NOTE: Because of Hurricane Irene, the Science Experiment program on Saturday, Aug. 27, has been postponed. The entire park is closed Sunday, Aug. 28.
Wednesday through Friday, Aug. 17- 19
SpongeBob Gang
Come to the Nature Center and search for SpongeBob, Mr. Krabs, Gary, Sandy, and other SpongeBob friends. Go on a scavenger hunt! Learn about the real creatures and how they are the same or different from the cartoon characters. Get a SpongeBob sticker and more!
At 2: Nature Walk, scavenger-hunt style. Fun for all ages. Kids can earn a sticker.
Saturday Aug. 20
More SpongeBob adventures at the Nature Center. See above.
At 1: Shell Hunt and Craft. Meet Nature Center staff at East Beach. Walk the strand, hunt for shells, and learn about the animals that live in them. Make a craft to bring home.
At 2: Storytime by the Sea. The Westport Library’s Kris Nash reads favorite picture books under the tent on the East Beach.
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Sunday, Aug. 21, and Wednesday through Saturday, Aug. 24- 27
Sounds Fishy Week: See live fish at the Nature Center! Play “Go Fish” and identify and learn about your “catch.” Make a fish wind sock to bring home.
Thursday, Aug. 25, from 1 to 4: Zoomobile! A live-animal show, presented by the Beardsley Zoo, under the tent on the East Beach.
POSTPONED Saturday, Aug. 27 at 2: Science Experiments. Bob Perry, Eagle Hill Southport’s science wizard (and teacher), conducts hands-on science experiments at the Nature Center. A sure-fire hit; no goggles needed.
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Wednesday through Friday, Aug. 31-Sept. 2
Eat or Be Eaten Week: Come help Nature Center staff feed the animals. Play a food web game.
