One year ago, December 17th, SoundWaters welcomed a group of diamondback terrapin hatchlings that had been rescued from international smugglers. Today, we look back on their arrival, when each terrapin was weighed, measured, fed, and settled into their first nursery homes (which they would very quickly outgrow!)
Camp SoundWaters wishes you and yours a very happy and healthy holiday!
Here’s a photo of the SoundWaters Sailing Academy after school program from a beautiful day on Holly Pond this past Fall. Stamford Middle school students would come to the SoundWaters center twice a week for five weeks and learn how to sail! By the end of their five week journey the students could not only […]
Camp SoundWaters registration is officially open today! Plan your summer now to guarantee your child attends their favorite Camp SoundWaters sessions. Also there is an early registration discount available until February 29! Beat those winter blues and register today at www.soundwaters.org/camp
Stamford first and third graders learned more about their local environment, the Long Island Sound, both in the field and in their classrooms. At the conclusion of the program, we asked the students to reflect on what they learned with SoundWaters and their favorite experiences. Here are a couple of examples of what they had […]
Think working on a sailboat is all warm winds and beautiful sunsets? Nope. The crew of the mighty Schooner SoundWaters is hard at work even in the cold of winter. Thanks Mike for the great photo!
SoundWaters has been visiting the 1st Grade students of public elementary schools in Stamford with animals and experiments! The students are learning about the Long Island Sound food chain and coastal habitats by making watershed maps and learning how the animals fit in the Long Island Sound food chain. Pictured is a student showing off […]
Our youngest scientists, SoundKids, completed their very first experiment today! “fresh water” “salt water” “mix together” “makes BRACKISH” Over 6 sessions these CLC preschool students will learn about animals, complete science activities, and make their own art projects to show off all they have learned. In the spring, they will even visit us at SoundWaters! […]
This photo shows a group of enthusiastic Stamford Public School 6th graders on a field visit to Cove Island Park this past Fall season. The students decided this would be a great moment to take a ‘selfie’ along the path to go fishing. During this part of the visit, these young scientists put on waterproof gear […]
SoundWaters is pleased to announce the release of the book “the beautiful POND” (Two Birds Press). The book is written and illustrated by Judy Katz. Robin Tauck is the sponsor of the project. “the beautiful POND” celebrates the Old Mill Pond in Westport and bring readers on a journey through the pond’s history that includes […]
