Wade Institute for Science Education

Wade Institute for Science Education Nonprofit providing high quality, inquiry-based, hands-on science education professional learning

We are so sad to share the passing of Kathy Renfrew, who contributed her talent and enthusiasm to the Wade Institute as ...
05/23/2026

We are so sad to share the passing of Kathy Renfrew, who contributed her talent and enthusiasm to the Wade Institute as an Education Specialist. Kathy was always ready to contribute exciting ideas to our work supporting science teachers; her drive to promote science education and literacy in the elementary grades was truly inspirational. As we merged with Manomet Conservation Sciences, she dove right in to engaging with Manomet's conservation work - and excitedly shared with us her latest discoveries of children's books on shorebirds and migration. We wish we could continue this work with Kathy by our side. Our condolences to all who knew and loved Kathy - and in particular to her family and friends.

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT! ๐ŸŽ‡We are thrilled to be working with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy again this summer. "Awarenes...
05/19/2026

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT! ๐ŸŽ‡We are thrilled to be working with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy again this summer. "Awareness Inspires Conservation" participants will get to visit the AWSC Center in Chatham, MA for two days of the program. Marianne will guide us through a Spiny Dogfish dissection, a historical walk of the National Seashore, mapping White Shark research, and more! ๐Ÿฆˆ๐Ÿš

"The best part of today was being able to investigate white sharks with Marianne. She's a very engaging presenter and I appreciate the time she spent with us." - 2023 participant, New Bedford ๐Ÿ’ฌ

๐Ÿ›ถ Local Phenomena. BioBlitz. Participatory Science. This August, level up your professional learning experience with our...
05/12/2026

๐Ÿ›ถ Local Phenomena. BioBlitz. Participatory Science. This August, level up your professional learning experience with our "The Living Storyline" workshop! ๐ŸŒฟGet comfortable and CONFIDENT with Storyline Teaching.
This two-day, hands-on PD takes you outside to explore coastal and terrestrial ecosystems at the beautiful Lloyd Center for the Environment in South Dartmouth, MA.
๐Ÿ“… August 11โ€“12, 2026
๐Ÿ’ต $275 | PDPs & grad credit available

Today is World Migratory Bird Day!At Manomet, this celebration goes straight to our roots. Studying bird migrations has ...
05/09/2026

Today is World Migratory Bird Day!

At Manomet, this celebration goes straight to our roots. Studying bird migrations has been part of our DNA since our very start as the Manomet Bird Observatory in 1969. Decades later, we have expanded throughout the Western Hemisphere, following birds along their flyways from the Arctic to Tierra del Fuego.

This year's theme, ๐„๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ โ€“ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐Ž๐›๐ฌ๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐Œ๐š๐ญ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ!, is something we live by. Participatory science is one of the most powerful tools we have for understanding and protecting birds, and ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚. Classrooms can collect data - and contribute that data to eBird (ebird.org). Every observation adds to a growing picture of where birds are, how they're moving, and what they need.

Summer PD at the Beach? Yes! In this program designed for 6-12 teachers, spend 3 days at Crane Beach in Ipswich, MA this...
04/29/2026

Summer PD at the Beach? Yes! In this program designed for 6-12 teachers, spend 3 days at Crane Beach in Ipswich, MA this summer engaging with real datasets, discussing ongoing research, and examining how ecosystems respond to human impact over time. Learn how authentic fieldwork and community science can deepen student understanding of environmental change.

Big things are happening! ๐ŸŒŠ The Wade/Manomet education team is beyond honored to be collaborating with the incredible Ca...
04/26/2026

Big things are happening! ๐ŸŒŠ The Wade/Manomet education team is beyond honored to be collaborating with the incredible Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School and the Stone Living Lab on a really special coastal resilience learning sequence๐ŸŒฟCathleen Stone Island is bursting with natural phenomena just waiting to be explored. Stay tuned ๐Ÿ‘€

Manomet Conservation Sciences

๐ŸŒฑThis Earth Day, we're celebrating the amazing educators bringing conservation efforts and sustainable practices to life...
04/22/2026

๐ŸŒฑThis Earth Day, we're celebrating the amazing educators bringing conservation efforts and sustainable practices to life in our institutes & workshops. YOU are inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards. ๐ŸŒ Happy Earth Day!

Happy April Break, teachers! Since the Artemis II crew ๐Ÿš€ traveled 248,655 miles from Earth, we hope YOU are traveling so...
04/21/2026

Happy April Break, teachers! Since the Artemis II crew ๐Ÿš€ traveled 248,655 miles from Earth, we hope YOU are traveling somewhere just as exciting this week (even if it's a staycation)! You dedicate so much to your students all year long, so you deserve a break.๐Ÿ”ญโœจ

Look what's happening in Lowell this summer! Join the Wade Institute and our partners at the Tsongas Industrial History ...
04/14/2026

Look what's happening in Lowell this summer! Join the Wade Institute and our partners at the Tsongas Industrial History Center and Lowell National Historical Park to explore how the power of water shaped this part of our state. Our guest speaker from the UMass/Lowell History Department will help us explore past environmental impacts. Bring this all to your classroom next year!

๐ŸŒŠ Grades 6-12 Teachers! Step into history AND science professional learning with our 3-day hybrid institute in Lowell, M...
04/12/2026

๐ŸŒŠ Grades 6-12 Teachers! Step into history AND science professional learning with our 3-day hybrid institute in Lowell, MA. You'll tour the canal by boat, explore the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, and build your own model mill system alongside fellow educators. Let's explore together how the watershed is recovering from its industrial past. ๐Ÿ›ฅ๏ธโ˜ธ๏ธ

Address

1354 Hancock Street, Ste 302
Quincy, MA
02169

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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https://www.wadeinstitutema.org/

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