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Amateur Science That is Anything But Amateur

June 26, 2020

As the new coordinator of the Naturalist Program, my goal is to cultivate a space for students to feel they belong, both within the program and also in science overall.…

Evolution of a Science Museum in a Global Pandemic

May 15, 2020

At the end of February, I was 1800 miles away in the state of Texas. My husband and I had to close down a bank account that was still open…

A Garden with a Growing Mission

March 23, 2020

Tomatoes need support. Zucchinis are sun-hungry plants and will take over your garden if left unchecked. Turnips should be kept in the ground until after the first frost for a…

From Volunteer to Intern to Staff

February 12, 2020

I recently graduated from the Veterinary Technology program at Mount Wachusett Community College, following my time as a volunteer in the wildlife department here at the museum. In my Veterinary…

What’s In the EcoTarium’s Cellar?

January 3, 2020

Nobody knows what’s in the EcoTarium’s cellar.  Seriously, not even me, and I’m our Collections Management Specialist.  Only about 1% of our collection is on display, which is perfectly usual…

Everyone’s at the Education Table

December 9, 2019

Teachers and school districts are being charged and challenged to shift the way science has typically been presented in a classroom. We as a museum, have to be cognizant of…