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NESS in the News: 2015 BEYA STEAM Teacher of the Year Earned a Doctor of Health Science

Congratulations to one of our very own members of NESS’s Board of Directors, Erica Watson, for graduating with a Doctor of Health Science and clinical health and clinical nutrition concentrations! “Erica Watson graduated with a Doctor of Health Science and clinical health and clinical nutrition concentrations. She walked in the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater to receive […]

NESS in the News: Perfect Fit

NESS was recently featured in the Westerly Sun! “Because Spike Lobdell, the science and sailing foundation’s founder and CEO, also serves on the church vestry, Dupont explained, a conversation about the two organizations working together began almost organically. Once Dupont began chatting with Megan Strand, the foundation’s program director, the idea for a possible collaboration […]

NESS SUMMER CAMP AND FAMILY ADVENTURES BEGIN JUNE  21

PRESS RELEASE May 24, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Deborah Kotchen 860-333-4165 Lauren Lyons 860-535-9362 NESS SUMMER CAMP AND FAMILY ADVENTURES BEGIN JUNE  21 New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS), based in Stonington, CT, will welcome kids back to summer camp on Monday, June 21st.  Registrations are strong, with an increase over 50% […]

2021 Safe Boating Week

The Safe Boating Campaign is a worldwide effort focused on responsible boating, encouraging boaters to always wear a life jacket while on the water. It’s tempting to not wear a life jacket while on the water, especially on nice days. You want to get some sun, you think you’ll get too hot, or you think […]

Unified Water Study

What better way to begin the day than with an early morning paddle or boat ride! This is exactly what our staff in Stonington and New London are doing to test the water quality of Long Island Sound (LIS) in Stonington Harbor and Alewife Cove. Save the Sound is a nonprofit that protects Connecticut and […]

NESS KICKS OFF SUMMER WITH FREE COMMUNITY EVENT

Press Release May 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE STONINGTON, CT. – The New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) is kicking off the summer season with their annual NESS Fest on Saturday, June 19 (10am-3pm) at their Stonington location at 72 Water Street. This free event will feature fun activities including sailing, powerboat tours, kayaking, and […]

NESS in the News: Americorps Community Access

NESS and NESS SEA AmeriCorps Program were recently featured on Community Access! “Here is Renee’s interview with Mary Dowd, Program Director for NESS SEA AmeriCorps! She shares great info about the NESS SEA AmeriCorps program, how you can get involved, and more!” Watch the interview here! “About NESS SEA AmeriCorps -NESS SEA AmeriCorps has been a […]

Calvary Nursery School and New England Science & Sailing Foundation Announce Partnership  

PRESS RELEASE May 19, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lauren Lyons Director of Administrative Services & Advancement 860-535-9362 llyons@nessf.org Calvary Nursery School and New England Science & Sailing Foundation Announce Partnership Stonington, CT — Calvary Nursery School in Stonington, CT, will reopen in the Fall of 2021 and is now accepting applications for our 2, 3, […]

Make Waves & Move Challenge Update

With 4 weeks down and only 6 weeks left to go, we are over halfway to reaching our fundraising goal! Join our challenge team and start fundraising alongside a group of individuals that are also dedicated to supporting NESS! SHARE your action photos, videos, why you are fundraising, and TAG NESS on social media! Spike’s […]

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