Earth Day 2022
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Thank you for joining us for our Open House on Earth Day last Friday to celebrate, experiment, and learn more about protecting and preserving our planet! We also hosted a debris cleanup and collected over 97 pieces of trash throughout Stonington Borough, and even more from those who held their cleanup in their own communities! […]
3rd Annual Recycle Regatta Winners
THANK YOU to all of our 3rd Annual Recycle Regatta participants for your support and engagement! This year, we had over 125 entries! Congratulations to our winners! MOST CREATIVE Hartley Fleet: Jonathan J. Miniboat Fleet: Matthew G. Opti Fleet: Ellie, Maleia, Kayden Laser Fleet: Chris – also winner of the fastest! MOST SEAWORTHY Hartley Fleet: […]
New England Science & Sailing Foundation names Loraine Snead as Managing Director of Education
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 19, 2022 Press Contact: Lauren Lyons Director of Marketing & Administration 860.535.9362 llyons@nessf.org STONINGTON, CT: New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) is pleased to welcome Loraine Snead as its Managing Director of Education. Ms. Snead will begin her role at NESS on June 13, 2022. Ms. Snead brings her experience […]
Safety at NESS
Safety is our top priority at NESS and every employee is required to undergo safety trainings and certifications throughout the year. All NESS full-time staff are required to be Professional Rescuers which includes certifications in CPR, AED, and First Aid. Staff certifications can also include: – American Red Cross Lifeguard – Stop the Bleed – […]
AmeriCorps Week 2022
AmeriCorps Week is a week-long celebration of the people and programs who have committed to “Get Things Done” in thousands of locations across the country since the inception of AmeriCorps in 1994. The NESS SEA (STEM Education Ambassador) AmeriCorps program uses national service to engage the students of New London County, CT, in STEM-based ocean […]
Water Works: Thank You!
New England Science & Sailing (NESS) and New London Recreation teamed up to host Water Works in New London on Saturday, February 26. A total of 115 families joined us for a morning filled with interactive, hands-on, STEM activities at the B.P. Learned Mission Building. Activities included kelp tastings with Yellow Farmhouse Education Center, marshmallow […]
Earth Day 2022
Friday, April 22 | 10AM-Noon 72 Water St, Stonington, CT Debris Clean-Up, STEM Activities, Kelp Tasting & More! Join New England Science & Sailing (NESS) to celebrate the Water Planet on Earth Day! Explore STEM activities with NESS educators, learn about the importance of kelp from the Yellow Farmhouse, and participate in a debris clean-up […]
3rd Annual Recycle Regatta Open for Submissions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 15, 2022 Press Contact: Lauren Lyons Director of Marketing & Administration 860.535.9362 llyons@nessf.org Hoist the sails! K-12 students are invited to compete in the third annual virtual Recycle Regatta! Apply the engineering method and become an environmental steward as you repurpose recyclables into a seaworthy vessel. Master obstacles in buoyancy, engineering, and […]
Upcoming Event: Water Works STEM Carnival
Grab your family and join us for a morning filled with fun, hands-on, STEM activities that are sure to excite kids of all ages! The New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) and New London Recreation are teaming together to host an upcoming STEM Carnival, Water Works, on Saturday, February 26th. From 10AM – Noon, […]
Summer Camp Registration Opens on Feb. 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 25, 2022 Press Contact: Kasey Commander Director of Marketing & Communications 860.535.9362 kcommander@nessf.org Stonington, CT - New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) will open registration for its 2022 summer camp programs on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. NESS, a New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC) accredited school partner program and […]
