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Day in the Life
Maine Oyster Farmer
Virtual Field Trip
Kettle Cove Intertidal Exploration
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Quadrat Sampling
Learn the methods of quadrat sampling used by ecologists and if you're able, head out and apply it to the intertidal zone!
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Virtual Field Trip
Cow Island Exploration
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.
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Practice Filter Feeding
Watch your "oyster" clean water and learn about the ways these bivalves improve their environment!
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Quadrat Sampling
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Quadrat Sampling
Learn the methods of quadrat sampling used by ecologists and if you're able, head out and apply it to the intertidal zone!
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Day in the Life
Sea Kayak Guide
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Day in the Life
Sea Kayak Guide
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.
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Virtual Field Trip
Cow Island Exploration
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Virtual Field Trip
Cow Island Exploration
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.
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Day in the Life
Maine Oyster Farmer
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Day in the Life
Maine Oyster Farmer
Get to know Alicia, an oyster farmer in Maine, and explore the world of ocean farming.
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Anatomy of an Oyster
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Anatomy of an Oyster
What's inside of an oyster? Take a closer look at how this small creature plays a big role in ocean health.
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Challenges and Adaptations
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Challenges and Adaptations
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.
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Track the Weather
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Track the Weather
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.
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Design Your Own Farm
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Design Your Own Farm
Choose your own equipment and where to start your farm site in this hands-on activity!
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Practice Filter Feeding
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Practice Filter Feeding
Watch your "oyster" clean water and learn about the ways these bivalves improve their environment!
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How Filter Feeding Restores the Environment
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How Filter Feeding Restores the Environment
Discover how oysters help clean our oceans--just by eating!
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Virtual Field Trip
Visit an Oyster Farm
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Visit an Oyster Farm
Take a virtual trip to a real oyster farm and see aquaculture in action--no boots required!
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The Largest Tides in the World
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The Largest Tides in the World
In this lesson, learn about the Bay of Fundy, home to the largest tidal range in the world and how it shapes the shoreline.
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Pack Your Adventure Bag
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Pack Your Adventure Bag
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.
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Leave It Better Than You Found It
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Leave It Better Than You Found It
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.
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Virtual Field Trip
Kettle Cove Intertidal Exploration
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Kettle Cove Intertidal Exploration
Come along as we explore the Intertidal Zone in Cape Elizabeth, Maine using the Quadrat Sampling method.
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Logbook
Explore the Ecosystem
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Explore the Ecosystem
Head out and visit the coast or another nearby ecosystem! Come back and log your visit in the Field Journal.
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