The Southcoast Six Libraries, led by the Dighton Public Library, is offering two Sea Turtle Rescue Virtual Academy sessions with the New England Aquarium.
Wednesday, June 16 from 10:00 – 10:45 is for children aged 5 – 7, or kindergarten through grade 2. Please register to secure your spot. Please note: the Aquarium provided a video and activities to maximize your child’s experience ahead of your program. It can be found on your registration page.
Thursday, June 17 from 10:00 – 10:45 is designed for children aged 8 – 10, or grade 3 – grade 5. Please register to secure your spot. Please note: the Aquarium provided a video and activities to maximize your child’s experience ahead of your program. It can be found on your registration page.
Discover what it takes to be an ocean protector through exploring the Aquarium’s sea turtle rescue, rehabilitation, and release work. Investigate the journey of Munchkin, the largest loggerhead sea turtle to come through the Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital. Analyze and interpret data, such as that collected from tagging turtles and other ocean animals.
With support from an Aquarium educator, you will build an understanding of how humans safeguard and study animals and habitats, and how to take action to help protect sea turtles.
This program is made possible with CARES Act funding to Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. #MBLCCARESAct#IMLSGrant
