Free Animal Migration Activity Bags

SORRY, ALL SEPTEMBER MIGRATION KITS ARE RESERVED! WE WILL OFFER A NEW KIT IN OCTOBER, SO PLEASE CHECK BACK. At the start of the school year, Friends of Sears Island (FOSI) typically kicks off Science Squad, a monthly after school program for youth ages 5-12 and their...

A Virtual Vernal Pool Walk on Sears Island

These images and video clips were taken on a hike along the Homestead Trail on Sears Island in May 2020, highlighting some of the plant and animal species one might encounter while exploring the island in spring. Created by Ashley Megquier.

Recording of Vernal Pools Zoom Presentation

Click to view a recording of a Zoom presentation on vernal pools given by Dr. Amanda Cross of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. This program was co-hosted by Friends of Sears Island and the Belfast Free Library in May 2020.

Vernal Pools on Zoom

On Monday May 4th, 6:30 pm the Belfast Free Library in collaboration with Friends of Sears Island will host a virtual presentation about vernal pools with Dr. Amanda Cross from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. The program will be offered live via...

Down to Earth: Fun with Dirt, Worms, Seeds and More!

To celebrate the start of spring, Friends of Sears Island will host an after-school science program for kids ages 6-12 about how seeds germinate and grow, and how we can prepare soil for optimal growth conditions. The program will be led by Jenni Judkins at the...

Science Squad Treasure Hunt on WABI-TV

  WABI-TV’s Joy Hollowell visited Sears Island this morning (July 22) to find out more about this exciting Science Squad program, led by Dirigo Learning Center’s Robin Huntley. Science Squad programs are supported by Sprague Energy’s charitable...