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Scales & Tails Using live, non-releasable reptiles, this program will compare these species and discuss their adaptations. Many people conjure up images of slimy skin and bloodthirsty monsters when they hear the word “reptile.” This hands-on program works to dispel some of those fears by allowing students to examine snakeskins, turtle shells, skeletons, and other… 

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Owls of Maine: Habits and Adaptations of Maine’s Native Owls Three live owls are the highlights of this program, which introduces participants to the owls native to Maine and New England. Beginning with slides and sounds, participants will learn the identifying characteristics and calls of each owl.  Then, using talons, wings, and skulls, we explore… 

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Owls of Maine: Habits and Adaptations of Maine’s Native Owls Three live owls are the highlights of this program, which introduces participants to the owls native to Maine and New England. Beginning with slides and sounds, participants will learn the identifying characteristics and calls of each owl.  Then, using talons, wings, and skulls, we explore… 

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Predators: The Balance of Nature What are some commonly-held myths about predators, and what problems do they face? During our slide show, activities, and discussions, students see predators in the context of food webs and natural cycles. Students explore attitudes toward predators and reasons for their decline throughout history because of habitat loss and human interference…. 

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Predators: The Balance of Nature What are some commonly-held myths about predators, and what problems do they face? During our slide show, activities, and discussions, students see predators in the context of food webs and natural cycles. Students explore attitudes toward predators and reasons for their decline throughout history because of habitat loss and human interference…. 

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Scales & Tails Using live, non-releasable reptiles, this program will compare these species and discuss their adaptations. Many people conjure up images of slimy skin and bloodthirsty monsters when they hear the word “reptile.” This hands-on program works to dispel some of those fears by allowing students to examine snakeskins, turtle shells, skeletons, and other… 

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Scales & Tails Using live, non-releasable reptiles, this program will compare these species and discuss their adaptations. Many people conjure up images of slimy skin and bloodthirsty monsters when they hear the word “reptile.” This hands-on program works to dispel some of those fears by allowing students to examine snakeskins, turtle shells, skeletons, and other… 

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The Bugmobile: Magnifying the World of Arthropods Is a bug an insect? Is a spider a bug? Chewonki’s “Bugmobile” transports the world of arthropods—insects and their relatives—into the classroom. Using models, costumes, and live specimens, we explain the unique characteristics of four major groups of arthropods. Our live “bug” species will introduce you to some… 

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Build a Better World with Biomimicry Bring Chewonki’s Biomimicry presentation to your community this summer and learn how nature can inspire us to Build a Better World. This program is only available for the summer of 2017. Many of the engineering challenges facing humans today are similar to difficulties that exist in the natural world. Plants and animals have… 

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