Meet Your Greens -- Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Plan to sail and Meet Your Greens! Aboard the Schooner SoundWaters        launching from Saybrook Point Marina, Old Saybrook August 21, 2012 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm During the 2012 sailing season, SoundWaters is conducting public sails from selected ports of Long Island Sound to raise awareness of  and stewardship for the Sound in local communities.  During this sail, passengers will have the opportunity to  participate in hands-on learning stations that highlight the impact of human activity on the health of the Sound. Participants will sample and test water quality, analyze groundwater filtration, work together to raise the sails, haul nets and examine the rich diverstity of life that exists beneath the waves.    Schooner SoundWaters is an 80-foot replica of a Chesapeake bay sharpie schooner, and is US Coast Guard certified, fully insured.   Participation is limited to 35 passengers; children must be at least 7 years of age. Advanced registration is required. Price: $20 per person. Registration is through SoundWaters only. To register, click here .  SoundWaters, based in Stamford, has been offering educational programs to children and adults about the Long Island Sound for more than 21 years. Click  here for more information.   Participants will be working on board-- please bring only limited drinks and snacks you may need. No alcohol will be allowed on the ship.

Meet Your Greens meets every third Tuesday of the month (usually). Venues and times, and sometimes days,  change-- join our e-list for updates and invites by contacting Claire Rusowicz, crusowicz@rockfallfoundation.org; or Jennifer Weymouth,jaweymouth@yahoo.com. You can also join us on Facebook ("Meet Your Greens"). Schedule updates are also provided on The Rockfall Foundation website,www.rockfallfoundation.org. Questions? Please e-mail or call Claire Rusowicz (860)347-0340.