Westport Historical Society

25 Avery Place, Westport CT 06880 – (203)222-1424

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Kids Programs

Junior Marine Biologists – July 23-27

Join us as we study marine life on Long Island Sound
Children Ages 5-10, 10 am – 2 pm,
$275, Members $250, register on line at Marine Biologists

 

This is a special week led by Rindy Higgins, Director of Sherwood Island Nature Center.  Build a salt-water aquarium and collect different live critters all week long while learning to manage their environment.  (more…)

Legends of Native America August 6-10

Study how Connecticut’s original inhabitants lived in harmony with nature
Ages 5-10, 10 am – 2 pm
$275, Members $250,  to register: Legends

Led by Education Director, Elizabeth DeVoll, Make arrowheads, thread wampum, weave tapestries, string Native American jewelry, create dream catchers and explore native American crafts and legends.Experience a drum circle; learn Native American customs and culture. Play Native American games, explore local nature, and cook Native American treats.

Wilderness Explorers August 13-17

Ages 5-10, 10 am – 2 pm
$275, Members $250, To Register Explorers

 

Led by Naturalist Drew Shuptar-Rayvis of Sticks & Stones Farm in Newtown.  Learn how to identify trees, plants and animal tracks.  Explore the Saugatuck River and its natural inhabitants. 

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