What does it mean to be endangered? How does this happen? Come learn about some endangered species and what you can do to protect wildlife!

Hey Kids! It’s fun to learn about solar energy! Visit the MMCM during our extended hours and try these fun activities…

• Jump for Joules

• Play Solar Trivia

• Be a Human Sundial (weather permitting)

• Learn how to make Sun S’mores (weather permitting)

• Discover Renewable Energy Options

• Make & Take a Sun Catcher

• Twirl the Solar Swivel

• and more….

Wednesday, Nov. 6th– Open House -Pilgrim History & Hayride 12 – 2PM We cordially invite all families, and homeschoolers, to join us for “Pilgrim History”. This is one of our most popular November educational programs that we offer. History comes to life as all of our tour guides for this program are in costume. Children will learn about the Pilgrims home life, the chores Pilgrim children were responsible for, the games Pilgrim children played, and also about the Pilgrim’s relationship to Native Americans. The program concludes with a hayride that goes through the Cattail Creek.

Friday, Nov. 1st - Open House - Farm Fun Day 12 – 2 PM We invite all families & homeschoolers to come celebrate the fall harvest. Learn about the farm animals, feed the goats, go through the 5+ acre educational corn maze, take a scenic hayride, & pick a pie pumpkin to take home. A campfire will follow so bring your own smores!! The cost is $7.00/child. (Adults are free.) Registration is required on or before October 30th. (410) 489-2572 www.sharpfarm.com

Open House -Day In The Life Of A Farmer Thursday, Oct. 17 and Friday, Oct. 18th 2-3:30 This is one of our most popular fall educational programs that we offer. Included in the program is a farm class on beekeeping and farm crops. Everyone gets to feed our friendly animals, go through the mini corn maze, take a hayride that goes through the Cattail Creek, and harvest your own pumpkin to take home with you, an ear of popcorn, and a boll of cotton! The tour begins at 2 PM and is 1 ½ hours long. The cost is $7.00/child. (Adults are free.) Registration is required on or before October 17th.

We invite you to visit us at our 530 acre working farm. Take a free hayride to our acres of pick your own pumpkins! Explore our 5+ acre educational, family friendly corn maze; (this year our theme is "Dragonflies, Butterflies, & More"), make your family scarecrow, get a fall tattoo or your face painted, visit our friendly farm animals, feed the goats, then stop in our country store & pick up some apples, cider, preserves, local honey, salsas, and so much more. We also have all your fall decorating needs; straw bales, gourds, indian corn, corn bundles, mums, & pansies!

Saturday, Oct. 5 – Open House - Day In The Life Of A Farmer 10 –12PM This is one of our most popular fall educational programs that we offer. Included in the program is a farm class on beekeeping and farm crops! Everyone gets to feed our friendly animals, go through the mini corn maze, take a hayride that goes through the Cattail Creek, and harvest your own pumpkin, an ear of popcorn, and a boll of cotton to take home with you!

How do plants get what they need to survive? Explore the world of plants and trees to learn how they take in water, make the foods we need, and the oxygen we breathe.

KIDS are MUSIC and DANCE serves many families in the Home School Community. Give your child the gift of music! More information at www.kamad.net.

Dive into the fascinating world of oceanography without ever leaving the desert. Become familiar with a variety of seashells and learn about the unique ocean creatures that form these shells.