Frank DiGiovanni
It's not "Goodbye"...
All things must come to an end.
This is my end, my "thank you", my last "Goodbye" from this blog.
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Frank DiGiovanni
Mar 77 min read
SMLI Interviews: Our Executive Director
I sat down with the Exec. Director to learn about a funny memory of riding elevators and what the biggest challenge of this place is.
Frank DiGiovanni
Feb 17 min read
Lies, damned lies, and statistics
Getting into the mind of a child can be interesting. This time we use data to see how they feel about certain things in their lives.
Frank DiGiovanni
Jun 7, 20237 min read
Please try this at home... Again!
We typically tell our students "Don't do this at home." But once again, we want you to do these at home... With an adult helper, of course.
Frank DiGiovanni
Feb 2, 20235 min read
Windjamming on a mystery
One of the wonders here at SMLI has lead to a full-on schooner mystery. Find out who Stephen Taber is and why he has a boat named for him.
Frank DiGiovanni
Dec 22, 20213 min read
A house by any other name...
The home of SMLI hasn't always been where it is now, its journey has been as long and winding as the main driveway.
Frank DiGiovanni
Dec 9, 20215 min read
Leeds Pond flora or, becoming an amateur arborist
The flora around Leeds pond is more unique than you know. Learn which species survived an atomic blast or why one tree makes "spike balls".
Frank DiGiovanni
Nov 24, 20216 min read
Please try this at home
Too often we're told "don't do this at home", today, that changes! Some activities are meant to be done together like these.
Frank DiGiovanni
Oct 28, 20214 min read
Where Eagle Scouts dare
Occasionally, Eagle Scouts are seen here on the grounds. These intrepid young men have ambitious plans that involve helping the Museum.
Frank DiGiovanni
Sep 2, 20215 min read
SMLI Interviews: A local High School student
SMLI sat down with a High School student to learn what COVID's been like from the perspective of the other side of the classroom.
Frank DiGiovanni
Jul 6, 20212 min read
The boys and girls of summer
What to do with 8 weeks worth of summer camp?
Frank DiGiovanni
May 14, 20213 min read
SMLI Book Report: The World Without Us
Bringing back the "deaded" book report from elementary school, only now we're reviewing a book regarding the world without humans.
Frank DiGiovanni
Apr 15, 20217 min read
SMLI Interviews: Dr. Hildur Palsdottir
The president of the board of SMLI has an intriguing tale of research, mindfulness and desire to help heal the Earth.
Frank DiGiovanni
Mar 31, 20215 min read
Teach me...
It's not always what's being taught that's important, it's how the material is presented that can make all the difference.
Frank DiGiovanni
Jan 5, 20217 min read
Hi, nice to meet you!
Behind every child is a teacher showing and helping them. Now you have the chance to meet the resident educators at SMLI!
Frank DiGiovanni
Oct 2, 20204 min read
The Leviathan Room
The history of the SMLI is long and interesting, spanning many decades. The house has stories as well, and one story is as big the ocean!
Dan Steiger
Sep 25, 20203 min read
Reopening in the Time of Covid-19
June 29th, 2020 was a day that will not be forgotten at SMLI. It was the first day of Summer Camp 2020 and the day we re-opened our doors...
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