We are a New Haven, CT based non-profit founded in 2000 dedicated to providing opportunities for young people to develop a positive sense of self, and a connection and commitment to others through programs that incorporate environmental exploration, leadership and community service. Here are our stories and adventures.
July 27, 2006 – CSP Day 14Cecily’s Day
Today, the Quinnipiac River Watershed Association took us on a marsh tour and canoeing on the Q River, completing our tour of the three rivers of New Haven.
Today we went on a marsh tour at Quinnipiac Meadows. There were a lot of bugs but it was a lot of fun. There were like little traps on the floor. It smelled like saltwater. We went to an island where the Indians used to live and go to eat oysters. She also showed us a shotgun cap and that there was a lot of poison ivy. We saw fiddler crabs; the male has the big claw but the female doesn’t. The male had the big claw to fight with another male to fight for a female. We went to the osprey nest. Then we ate lunch and we went canoeing. At first I was scared, but then I knew I wasn’t going to fall into the water because I had a life jacket. There was a boat that had nobody on it, there was just shoes on there, in the water. It had two pairs of sandals in it. Me and the instructor had to keep turning the boat around to help other people. The instructors kept on laughing because everybody kept getting stuck. The other instructor had two boats and he was in front of us. Abby and Claire was stuck all the way in the back. Then we got back we went to where we had started at. We all got on the bus and did our reflection, came back and had our snack.
About me
- I'm joanne
- From New Haven, CT
- We are an environmental education and youth development non-profit in New Haven, CT. We engage urban youth in their local environment using our unique program model: Kids Explore! (where youth learn about their local ecology and ecosystems) Kids Do! (where youth identify an environmental problem and utilize youth-led action to solve the issue) Kids Teach! (where youth educate others about what they have learned an accomplished). Our curriculum uses hands-on experiential lessons, games, songs and a dedicated staff to teach environmental concepts, build teamwork skills and empower youth. We run several programs, including our afterschool Steward Teams, in-school Hands-on Outdoor Learning Adventure, and our summer Citywide Steward camp. We also facilitate a Youth Advisory Group (YAG), where dedicated participants take leadership in the organization, including running their own programs and sitting on the Board of Directors. Our high school interns work in youth-adult partnership to run all our out of school programs, learning critical skills for future careers and personal growth. Join us as we share our many adventures and accomplishments with you.
- For more information about us, check out our website: SolarYouth.org
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