Scientists need our help! Start by learning about some of the community/citizen science projects The Maritime Aquarium is partnered with, as well as take some real data. We will go outside (weather permitting) to take a plankton and water sample from the dock, use microscopes to observe the plankton and record our observations. Then, by observing animals throughout the aquarium, we can brainstorm how we would study them in their natural habitat with our own community/citizen science project! This program will help complete the requirements for the Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey.

To help us learn about animals all over the world, we will visit the animals we have in our care at the Aquarium. Just like scientists, we will study the animals in their habitat to understand how they are able to survive and discuss what may happen if their home changes. This program will help complete requirements 1, 2, and 4 of the Animal Habitats Badge.

Girls will learn how animals and humans alike need clean water to have a healthy life. Through a guided exploration of the Aquarium, we will understand how trash makes its way into the water, and how that can affect our animals and us. By the end of our time together, we will have brainstormed ways that we can keep trash out of the water! This program will help complete the requirements for Eco Learner (Daisy) and Eco Friend (Brownie) Badges.