Sixth grade students from Rippowam Middle School began their wastershed adventure with SoundWaters this week. They were in the water, on the water, testing the water, and learning about the animals in the water. Below is a short excerpt written by Rippowam students regarding their time here at SoundWaters. “We are sixth graders from Rippowam Middle […]
The Schooner SoundWaters sailed with members of the Executive Leadership Group of Fairfield County Community’s Foundation for teambuilding, science, sailing and fun. Sailing out of Bridgeport’s Black Rock Harbor, the group, whose members work throughout Fairfield County, had the opportunity to see Bridgeport from a different perspective, and get a glimpse into the learning that […]
SoundGeneration, SoundWaters high school intern program, has started up for the 2015-2016 school year. They started this week learning animal husbandry, education and research aspects. This year they are doing research on the plankton and water quality of Long Island Sound. There is a lot in store for SoundGeneration, stay tuned to learn about their travels […]
Thanks so much for Starwood for joining us today for a volunteer day! The group cleaned the waders and life jackets, painted the back wall of the pavilion, weeded, mulched and did a coastal cleanup. Thanks for your hard work!
Thanks so much to the groups from AIEP and Builders Beyond Borders who joined us today for a cold and windy Coastal Cleanup. The groups picked up over a 100 pounds of trash!
Join SoundWaters tomorrow for International Coastal Cleanup Day. What: International Coastal Cleanup Day is the world’s largest volunteer effort for our oceans. Every year over 560,000 people in 91 countries come together to pick up over 16 million pounds of trash. When: Saturday, October 3, 2015, 10am – 2pm Where: Meet at the SoundWaters Coastal Center in Cove Island Park, Stamford […]
We had a great time yesterday evening at the SoundWaters Spirit Award. Thanks so much to everyone who joined to celebrate SoundWaters and Andy Fisher. Special thanks Mike Bagley for the fantastic photos! to for the fantastic photos!
Our Sailing Academy after school students from Cloonan and Rippowam Middle School have been learning the principals of sailing. Yesterday they traveled aboard the Schooner SoundWaters to learn how these principals can apply to any size boat including our Schooner. They learned how to sail a larger vessel than their usual dragons, how to navigate on […]
Cloonan Middle School began their adventures in the After School Sailing Academy with SoundWaters last week and we could not be more excited! This week their first lesson was to master steering, a fundamental of sailing as well as teamwork. By next week they will be adding their sails! Check back next week to learn […]
Thanks so much for Nestle Waters for joining us today for a volunteer day! The group cleaned the waders, moved sand, weeded, mulched and watered the gardens. Thanks for your hard work!
