Education

Inspiring the Next Generation To Be Bay Stewards

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Inspiring the Next Generation To Be Bay Stewards By Aura Hernandez, education specialist For over twenty-five years, Save The Bay has been working with the students and teachers at Central Falls High School (CFHS). This field-based program connects students with their local waterbody, which drains into Narragansett Bay. For Central Falls students, this is the … Read More

Enjoy the Bay all winter on a Save The Bay Seal Tour!

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Enjoy the Bay all winter on a Save The Bay Seal Tour! By Conor LaLonde, communications intern My journey begins at Bowen’s Wharf in Newport, Rhode Island. It’s a brisk yet sunny Saturday on Narragansett Bay, with waves gently rolling into the marina. Today, I’m attending a Save The Bay Seal Tour! The passengers waiting … Read More

Enjoy the Bay all winter on a Save The Bay Seal Tour! By Conor LaLonde, communications intern My journey begins at Bowen’s Wharf in Newport, Rhode Island. It’s a brisk... ...Read More

What “back to normal” looked like for Save The Bay’s education team

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

What “back to normal” looked like for Save The Bay’s education team By Mackensie duPont Crowley, communications specialist Beginning in March 2020, prolonged school closures in response to the coronavirus pandemic left Save The Bay’s education team with the challenge of delivering meaningful Bay education experiences to students learning from home full-time. Our educators hit … Read More

The Hamilton Family Charitable Trust signs on to support, name Save The Bay’s new Newport aquarium

Monday, July 11, 2022

Save The Bay is pleased to announce that the Hamilton Family Charitable Trust has generously contributed $1.5 million to the nonprofit organization’s efforts to relocate its small aquarium on Easton’s Beach to a larger location at downtown Newport’s Gateway Center.

All Aboard! Peak season to spy harbor seals on a Save The Bay Seal Tour

Friday, March 25, 2022

All Aboard! Peak season to spy harbor seals on a Save The Bay Seal Tour By Brittany Hassell, communications intern It’s a chilly winter day on a Save The Bay education vessel in Newport, Rhode Island, and yet the harbor seals lounge on the rocks that jet out of Narragansett Bay like it’s a tropical … Read More

All Aboard! Peak season to spy harbor seals on a Save The Bay Seal Tour By Brittany Hassell, communications intern It’s a chilly winter day on a Save The Bay... ...Read More

Rosemary Quinn: New Vessel, New Education Opportunities

Thursday, November 18, 2021

The Rosemary Quinn: New Vessel, New Education Opportunities Jen Kelly, public programs manager On a chilly November morning, Save The Bay’s Education Staff set out on Little Narragansett Bay onboard the M/V Rosemary Quinn, the newest vessel to join Save The Bay’s fleet. Although it’s fall, it’s never too early to think about spring programming … Read More

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City of Newport, Save The Bay and Rhode Island Public Transit Authority sign Gateway Center agreements

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

This week, the City of Newport, Save The Bay and the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority signed agreements that will allow the local nonprofit organization to move its Exploration Center and Aquarium to the ground floor of the Gateway Transportation & Visitors Center at 23 America’s Cup Blvd.

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Save The Bay submits testimony in support of the Climate Literacy Act

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Save The Bay appreciates the opportunity to provide testimony on S. 464, a bill that would help ensure that all students attending public schools become environmentally and climate literate by the time they graduate from 12th grade.

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From in-person to on-screen, flexibility is key to virtual learning

Thursday, October 29, 2020

From in-person to on-screen, flexibility is key to virtual learning Mackensie duPont Crowley, communications specialist What does a virtual science lesson from Save The Bay look like? In recent years, the Lincoln School has invited Save The Bay to provide in-person education to their K-5 students. This summer, our staff worked to get teachers up … Read More

Breakfast by the Bay: Save The Bay Educators Tackle Virtual Learning

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Breakfast by the Bay: Save The Bay Educators Tackle Virtual Learning Mackensie duPont Crowley, communications specialist Overcoming Adversity As the governors of Rhode Island and Massachusetts issued stay-at-home orders in response to coronavirus, Save The Bay adjusted quickly. Staff began working from home full-time in mid-March, with teams shifting focus to new or different projects … Read More

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