South Shore Natural Science Center Norwell MA 2024
Located on 30 acres with a pond, meadows, woodlands and trails, the South Shore Natural Science Center in Norwell is home to the EcoZone interactive museum, Children’s Garden, and Nature Center Preschool.
Come meet native animals, hike or snowshoe our trails, enjoy our exhibits and events today!
PLAN A WEEKEND VISIT TO OUR TRAILS
Nature Center located on 30 acres
Six interpretive nature trails
Access to 200 acres of conservation land
Outdoor amphitheater and picnic area
Children’s Garden
Rescued animal exhibits
NATURE CENTER PRESCHOOL
Nature Center Preschool at the South Shore YMCA Natural Science Center supports young children’s investigations and ignites their passion for learning. By highlighting the interconnectedness of humans with the natural world, we provide a foundation of stewardship, inquiry, and innovative thinking.
NATURE ADVENTURES SUMMER CAMP
Our Nature Adventures Camp is an outdoor recreational summer day camp that offers exciting opportunities for children to learn about the natural world while they explore our 30 acres of woodlands and fields, with rambling nature trails, numerous vernal pools and quick access to Jacobs Pond.
upcoming special events
JOIN US FOR THE CORN FESTIVAL
Corn Festival Saturday Sept 21st
Join us for the 46th annual South Shore YMCA Corn Festival on September 21, 2024, located at the South Shore YMCA Emilson Branch in Hanover.
South Shore Harvest Festivals 2024
Popular with families and neighbors across the region, our annual Corn Festival is a family-friendly event that celebrates the natural and cultural traditions surrounding the fall harvest in New England. Enjoy historical interpreters and storytellers, 4H farm animals, traditional crafts, live music (oldies, bluegrass, folk, country, and more), hay rides, corn maze, pony rides, games, and so much more.
Events, Entertainment, Food & Beverage
Free Activities & Entertainment
Arts and Crafts
Corn Pits
Live music
Professor Jim’s Corn Lab
Passport Scavenger Hunt
Cooking Demo at the SSYMCA Family Farm
Trail walks to the SSYMCA Family Farm
Family Drum Circle with the South Shore Conservatory
…and MORE!
Paid Events & Entertainment
Pony Rides
Petting Zoo
Face Painting
Pumpkin Decorating
HAY! Hayride
Food & Beverage
Concessions: Includes “World Famous” South Shore Y Natural Science Center Corn Chowder, corn muffins, cornbread, popcorn, corn on the cob, and more.
Food Trucks: Food for purchase from individual vendors
Price Amount
Member Price One Time$10.00
Non-Member Price One Time$20.00
Events, Entertainment,
South Shore Natural Science Center
48 Jacobs Ln, Norwell, MA 02061-1149,