Thursday, September 2    10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Little Minnows: Muskrat, Beaver, and Nutria – What’s The Difference?
Some belong and others are “invaders” but all these buck-toothed animals use their teeth to cut plants.  We will compare them by looking at what they eat and where they live. Space is limited. Preregistration suggested, 410-326-2042 ext. 41.$

Friday, September 3
Pat Benatar and REO Speedwagon
Enjoy three hours of 80’s music with Pat Benatar and REO Speedwagon appearing live on the outdoor concert stage at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 1-800-787-9454 to purchase tickets.

Tuesday, September 7
The museum presents Sandra MacLean Clunies speaking on Keepers Finders: Early Lighthouse Families of the Chesapeake Bay. Ms. Clunies is a certified genealogist and lighthouse historian who specializes in lighthouse keepers and their families. Free lecture in the museum auditorium at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 9    10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Sea Squirts: My Thick Fur Keeps Me Warm and Dry When I Swim – Who Am I? 
Everyone loves to watch river otters swim and play. Come meet our otters, find out just how special they are, feel the fur, and see how their feet help them to move in and out of the river. Free drop-in program for children 18 months to 3 years old.

Saturday, September 11
The Lore Oyster House Experience. Recently renovated and reopened after a two-year hiatus, the Lore Oyster House will be brimming with activity. Museum interpreters will provide special programs, demonstrations, and activities that will help visitors get a taste of life in the oyster house from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Southern Maryland Oyster Cultivation Society (SMOCS) will be on hand to talk about growing oysters. Free.

Sunday, September 12 
Annual Dinner Cruise: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy Southern Maryland at its best with the Annual Dinner Cruise aboard the Wm. B Tennison. Adults $30; pre-registration required. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41.

Wednesday, September 15
Little Minnows: A Maryland Celebration!  10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Did you know that terrapins, rock fish, and the blue crab are special to Maryland?  These are just a few symbols that represent our state.  How many can you find at the museum? Space is limited. Preregistration suggested, call 410-326-2042 ext. 41. $

Thursday, September 16    10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Sea Squirts: My Thick Fur That Keeps Me Warm and Dry When I Swim – Who Am I?  Everyone loves to watch river otters swim and play. Come meet our otters, find out just how special they are, feel the fur, and see how their feet help them to move in and out of the river. Free drop-in program for children 18 months to 3 years old.

Saturday, September 18
PEM Talks: The Calvert Cliffs Conundrum
Dr. Susan Kidwell will present Begin at the Beginning: The Geology and Paleoenvironmental History of Calvert Cliff at 2:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Dr. Kidwell’s primary research focus is the new field of conservation paleobiology, which uses very young fossil records to evaluate the human footprint in coastal ecosystems. The Miocene strata of Calvert Cliffs, where she started her research career, nonetheless remains a favorite field area for geological research and teaching on the formation of marine sedimentary records. Free.

Saturday, September 18
Back to School Cruise: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Come celebrate the new school year with new and old friends. Eat pizza, get your face painted and enjoy balloon animals. $12 per person. Pre-registration required. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41.

Saturday, September 18
Fossil Field Experience: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Visit a local beach to search for fossils with a trained guide. For ages 8 and up. $20 per person. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41.

Saturday, September 25
The Vikings Have Landed! The Longship Company and their 38’ boat, Sae Hrafn will be in the boat basin with demonstrations and displays about these infamous marauders of old. Costumed re-enactors will share cooking techniques, use of tools, and sailing lore throughout the day from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Museum admission is required.

Saturday, September 25
Picnic Cruise: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Bring a picnic basket along and enjoy a cruise on the Patuxent River aboard the Wm. B. Tennison. Adults $15, Children 12 and under $10. Pre registration required. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41.

Sunday, September 26
Sunday Conversations with Chesapeake Authors opens with The Monster Shark’s Tooth. In this children’s book, the young protagonist travels through time into the Miocene period to confront a real Megalodon shark. Talk with author Peter Vogt about the inspiration for his story, and illustrator Tim Scheirer about the process of bringing it to life through his art. Tim, who is also a member of the exhibits staff at the museum, will have original artwork created for the book on display. Free program at 2:00 p.m. in the Members’ Lounge. Book signing following the talk, books for sale in the Museum Store.

Join the Calvert Marine Museum in celebrating 40 years of excellence in 2010. The museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is $7.00 for adults, $6.00 for seniors and military with valid I.D., and $2.00 for children ages 5 – 12; children under 5 are free. For a complete listing of museum activities and programs, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 410-326-2042 ext. 41 for more information. Become a fan on Facebook.