Riverside Family Scientists 2026: Plants In-Person
Join us for our third installment of Riverside Family Scientists, a series of interactive nature-based science activities at the library hosted by Maine Outdoor School and presented by Frenchman Bay Conservancy and the Ellsworth Public Library. Each week will feature a different topic, from skulls and birds to rocks and plants.
About Maine Outdoor School (MOS):
Maine Outdoor School connects learners of all ages with the natural world through hands-on, place-based outdoor learning experiences. We partner with schools, nonprofits, and community organizations to design programs that inspire curiosity, build knowledge, and strengthen connections to the outdoors.
Visit them on the web at www.maineoutdoorschool.org.
About Frenchman Bay Conservancy (FBC):
Frenchman Bay Conservancy, a nonprofit land trust serving eastern Hancock, ME, conserves distinctive ecosystems, lands, and waters for the benefit of all, from the Union River and Frenchman Bay watersheds east to the Hancock County line. Since 1987, FBC has conserved 20,000 acres in Hancock County.
Visit them on the web at www.frenchmanbay.org.
Session 1 - 6/23: Skulls
- How to draw scientifically
- What can we learn from the past?
- What does an animal’s skull tell us about its life?
Session 2 - 6/30: Birds
- Physical and behavioral adaptations
Session 3 - 7/7: Rocks
- What are the local types of rocks and how are they formed?
Session 4 - 7/14: Plants
- Life cycles
- The importance of pollinators
- Plant identification
Please register online. Registration is per individual event.
Special Event on July 28, 2 - 4 PM:
This year will also feature a two-hour youth drop-off field trip to Jordan Homestead with hands-on learning about the Union River Watershed. Please contact MOS to register for this event here.