Our terrapins are growing so quickly! We moved our four largest hatchlings to the specially designed “Terrapin Tank, with much deeper water, more space, and a built-in ramp to a basking area. In order to get this tank ready for its new inhabitants, we replaced the sand substrate with rocks and gave everything a very thorough […]
Check out Educator Robin teaching about the Spider Crab! SoundWaters Animal Spotlight #2 from SoundWaters on Vimeo.
Camp SoundWaters is in search of certified sailing instructors for our 2016 summer camp! We are looking for energetic staff who know there way around the waterfront and enjoy working with kids. If interested in applying for the sailing instructor position, please send your resume to our Waterfront Director, Nick Sotire. NSotire@soundwaters.org
SoundGeneration is in the midst of planning an EcoKids Day for children in grades 1-5! EcoKids Day will be a jam-packed with hands-on experiments, and interactive games and encounters with live animals! Leave the cold behind and join us on March 19th from 11am-1pm at the Coastal Education Center. Questions? Contact Educator Jess Castoro […]
On Wednesday, February 24th, SoundWaters had the pleasure of hosting Cynthia and Monica from the Stamford Public Schools. Our staff learned more about how to better cater to the needs of students who are English language learners through our hands-on teaching style. This style of hands-on teaching and learning is a great way for language learners […]
SoundWaters has been visiting William Pitt Child Learning Center for the past few weeks with Long Island Sound animals, creative arts,and science activities. These young scientists have learned about the horseshoe crab, diamond back terrapin, seastar, and spider crabs! After each session with SoundWaters, the scientists write in their lab notebooks about their experience. Pictured […]
Our SoundKids preschoolers are learning so much about the animals of Long Island Sound! These students at Palmers Hill have been hard at work investigating all there is to know about spider crabs and hermit crabs. In addition to knowing exactly how to hold a spider crab, they can tell you all about camouflage, what […]
Featured image gives a glimpse of the KT Murphy Masterminds after school program learning all about Camouflage. The cards have hidden creatures in each picture and it’s their job to find them all! Good thing the classroom didn’t have red walls for the students to blend in with.
Only 3 more months until the beginning of SoundWaters public sail season. Check back next month for a complete sailing schedule and links to purchase tickets.
Check out Educator Robin teaching about the Oyster Toadfish! SoundWaters Animal Spotlight from SoundWaters on Vimeo.
