12/18/11: A Christmas Journey at the EcoTarium

This was our 4th trip to the EcoTarium in Worcester MA.  Every visit is different and we experience different exhibits and new wonderful things to see.  This time we went for A Christmas Journey.  In addition to a visit to the museum for an additional fee you could attend a reading of the Polar Express, receive a bell, ride the train around the grounds, and then go in to visit Santa and have Hot Chocolate and a cookie.  Here are the kids and John ready to go on the train ride.

 Time to see Santa.  I think this makes 9 times.  See my previous Wordless Wednesday:  The Many Faces of Santa.  One thing I am thankful for is that every single time they have asked for the same things.  Evan for all the Angry Birds and Lauren for all the Hello Kitty items.

 The kids exploring.  Some highlights of the visit were a little capsule you could go in and feel hurricane force winds, a video of previous weather where we could go back and watch the crazy October snow storm we had, and another video where you could drive to the top of Mount Washington.  The funny thing is at the end it showed a bumper sticker that said This Hand Climbed Mount Washington, just like the bumper stickers saying This Car climbed Mount Washington.  That gave me a giggle.

 A little rock climbing area where you could climb sideways along the rock wall.

 Evan experimenting.

 And of course we always have to take a pictures with the bear.  I was nervous when we walked in and I didn't see him, but was happy to see he had just relocated to the 1st floor. 

7/10/10: Fun pretending to be Polar Bears

We always have a great time at the Ecotarium and today was no exception. Here is a previous visit. This time the kids had fun listening to a presentation on Robins, Polar Bears and a Planetarium show. Evan even got to see a real Robin's nest outside and got to pretend to be a Polar Bear learning things in front of everyone.

The train ride they enjoyed.
Evan pretending to be a Polar Bear. He really enjoys these presentations and even remembered a year ago when we were there that it was a snake presentation. I am always amazed at his memory.
Lauren got a chance too.

And just a cute shot of them listening to the bird presentation and Lauren putting her arm around Evan.

9/4/09: Another trip to the Ecotarium

Today Mommy took the day off since it is the last Friday before Evan starts pre-school and would have both kids home for a day trip. What a fun day we had at the Ecotarium. This is our 2nd time. Here are the kids in front of a stuffed bear.

And now in front of the real Polar Bear Kenda. A good close up of Kenda. We learned today that poor Kenda has skin allergies and is being treated with medication. Last time we visited it was her birthday.

Here we are at their animal presentation. Snakes!

And at the new bubble exhibit.

And at the playground.

And on the train, Evan's favorite part of any trip.

And one last exhibit. We also enjoyed the Planetarium show Rocket Cardboard Box.

12/30/08: Our first trip to the Ecotarium and the Planetarium

When we went to Davis Farmland we got a buy one get one free ticket to Ecotarium. So today we decided to check it out. It was lots of fun. It is their Polar Bear Kenda's 25th birthday.

Here is the real Polar Bear Kenda outside.
We got to go to a Planetarium show for the first time. The first one the kids have ever been to. It was the Zula Patrol. Here are the kids hanging out with them.
Lauren learning about clouds.

They had tents about weather. Here is Evan climbing from the cold to the warm tent.

We even got to go on a fun train ride. It was a bit cold, but not too bad.