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Lecture: Long Ago and Far Away: Three “Summers” on a Remote Antarctic Island

Fairfield University Art Museum Bellarmine Hall, Diffley Board Room and streaming on the quicklive.com<https://quicklive.com> “One of the most unique experiences in my life – three austral summers on a small island off the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula – opened my eyes and mind to a future in science that would have never emerged without my time on Seal Island.” Brian Walker, PhD Brian Walker, PhD is Professor of Biology at Fairfield University. He studies how Magellanic penguins (a small species…

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March 14, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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Fairfield University Art Museum
Bellarmine Hall, Diffley Board Room and streaming on the quicklive.com<https://quicklive.com>
“One of the most unique experiences in my life – three austral summers on a small island off the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula – opened my eyes and mind to a future in science that would have never emerged without my time on Seal Island.” Brian Walker, PhD
Brian Walker, PhD is Professor of Biology at Fairfield University. He studies how Magellanic penguins (a small species native to South America) respond to stress and changes in their environment. In his lecture, entitled “Long Ago and Far Away: Three “Summers” on a Remote Antarctic Island,” Dr. Walker discusses his early career as a graduate student and early-career researcher.
His lecture is presented in conjunction with Helen Glazer: Walking in Antarctica (Bellarmine Hall Galleries, February 2–March 16). Learn more about that exhibition here<https://www.fairfield.edu/museum/walking-in-antarctica/>.

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Junior Curator: Spring Session 2

Ages 11 – 13 Meets at Heckscher WILD! Porch This program provides an overview of basic animal care and experiential learning on Heckscher Farm. The program includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the farm and various hands-on experiences, such as cleaning and feeding of animals. Upon completion of the program, each participant will be eligible to become a farm volunteer. Space is limited to 66 participants per session. Held from 3:30 – 5:00 pm each session day. Members: $145 Non-Members: $160…

Meets at Heckscher WILD!, 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT, 06903, United States

Home away from Homeschool: Curate a Mini Exhibit

  Get creative with innovative and inspiring art projects for homeschoolers. Each week we will focus on a different medium to create unique and colorful masterpieces. Using both traditional and alternative materials, students will enjoy being artistic and social! This month’s theme is Curate a Mini Exhibit.  Join us as we create our own museum, from the exhibition on view to marketing the opening – it’s all up to you! May 7, 2024 May 14, 2024 May 21, 2024 May…

Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, 06702, United States

After School: Kids, Lambs & Ducks (Tuesdays)

Session 1: Tuesdays, May 21 – June 4 Join us for a three-week farm adventure spent up close with our newest arrivals on the farm. Go in-pasture with our lambs and goat kids, learn how wool becomes yarn, and explore! As each session features the same curriculum, children may only register for one session. Limited to 8 children/session. Participants must be 5 years old by program date. Ages 5 – 9 3 weeks 3:45 – 5 pm Members: $51/3-week session…

Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT, 06903, United States

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