New England Aquarium Introduces Photobooth Activity at Blue Discoveries Family Day
On Earth Day, April 22, visitors at New England Aquarium had a chance to get their pictures made at the I Care Photobooth. In this activity, participants were able to choose one of five chalkboards to fill out and then pose with it. Their statement choices were:
I care by…
One new thing I will do now….
I love…
My favorite…
Today I learned….
You can visit the Aquarium’s website to view pictures from the event. The I Care exercise was part of a Blue Discoveries Family Day. On select Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year, Aquarium educators lead hands-on activities in the main building that encourage visitors to Live Blue. The activities are designed to engage the whole family to learn more about the planet through art, science and storytelling. Plan your next visit to New England Aquarium around one of the Blue Discoveries Family Day. Dates for upcoming events can be found here.
Captain Rob Yeomans of BOAT CAMP Nature School Honored as Friend of the Earth
Salem State University recently chose Captain Rob Yeomans as one of two recipients of their Friend of the Earth Award. Rob, co-founder (with his wife, Kate) and Education Director of BOAT CAMP Nature school, is also a high school science teacher at Newburyport High School.
Each year, The Earth Day Planning Committee at Salem Sate nominates candidates for the award to be given during Earth Day events in the spring. Salem’s Earth Day theme was “Sustaining Our Oceans: Key to Earth’s Future,” and there is no doubt that Rob’s energetic approach to education, both in and outside the classroom, coupled with the success of BOAT CAMP Nature School are what earned him this honor. For more information, click here. Be sure to check out Capt Yeoman’s website for kids, too: www.Kids4Squids.org
Premiere Issue of Stellwagen Bank E-Notes Released
Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary announces the availability of the premiere edition of Stellwagen Bank E-Notes, our new electronic publication. Download the newsletter to get the latest information about sanctuary research, education and resource conservation. Events celebrating the sanctuary’s 20th anniversary are posted in the calendar section. If you would like to be placed on a mailing list to receive notices about new issues, contact stellwagen@noaa.gov and provide your email address.
City of Boston Offers Scholarships for New England Aquarium Summer Camps
A limited number of Harbor Discoveries Camp scholarships are available for Boston residents entering grades 4 through 7 in Fall 2012. Camp activities include behind-the-scenes activities in New England Aquarium galleries, excursions to Boston Harbor Islands, daily trips to north and south shore habitats and an overnight experience.
These scholarships contribute 90% of the tuition fee for one week of Harbor Discoveries. A co-pay of $65 will be required, payable to New England Aquarium upon acceptance to the program. Scholarship Applications can be found on the city of Boston’s website
The scholarship application deadline is April 2, 2012.
Learn more about Harbor Discoveries Camp and sign up here!
March 15 is Priority Application Deadline at Coastal Studies for Girls
Coastal Studies for Girls, a science and leadership school for 10th grade girls in New England is accepting applications for their Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 semesters. March 15 is the priority deadline for the upcoming semesters. After this date, Coastal Studies for Girls will continue to accept applications and admit students on a rolling basis if space is available
Visit the website to learn more about the program or to apply.
