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Aquatic Ecosystems Kids Workshop

  • July 11, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center

    500 West Fletcher Street
    Alpena, Michigan 49707
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Description

Date: Saturday, July 11

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Location: Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center

Cost: Free and open to the public (best suited for ages 5–9)

The Protected Waters (see July 10 event) adventure continues with a hands-on workshop designed for young explorers! Children ages 5 to 9 are invited to discover the wonders of aquatic ecosystems through a fun mix of science, art, and storytelling alongside visiting filmmakers and creators of the video series Protected Waters Jennifer Idol and Alex Rose.

During this interactive two-hour workshop, kids will:

  • Explore chemistry by discovering the pH scale through a colorful activity using baking soda and dye.

  • Get creative by coloring their own aquatic plants and animals to see how different habitats fit together.

  • Learn about nature by building a connected food chain to see what happens when a single link is removed.

The workshop wraps up with a lively sea-creature puppet show, giving children the perfect chance to create and share their own stories inspired by the magic of the underwater world.

This event is part of a larger weekend event with Filmmakers Jennifer Idol and Alex Rose. Learn more at their event listing for the Friday night Protected Waters viewing.

Date & Time

Sat, Jul 11, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Venue Details

Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center

500 West Fletcher Street
Alpena, Michigan 49707 Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center
Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary

Established in 2010 by local community leaders, the Friends of TBNMS is a nonprofit 501(c)3. Its founders envisioned the significant opportunity the sanctuary offered for protecting our Great Lakes and their rich maritime history, hands-on educational experiences for area students, and local economic development. Today, that vision has become a reality with the Friends of TBNMS sharing a close working relationship with the sanctuary staff, playing a critical role in funding the sanctuary’s education programs, community outreach efforts, unique museum experiences, and research.


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