Chewonki returns to the Gardens with their popular drop-in naturalist residency program, which is open to all and included in the daily admission price. This is the second of four focused on animals and their unique adaptations.

Two live owls, native to Maine and New England, are the highlight of this program. Participants will learn the identifying characteristics and calls of each owl using pictures and sounds. Get a close-up look at the talons, wings, and skulls of these silent nocturnal hunters.

Chewonki returns to the Gardens with their popular drop-in naturalist residency program, which is open to all and included in the daily admission price. This is the third of four focused on animals and their unique adaptations.

Explore the world of insects, spiders, and more with Chewonki's "Bugmobile"! Discover the unique characteristics of four major arthropod groups, often referred to as "bugs," through models, costumes, and live specimens. Their live "bug" species will introduce you to some of the fascinating adaptations essential for survival, such as mimicry, camouflage, armor, and the use of venom.

Chewonki returns to the Gardens with their popular drop-in naturalist residency program, which is open to all and included in the daily admission price. This is the fourth and last of four focused on animals and their unique adaptations.

Many people conjure up images of slimy skin and dangerous monsters when they hear the word "reptile." This hands-on program dispels some of those fears by allowing guests to examine snakeskins, turtle shells, skeletons, and other unique reptilian artifacts. Using live, non-releasable reptiles, we'll compare these species and discuss their adaptations.