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The mission of Earthplace is to educate the community about nature and the environment. Founded in 1958 and accredited by The American Association of Museums, Earthplace maintains a 62 acre wildlife sanctuary with trails, contains an interactive natural history museum, houses live wildlife for public viewing and hosts many public nature programs and events. Other activities include a state-licensed preschool and summer camp, a wildlife rehabilitation program, and the Harbor Watch/River Watch water quality testing program. 
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Hike, climb, dig, paddle, explore, discover and learn! Pre-schoolers through teens will love the hands-on, active learning Earthplace Summer Camp program. Each week, campers delve into different nature-related themes in age-appropriate depth. Sign up for one or more sessions. Trail walks, indoor and outdoor games, activities, family campfires, and exploration of different habitats on a 62-acre wildlife sanctuary. Field trips for grades 1-7. Some sessions include canoeing in grades 3-7 and camping on-site in grades 5-7. Weeklong sleep-away expedition for grades 5-9. Knowledgeable, enthusiastic, professional staff.
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Earthplace, The Nature Discovery Center offers two nature-oriented programs for children. Laurie Linton, the director of Earthplace Nursery School, has been a professional educator for more than 30 years. Her commitment to the education of young children has encompassed teaching and serving as a nursery school director. The director of Earthplace Summer Camp, Becky Newman has specialized in environmental education for over 18 years, working with children from preschool through high school age. In both programs the children enjoy hiking, meeting the resident animals and studying natural science topics.
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