Field studies require TEAMWORK!
SoundWaters students perform a population study of local crab species at the rocky shore. Working together gathering data, conducting experiments and having fun outdoors makes for a wonderful day!
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Schooner SoundWaters Haul Out 2013
The Schooner SoundWaters was hauled out of the water today and the 2013 sailing season has officially ended. This past season over 6,500 people had the opportunity to sail aboard the Schooner SoundWaters. While the 2013 season may have just ended, we are gearing up for 2014 and look forward to seeing you next season […]
Before and after . . .
The crew of the schooner SoundWaters down rigged the entire vessel today. The sails were unbent, the gaffs and boom sent a shore, all the lines unreaved, and the blocks struck. All in all not a bad day.
Hands on Learning!
What do you think these students are learning today? At SoundWaters, STEM is a constant component that is used in our daily lessons. Here, Cloonan’s 6th grade students are utilizing equipment called La Motte bottles and hydrometers, which are used by scientists all around the world! Students were also able to participate in activities such […]
Oct. 23 Mayoral Debate on the Environment
The public is invited to join SoundWaters and UCONN Stamford, who are hosting a debate on environmental issues with Stamford Mayoral candidates Republican Michael Fedele, Democrat David Martin, Independent Kathleen Murphy, and Petitioning candidate Joe Zito. Moderated by SoundWaters Executive Director Leigh Shemitz, the 90-minute event begins at 7:00 p.m. in UConn Stamford’s Gen Re Auditorium […]
Fairfield Country Day School Students try on “Garbage Goggles”
Students from FCDS get a fish eye view of what it would be like to swim through a Sea of garbage.
Catch of the Day!
Thanks to the mild Fall weather, SoundWaters students are still catching juvenile creatures while seining in Long Island Sound. Can you find the animal camouflaged in this photo?
…and out
Now this one fits! This green crab molted its shell in less than one hour! Can you tell which is the exoskeleton only?
Growing up…
How do you grow when you have a shell on the outside of your body? Students from Dolan Middle School found this green crab in the seine net. The crab is molting, or shedding, the shell. A new, larger shell is underneath!
John Baxter Honored for Volunteer Efforts
SoundWaters Board Member, John Baxter was recognized today by the Volunteer Center of Southwestern Fairfield County with the Outstanding Established Adult Individual Volunteer at the 2013 Greenwich Volunteer Day Awards Ceremony. Since joining the board in 2007, John has been a dedicated and invaluable member of SoundWaters team. From all of us at SoundWaters – […]
