Kids' Birdwatching

Friday June 12

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9:00 AM  –  10:30 AM

Step into the world of birds and coastal ecosystems with Kids' Bird Watching, a hands-on shoreline exploration program designed to introduce young learners to bird identification and observation skills. Led by Maria Mitchell Association Natural Science Museum staff, participants will learn how to observe, listen for, and identify local bird species using sight and sound while exploring Nantucket’s coastal habitats.

Children will be introduced to the basics of birding through binoculars, field guides, and mini field notebooks to record their sightings. Along the way, participants will discover how different bird species are connected to island ecosystems and shoreline environments, building curiosity, observation skills, and a deeper understanding of the natural world.

This program is designed for children ages 7 and older. Adults are welcome to accompany their child at no additional cost, and chaperones are encouraged. Participants should be prepared for a short 0.5-mile walk each way along coastal terrain and should wear appropriate closed-toe footwear and clothing for outdoor conditions. Please wear sunscreen and bring a water bottle.

This program meets at the MMA Aquarium at 32 Washington Street, Nantucket, MA. Pickup is prompt at program end time. Pre-registration is required and program closes at 3PM the day before.

Cost: $25 per child, adult chaperones free

Contact email: ekermani@mariamitchell.org

Cancellation and Refund Policy: We understand that plans change!  Because we are a small non-profit that benefits from the contributions made by our generous patrons and supporters, cancellations make it more challenging for us to manage program enrollment. Tickets are non-refundable, should you choose to cancel. However, tickets are eligible for an exchange before the date and time of the scheduled program subject to a $5 rescheduling service fee, per reservation, and program availability. If you wish to reschedule, please contact us at info@mariamitchell.org. 

In the event of a complete event or program cancellation by us ticket-holders will receive a ticket exchange or refund. Requests for exchanges or refunds must be made in writing, and received, no more than seven days from the date printed on the ticket. Rescheduling is not guaranteed and is based on current availability. No refund or credit will be given if the ticket holder requests a time that is unavailable for any reason. 

All offerings are subject to cancellation by the MMA at any time, with or without notice for reasons deemed necessary by the organization. In the event of a cancellation by us, we will make every effort to provide a ticket exchange at an amenable date and time to both parties and if we cannot, we will refund the purchase and credit the original payment method.

 
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