavers in Massachusetts. We heard about how beavers create and maintain their lodges, how they cache food for when their pond freezes over, and much more. No more mistaking a beaver, which averages 60 pounds, with a muskrat, which averages 2-4 pounds! We had a chance to examine pelts, skulls, teeth and examples of their favorite food. We
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Marion Natural History Museum132 viewsOn Friday night the Marion Natural History Museum welcomed state fish and wildlife biologist Stephen Wright. A large group joined us on a very chilly night to learn about beavers in Massachusetts. We heard about how beavers create and maintain their lodges, how they cache food for when their pond freezes over, and much more. No more mistaking a beaver, which averages 60 pounds, with a muskrat, which averages 2-4 pounds! We had a chance to examine pelts, skulls, teeth and examples of their favorite food. We
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137 viewsOn Saturday, January 10 the Marion Natural History Museum’s Nature Journaling program had a great time working with watercolors. We created color wheels and different techniques we could use to paint with watercolors. Next program is February 21 - Pen and Ink and Ink Wash. No experience necessary. To register please go to the museum’s website: www.marionmuseum.org. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Marion Natural History Museum123 viewsOn Saturday, January 10 the Marion Natural History Museum’s Nature Journaling program had a great time working with watercolors. We created color wheels and different techniques we could use to paint with watercolors. Next program is February 21 - Pen and Ink and Ink Wash. No experience necessary. To register please go to the museum’s website: www.marionmuseum.org. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Marion Natural History Museum115 viewsOn Saturday, January 10 the Marion Natural History Museum’s Nature Journaling program had a great time working with watercolors. We created color wheels and different techniques we could use to paint with watercolors. Next program is February 21 - Pen and Ink and Ink Wash. No experience necessary. To register please go to the museum’s website: www.marionmuseum.org. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Marion Natural History Museum135 viewsOn Saturday, January 10 the Marion Natural History Museum’s Nature Journaling program had a great time working with watercolors. We created color wheels and different techniques we could use to paint with watercolors. Next program is February 21 - Pen and Ink and Ink Wash. No experience necessary. To register please go to the museum’s website: www.marionmuseum.org. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Marion Natural History Museum144 viewsOn Saturday, January 10 the Marion Natural History Museum’s Nature Journaling program had a great time working with watercolors. We created color wheels and different techniques we could use to paint with watercolors. Next program is February 21 - Pen and Ink and Ink Wash. No experience necessary. To register please go to the museum’s website: www.marionmuseum.org. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Marion Town House164 viewsThe Marion Town House renovation project, as approved by residents at last year’s Spring Town Meeting, is on schedule and expected to finish in late-summer. The Town House was closed, and renovations began in September 2025, with work seeing the building become Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant, addition of a fire-suppression system, HVAC installation, and an internal lift. Photo by Shawn Sweet
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Marion Town House157 viewsThe Marion Town House renovation project, as approved by residents at last year’s Spring Town Meeting, is on schedule and expected to finish in late-summer. The Town House was closed, and renovations began in September 2025, with work seeing the building become Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant, addition of a fire-suppression system, HVAC installation, and an internal lift. Photo by Shawn Sweet
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Marion Town House131 viewsThe Marion Town House renovation project, as approved by residents at last year’s Spring Town Meeting, is on schedule and expected to finish in late-summer. The Town House was closed, and renovations began in September 2025, with work seeing the building become Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant, addition of a fire-suppression system, HVAC installation, and an internal lift. Photo by Shawn Sweet
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