Black History Month Story Walk™ at Osprey Marsh, Marion
Accessible Trail
Time & Location
Feb 01, 2025, 8:00 AM – Feb 28, 2025, 4:00 PM
Osprey Marsh, Marion, 354 Point Rd, Marion, MA 02738, USA
About the Event
We are excited to collaborate with Sippican Lands Trust for the third Black History Month Story Walk™. This year we are featuring "The Vast Wonder of the World: Biologist Ernest Everett Just" by Mélina Mangal (Author), Luisa Uribe (Illustrator). This trail is handicapped accessible, to learn more about it visit https://sippicanlandstrust.org
Ernest Everett Just was not like other scientists of his time. He saw the whole, where others saw only parts. He noticed details others failed to see. He persisted in his research despite the discrimination and limitations imposed on him as an African American. His keen observations of sea creatures revealed new insights about egg cells and the origins of life.
Through stunning illustrations and lyrical prose, this picture book presents the life and accomplishments of this long overlooked scientific pioneer.
A marsh exploration activity will be announced as we get closer to February. This story walk will be…