The Mammoth Hunter and Forest Whales team up for Midwest school programs

Two Wisconsin mobile education programs are joining forces to bring hands-on Ice Age archaeology and marine science experiences to schools, libraries and community groups across Wisconsin and the greater Midwest. The collaboration aims to give students museum-style learning without field-trip logistics, with programs that can be booked separately or together.

Why it matters: - The collaboration expands access to museum-style science learning for schools and community groups that may not be able to fund or schedule off-site field trips. - The combined programs span both prehistoric life on land and modern ocean science, giving students a broader natural history experience.

What happened: - The Mammoth Hunter and Forest Whales announced a new educational collaboration on September 1, 2026. - The programs will bring hands-on learning experiences to schools, libraries, museums and community organizations throughout Wisconsin and the greater Midwest. - Sean Sullivan, founder of The Mammoth Hunter, said the goal is to create moments that spark curiosity and call the experience “Adventures in Learning.”

The details: - The Mammoth Hunter focuses on the Ice Age and deep prehistory of Wisconsin and the Midwest. - Its program uses fossils, museum-quality replicas, prehistoric tools and interactive demonstrations. - Forest Whales centers on marine science, paleontology and conservation. - Forest Whales features “Clara,” a 56-foot inflatable gray whale that turns school gymnasiums and other spaces into immersive learning environments. - Students can walk inside Clara to learn about whale anatomy, ocean ecosystems and conservation. - Forest Whales says it reached more than 14,000 children with Clara in 2026. - The Mammoth Hunter uses fossils, replicas, tools and exhibits to teach about Ice Age animals, early humans and archaeology. - The collaboration is designed to let schools combine both programs for a wider learning experience while keeping each program’s specialty intact. - Program offerings can include hands-on learning with fossils, replicas, artifacts, bones, tools and large-scale exhibits. - The offerings also include K-8 science programming, NGSS-aligned content, fully mobile presentations, flexible scheduling and funding assistance for grants or community sponsorships. - Program information for The Mammoth Hunter is available online. - Program information for Forest Whales is available online.

Between the lines: - The partnership reflects a growing demand for mobile education programs that reduce logistics while still offering tactile, memorable experiences. - The mix of archaeology, paleontology, ocean science and conservation gives schools a ready-made cross-disciplinary option that fits classroom science goals.

What's next: - Schools, libraries, museums, camps and community organizations can book the programs individually or as a combined offering. - Sean Sullivan and Dave Daniels are listed as points of contact for program and media inquiries. - The Mammoth Hunter is based in Barronett, Wisconsin, and Forest Whales is based in Wausau, Wisconsin. - Forest Whales founder and educator Dave Daniels has 15 years of experience presenting science programs to children.

The bottom line: - The partnership gives Midwest educators a mobile, hands-on way to bring both prehistoric and marine science to students without leaving campus.