The Marion Natural History Museum has the following after school programs available. All programs are $6 for members, $8 for nonmembers. To register, go to the museum's website, www.marionmuseum.org.

Winter food

Jan. 25 – Now that winter has removed many tree leaves, what’s left for animals to eat? For this session, participants will explore the diets of local animals and create a feeder for birds using items found in nature.

Nasketucket Bird Club

Feb. 15 – Look for winter birds with the Nasketucket Bird Club. Justin Barrett lead a walking trip to the harbor to look for winter ducks and other seasonal arrivals. Dress accordingly with warm boots, coats and hats. Feel free to bring binoculars, too.

Collections

March 8 – Natural History collections started with individual home collections that were shared with others. Kids may bring in their nature collections, such as shells, rocks, feathers, minerals etc. (no Pokemon collections please) to share with others. Kids will also get a behind the scenes tour of the museum’s collections and talk about labeling and creating a collection box to display their collections.

Basic computer mapping

March 29  – Explore one of the free programs provided by the state to help explore and create maps.

Herring of Southeast Massachusetts

April 12 – River herring play an important role in the culture, ecology and economies of coastal towns in Massachusetts. Because river herring are so important, many citizens dedicate a great deal of their time to protecting the rivers and ponds these fish spawn in. Rochester Herring Inspector David Watling will share background on this local fish species.

Bird Island

May 3 – During the annual trip to Bird Island with the Marion harbormaster, the group will talk about some of the changes being made to the island to give the birds more nesting area. This program fills fast, so get your registrations in as soon as possible!

All about worms

May 17 – What’s the difference between a nightcrawler and an earthworm? These important little animals are vital to the health of the soil, and they’re fun to watch. Join Jim and Madeleine Porter, worm enthusiasts, and explore the world of these creepy crawlies.