April 22, 2021 marks the 51st anniversary of Earth Day, and the Roundhouse Aquarium, managed by the Oceanographic Teaching Stations, Inc., is set to honor this milestone virtually with programs throughout the month of April. The four-part virtual celebration explores the magic of the ocean, its connection to humans and what people can do to protect it.
Register for these special virtual events
Saturday, April 10, 2021 – Phenomenal Seaweed
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. – Free Virtual Event
Did you know you can use seaweed everyday? Learn about the importance of seaweed, play games, visit with our Roundhouse Aquarium kelp forest residents and do a fun Learn and Move!
Celebrating Whales and Dolphins: Fantastic Flukes and Fins
Saturday, April 17, 2021
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Free Virtual Event
Meet the largest animals ever to live on earth! You’ll meet many animals that swim in the sea, but breath air like you and me. And, get a paper and pencil ready, and learn how to draw one of these amazing animals!
The Ocean In Your Bathtub | Virtual Reading Event for Kids
Thursday, April 22, 2021
5:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Free Virtual Event
Award-winning children’s book author Seth Fishman and the Roundhouse Aquarium partner together to bring ocean science programming for an Earth Day virtual reading program! Attendees will view a fun and engaging video reading of “The Ocean In Your Bathtub,” and have a chance to meet Seth Fishman and Roundhouse Aquarium Scientist, Marissa Wu, as they answer your questions live!