South Shore Natural Science Center Norwell MA 2024
Located on 30 acres with a pond, meadows, woodlands and trails, the South Shore Natural Science Center in Norwell is home to the EcoZone interactive museum, Children’s Garden, and Nature Center Preschool.
Come meet native animals, hike or snowshoe our trails, enjoy our exhibits and events today!
PLAN A WEEKEND VISIT TO OUR TRAILS
Nature Center located on 30 acres
Six interpretive nature trails
Access to 200 acres of conservation land
Outdoor amphitheater and picnic area
Children’s Garden
Rescued animal exhibits
NATURE CENTER PRESCHOOL
Nature Center Preschool at the South Shore YMCA Natural Science Center supports young children’s investigations and ignites their passion for learning. By highlighting the interconnectedness of humans with the natural world, we provide a foundation of stewardship, inquiry, and innovative thinking.
NATURE ADVENTURES SUMMER CAMP
Our Nature Adventures Camp is an outdoor recreational summer day camp that offers exciting opportunities for children to learn about the natural world while they explore our 30 acres of woodlands and fields, with rambling nature trails, numerous vernal pools and quick access to Jacobs Pond.
upcoming special events
JOIN US FOR MAPLE DAY!
Saturday March 2nd 10am-2pm
It’s maple season! Join us for this community event at the South Shore YMCA Natural Science Center to celebrate the New England maple sugaring season. The day will be equally educational and delicious – with a tree-tapping demonstration, nature walks, kids’ crafts, live music, maple taste tests, a maple lab, maple food vendors, and more!
Maple Day will be held rain or shine. Food & beverage will be available for purchase from local vendors with a sweet maple twist!
ADMISSION:
Members:This event is FREE for South Shore YMCA members. Registration is required.
Nonmembers:
-$5 per child (under 2 enter free)
-$10 per adult
-$20 per family
ACTIVITIES
Tapping Demonstration & Sap Boil
Guided Maple Sugaring Walks (11am, 12pm, 1pm)
Live Music
Storywalk Trail
Kids Crafts
EcoZone Museum Exploration & Scavenger Hunt
Big Ryan’s Tall Tales (Performances at 11am and 11:30am)
Professor Jim’s Maple Lab
and more!
FOOD & VENDORS
Free with admission (while supplies last):
Pancakes with syrup (10am-12pm)
Maple hotdogs (12-2pm)
S’mores & syrup taste tests
Available for purchase:
Shine Mobile Coffee – maple lattes & muffins
Mom on the Go – maple bacon grilled cheese
Pepin Sugarhouse – pure VT maple syrup
South Shore Natural Science Center
48 Jacobs Ln, Norwell, MA 02061-1149,
