Online Programs — Learn from Anywhere!
Gunning Island Wildlife Sanctuary
Strengthen and deepen your appreciation and understanding of the environment—no matter you are! Our variety of online programs and classes offers opportunities to learn about a range of nature-inspired topics during multi-part series or one-off classes.
Upcoming Online Programs
July 13, 2022 (Wednesday) 7:00-8:30pm
Adults
From the rolling dunes of Cape Cod to the rocky North Shore, the beaches of Massachusetts offer unique opportunities for life to converge.
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July 14, 2022 (Thursday) 7:00-8:30pm
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Learn about the beneficial insects of Massachusetts and how you can help them.
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Starts July 14, 2022 (Thursday) 7:00-8:30pm (3 session dates)
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Learn about dragonflies, butterflies, beetles, and more, including their amazing anatomy, life cycles, behavior, and ecology.
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Starts July 18, 2022 (Monday) 11:00am-7:00pm (3 session dates)
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Join us for a three-day conference with Climate Generation, and gain the skills, tools, and resources to teach climate change in all subject areas.
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July 19, 2022 (Tuesday) 7:00-8:30pm
Adults
Wade into the world of herons, egrets, ibis, and bitterns.
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July 21, 2022 (Thursday) 7:00-8:30pm
Adults
Learn about Massachusetts's unique summertime wonders and mysteries, and get tips for observing, appreciating, and supporting wildlife near home.
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July 27, 2022 (Wednesday) 7:00-8:30pm
Adults
Whether you admire their stunning colors, incredible flying skills, or ability to control mosquitos, dragonflies and damselflies are worth a closer look.
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Starts July 28, 2022 (Thursday) 6:30-8:30pm (3 session dates)
Adults
This photography series is designed to improve your technical and artistic photography of birds.
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August 2, 2022 (Tuesday) 7:00-8:30pm
Adults
Learn the difference between beetles and bugs, unique traits that define each group, their ecology in New England, and observation tips and tools.
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August 3, 2022 (Wednesday) 7:00-8:30pm
Adults
Life on the beach must be pretty nice, right? Learn all about the trials and tribulations of shorebirds in this online presentation.
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August 9, 2022 (Tuesday) 7:00-8:00pm
Adults
Learn about these fascinating birds and where best to observe their upcoming fall migration in Massachusetts, New England, and beyond.
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August 17, 2022 (Wednesday) 7:00-8:00pm
Adults
Summer evenings host a natural soundscape that changes with the season. Learn about the creatures making all that racket and how to differentiate between them.
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