Summer Fun at the Huntsman

There are many exciting things happening at the Huntsman and Fundy Discovery Centre this summer. As the community comes together to help raise funds for the St. Andrews Playground Restoration Fund, the Huntsman is donating 50 per cent of the money raised from admissions at the Fundy Discovery Aquarium for the entire day on Canada Day, July 1. Look for our submission into the Canada Day parade and join us at the aquarium afterwards; explore the touch pool and other exhibits and stay for the seal feeding.

The Boys and Girls Club of St. Stephen will be joining us from July 2 - 4th for a day camp program that will have students learning about plankton, invertebrates, fish, marine mammals and seabirds; all types of animals found around the Bay of Fundy.  Students will take part in a number of games, activities and field trips designed around these topics.

On July 7th the first of our theme weeks begin. Throughout the summer, in July and August the staff at the Huntsman will raid the backrooms and their personal stashes of hidden treasures to show off some of the specialities of the Bay of Fundy. A children's day camp will be offered once per week during each theme week. Our first theme week is Plankton Week and on Wednesday July 10th children aged 7 to 12, can take part in a half day or full day program that will include educational games, themed activities, crafts and possibly a field excursion. For more information on our theme weeks and Young Explorer Days check out our website www.huntsmanmarine.ca.

Also beginning on July 8th, is the Introduction to Marine Biology course. This course is for students aged 15 to 18 and lasts for the week. Students will spend the week taking a fun, hands on approach to learning about the Bay of Fundy.  Activities include a scallop drag and otter trawl, various labs, a tour of the Fundy Discovery Centre and fields trips to Holey Point, Pottery Creek and Bar Road.

Here are some pictures of some of the many creatures waiting for you to visit!

The Wolfish likes to eat sea urchins.

A Sculpin shares a tank with the wolfish.

The seastars are slowly returning after last fall's infection.

 

A sea cucumber showing off its feeding tentacles.

Snorkel and Loki enjoying the sun.