Traveling Natural History Program

This exciting and interactive program introduces students to our native warm-blooded vertebrates: Maine mammals. Hosted by the 7 Lakes Alliance in Belgrade, Maine.

The tide pool is home to a variety of species whose unique adaptations allow them to maintain stability in a world that is in a constant state of change. Hosted by the Witherle Memorial Library in Castine, Maine.

Learn about the four major groups of marine mammals, their special adaptations for keeping warm, finding food, and breathing air in the marine environment, and the many threats they face. Hosted by Gray Public Library.

The tide pool is home to a variety of species whose unique adaptations allow them to maintain stability in a world that is in a constant state of change. Hosted by Lithgow Public Library in Augusta, Maine.

The tide pool is home to a variety of species whose unique adaptations allow them to maintain stability in a world that is in a constant state of change. Hosted by Parsons Memorial Library in Alfred, Maine

Explore attitudes toward predators and reasons for their decline throughout history because of habitat loss and human interference. Discussion of current events emphasizes the importance of predators in maintaining the world’s ecological balance. Participants have the opportunity to study mounted animals and see three live, non-releasable predators. Hosted by 7 Lakes Alliance in Belgrade, Maine.

In this fun-filled hour, students will learn about adaptations, try on fun costumes, and see firsthand how three of our live, non-releasable animals have adaptations that help them thrive in their specific habitats, including our local marine habitat. Hosted by the Waldoboro Public Library.

Learn about the four major groups of marine mammals, their special adaptations for keeping warm, finding food, and breathing air in the marine environment, and the many threats they face. Hosted by Rice Public Library in Kittery, Maine.

Meet the Owls of Maine at the 7 Lakes Alliance in Belgrade, Maine. 

From forests to deserts, and grasslands to the oceans, we will explore different biomes of our planet and how they’re being affected by our changing climate. In this custom version of our Biomes presentation, funded through a grant secured by the ME State Library, we will spend time exploring one far away biome and two that are closer to home: the temperature forest and marine biomes. Hosted by Winterport Memorial Library in Winterport, Maine.

Is a bug an insect? Is a spider a bug? Chewonki’s “Bugmobile” transports the world of arthropods—insects and their relatives—into the Rumford Public Library.

The tide pool is home to a variety of species whose unique adaptations allow them to maintain stability in a world that is in a constant state of change. Hosted by the Topsham Public Library.

Many people conjure up images of slimy skin and bloodthirsty monsters when they hear the word “reptile.” This program works to dispel some of those fears by allowing participants to examine snakeskins, turtle shells, skeletons, and other unique reptilian artifacts. Hosted by 7 Lakes Alliance in Belgrade, Maine.

The tide pool is home to a variety of species whose unique adaptations allow them to maintain stability in a world that is in a constant state of change. Hosted by the Milbridge Public Library.

Meet the Owls of Maine at the Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library in Presque Isle, Maine. 

A great program for children from pre-school through 2nd grade. Discover the differences and similarities between birds and mammals as we encourage active learning by dressing two students in our bear and bird costumes. Hosted by 7 Lakes Alliance in Belgrade, Maine.

The tide pool is home to a variety of species whose unique adaptations allow them to maintain stability in a world that is in a constant state of change. Hosted by the Ricker Memorial Library in Poland, Maine.

Learn about the four major groups of marine mammals, their special adaptations for keeping warm, finding food, and breathing air in the marine environment, and the many threats they face. Hosted by Auburn Public Library.

In this fun-filled hour, students will learn about adaptations, try on fun costumes, and see firsthand how three of our live, non-releasable animals have adaptations that help them thrive in their specific habitats, including our local marine habitat. Hosted by the Carrabassett Valley Public Library.

The tide pool is home to a variety of species whose unique adaptations allow them to maintain stability in a world that is in a constant state of change. Hosted by the Skowhegan Free Public Library.