Learn the methods of quadrat sampling used by ecologists and if you're able, head out and apply it to the intertidal zone!

Join a sea kayak guide for a day in Maine’s Casco Bay! Explore how outdoor leaders connect people to the ocean while promoting safety, stewardship, and adventure.

Set out on a virtual visit to Cow Island, Rippleffect’s home base in Casco Bay. Discover how this special island combines adventure, sustainability, and a connection to Maine’s coastal history.

Get to know Alicia, an oyster farmer in Maine, and explore the world of ocean farming.

What's inside of an oyster? Take a closer look at how this small creature plays a big role in ocean health.

Focus in on one animal in the Intertidal Zone and the specific challenges that it faces and the adaptations the species has developed to overcome them.

Become a weather watcher! Track and record the weather for one week, noting temperature, clouds, wind, and precipitation to see how conditions change over time.

Choose your own equipment and where to start your farm site in this hands-on activity!

Watch your "oyster" clean water and learn about the ways these bivalves improve their environment!

Discover how oysters help clean our oceans--just by eating!

Take a virtual trip to a real oyster farm and see aquaculture in action--no boots required!

Get ready for an adventure! Learn what to pack for a safe and fun outdoor trip, from the beach to the trail. Then grab your gear, head outside, and explore.

Learn what it means to leave a place better than you found it. Responsible adventurers protect nature by reducing their impact, respecting wildlife, and caring for shared outdoor spaces.

Come along as we explore the Intertidal Zone in Cape Elizabeth, Maine using the Quadrat Sampling method.

Head out and visit the coast or another nearby ecosystem! Come back and log your visit in the Field Journal.