Earth Week at The Mapparium/April School Vacation Week
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| Dates: | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri from 4/17/18 - 4/20/18 |
| Hours: | 10:00 am- 3:00 pm |
| Ages: | Toddlers, Kids, Teens |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor |
| Cost: | Free |
| Category: | School Vacation |
And don’t forget to explore the Mapparium all week—it’s free for everyone 17 and younger!
Workshops
Spying on spotted salamanders
What are vernal pools?
Why are they so important to spotted salamanders?
In this workshop we’ll look closely at the ecosystems where salamanders live—and think about ways we can help protect them.
Registration is required.
Thirst quenching
How does water move through the ground and flow into reservoirs and wells?
In this workshop, we’ll learn about pollution prevention, conservation—and how water is used in our world.
Working together, we’ll make water filters modeled after the Earth.
Registration is required.
Talking trash
We all throw things away—but where does our trash go?
This workshop shows the impact that trash has on the Earth.
We’ll learn how to effectively accomplish the “three R’s”—reduce, reuse, recycle—to help the environment.
Registration is required.
Drop-in Activities
Art-cycling
Create eco-friendly projects with recycled materials donated by The Boston Society of Architects Foundation.
Make an endangered animal sculpture—or even your own terrarium!
Registration is not required.
Youth tours in the Mapparium
“What’s in a Map?” (Grades K–5 and families) Learn about world geography and Mary Baker Eddy, while rhyming along to this interactive presentation.
“World of Ideas” (Grades 4–12 and families) Learn how ideas have traversed time and geography to change the world.
First come, first served.
Mapparium Admissions: Adults $6, Senior (62+) and U.S Military $4, Youth( 0-17) is Free!
Please Contact Educational Content and Group Needs:
Marie Palladino
Educational Programs Coordinator Email: [email protected] Phone: 617-450-7203
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.marybakereddylibrary.org/event/earth-week-mapparium/2018-04-17/
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
200 Massaschuetts Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115 map
Phone: 6174507000
The Mary Baker Eddy Library
200 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
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