Within the whale
Life-size educational whale traveling all over Maine
Meet Chunk the life-size inflatable whale! Spend time with Jessica Woodend the founder of Within the Whale. Jessica is a Wildlife Educator and Conservation Advocate. “With a dynamic career in environmental education, she connects people to wildlife through her immersive, award-winning programs. Passionate and dedicated, Jessica brings marine life and conservation to life. Chunk brings the ocean to life with hands-on learning and inspiration about marine mammals and environmental conservation, providing a unique and unforgettable adventure that aligns with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)”. 
Learn more about Chunk.
Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers
Puppetry troupe based in Bar Harbor, Maine
Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers is a puppetry troupe based in Bar Harbor, Maine, comprising three siblings: brothers Erik and Brian Torbeck and sister Robin (Torbeck) Erlandsen. They will perform a swashbuckling puppet adventure! This is a fun family performance that is sure to keep you entertained.
Founded in 2000, Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers performs at festivals, schools, libraries, and theatres in the United States and Canada. They write and create all the shows they perform and have received three Citations of Excellence from UNIMA-USA, the highest national award in puppetry.
Learn More about Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers.
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