MARCH
Monday, March 29
Turtle Talk, Get a close-up look at our local turtles from box turtles to snappers to our resident Diamondback Terrapins. Join an interpreter in the Discovery Room about life as a turtle, and touch a terrapin at our touch tank. 15-minute program runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the hour.
Tuesday, March 30
Crab Conferences, Join an interpreter by our Blue Crab exhibit as we take a close up look at some of the species of crabs that live in the bay, and learn how the crabs are doing at surviving. 15 minute propgram runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the hour.
Wednesday, March 31
Otters, Join an interpreter with the otter cart out in the Estuarium Hall to learn more about these playful creatures. Meet the Otter Keeper at 1:15 p.m. and see what the otters get for a snack. 15 minute program runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the hour.
APRIL
Thursday, April 1
The Magic and Mystery of Jellyfish, Jellyfish may be annoying to some, but they are an important part of the food chain. Join an interpretor at the Jellyfish exhibit to learn more about this critical part of the aquatic food chain. 15 minute program runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the hour.
Friday, April 2
The Fights of the Oyster, Since the 1600s this simple little bivalve has been the cause of multiple laws, pirating, and even death! Join an interpreter in the Maritime History Hall to learn more about the fights over the oyster in the past, and the current fight of the oyster for survival! 15 minute program runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the hours.
Saturday, April 3
Fossil Egg Hunt!: 10 a.m. Discover hidden fossil eggs throughout the museum. For children ages 3-7. Please bring your own basket for collecting eggs. Admission required.
Saturday, April 3
Wings Over Washington returns to fly kites in the field across from the museum. Kite kits available. Come on, let's go fly a kite! 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, April 5
Otter Breakfast: 9 a.m. Go behind the scenes to talk with a keeper and observe a feeding. A continental breakfast will be provided. Children must be 8 years or older and accompanied by an adult to participate. Fees are $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41.
Saturday, April 17
PEM Talks Climate Change Series presents Dr. William Ruddiman: The Impact of Early Agriculture on Global Climate at 3:00 p.m. in the auditorium; free. Funding provided by the Southern Maryland Heritage Area Consortium and the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, and the Boeing Company.
Friday, April 23
To the Last Drop: Our Looming Fresh Water Crises, a public forum focusing on having adequate fresh water to support existing development into the future, sponsored by the Calvert County and St. Mary's County League of Women Voters. Keynote address by Dr. Robert Summers, Deputy Secretary of the Maryland Department of the Environment. Displays and posters in the museum lobby, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Free
