Mammal Study Merit Badge
WHO - This event is open to Scouts BSA members.
WHAT - Seals of Narragansett Bay
Through our life-sized, stuffed harbor seal model, Sealia, students learn the basics of marine mammalogy. By unzipping Sealia and examining her organs, participants learn about a seal’s internal anatomy and special adaptations that allow these furry creatures to thrive in the cold winter waters of Narragansett Bay. This program pairs well with a boat-based harbor seal migration and adaptation program.
WHERE - Bowen's Ferry Landing / Seaman’s Church Institute -18 Market Square Newport, RI 02840
Parking is always available at the Gateway Center on America’s Cup Avenue. Turn around at the end of Market St. Turn left at the light onto America’s Cup Ave. At the fourth light, turn left. The Gateway Center is on your left. Parking is also available for up to 3 hours at the meters on the street.
Group will meet at the dock, board one of our education vessels, participate in a Marine Mammal Cruise first and then stay on board to participate in our Marine Mammal lesson.
WHY - Scouts who attend will work towards earning the Mammal Study merit badge.
WHEN - April 13th, 2023
Check-in - 10:15AM
Program - 10:30AM -12:30PM
HOW - Register online now, space is limited!
Please come dressed in your Class-A (full) uniform!
Please come prepared with a notebook, pen and bluecard signed by your Scoutmaster.
DIRECTIONS
FROM THE WEST: Follow Rt 138 E over the Jamestown and Newport Bridges. After crossing the Newport Bridge, take the first exit on the right to “Scenic Newport.” At the stop sign turn right onto Farewell St. At the second stoplight, turn right onto America’s Cup Ave. Market Square is on the right at the fifth stoplight, between the Newport Harbor Hotel and the Seaman’s Church Institute. Bowens Ferry Landing is at the end of Market Square.
FROM THE EAST: From Fall River: Take 24 South, which turns into Rt 114 (West Main Road). From Bristol: Follow Rt 114 over the Mt. Hope Bridge. Route 114 turns right at the first stoplight after the bridge then right again onto West Main Road (still Rt 114). Continue on Rt 114 (West Main Rd) towards Newport. Rt 114 will merge with Rt 138 in Middletown. About ¾ of a mile after merging, Rt 138 turns right at a stoplight. Turn left at the stoplight just before the rotary. Bear left towards Newport as the road splits (the right lane goes over the Newport Bridge). You are now on Farewell Street.Go through the cemeteries to the second stoplight. At the second stoplight, turn right onto America’s Cup Ave. Market Square is on the right at the fifth stoplight, between the Newport Harbor Hotel and the Seaman’s Church Institute. Bowens Ferry Landing is at the end of Market Square.
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