Marine Life Science and Sailboat Outing

This month, our Project Stewardship group will be visiting our community partner The WaterFront Center of Oyster Bay. The WaterFront Center provides access to the waters of Oyster Bay Harbor and the Long Island Sound through their marine education programs, recreational and instructional sailing programs, boat rentals, and harbor tours. 

We are excited to embark on a sailboat outing on the Christeen. The Christeen, a 138-year-old, 60-foot gaff-rigged sloop, is the oldest oyster sloop in America and a National Historic Landmark. After a complete restoration, Christeen launched in 1999 with a new mission to serve as a floating classroom for The WaterFront Center. Her US Coast Guard-licensed captains and volunteer crew carry more than 5,000 people every year to educate them about maritime history, marine science, coastal ecology, aquaculture, and the oyster industry.

We will engage in a special science activity by catching and analyzing plankton under microscopes to detect the impact of climate change and learn about the chain reaction of marine life impacted by these global environmental changes. In addition, enjoying sailing around the harbor and seeing local sites, including Billy Joel’s house.

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MEMBERS: If you have already purchased a “Full Membership” to our Project Stewardship program, or the option specific to this event (Dungeons & Dragons, Lego Collaborative, Other Seasonal Classes), please register using “Member Registration” below.

NON-MEMBERS: If you would like to become a member, please add both “Project Stewardship Program” and “Member Registration” to your cart. You will have the option to purchase a “Full Membership” which includes all events for the season. You may also purchase all seasonal events for each option separately: Dungeons & Dragons, Lego Collaborative, or Other Seasonal Classes.

If you would simply like to join us for a single session, please purchase the “Standard Registration” below. Additional sessions can be purchased for future events.

This event includes an additional $30 admission fee at checkout.