By Christina Benson, 5th Grade Teacher at Central School As a student in National City in the early 90’s, I can remember my 4th grade year at Kimball School being one of environmental learning and activism. I had the most…
The students watched in admiration as their classmate, Edward, stood up in front of his whole class inside the school auditorium, and learned that the bright red, brand-new bicycle next to him was his to take home, just in time…
By Sarah Wright, National Institute of Justice Fellow, Chemistry Ph.D. Candidate, University of Notre Dame What do I do for a living? I’m a chemist. I play with lasers, and I blow things up! As a scientist, I invented a…
By Sarah Abrenica, Sand Cloud Event & Media Coordinator and Ocean Connectors Advisory Board Member Kayaking through protected wetlands in the San Diego Bay with the Sand Cloud team made my first experience with Ocean Connectors unforgettable. The guided tour…
“Use it while you can because things are changing fast, and you’ll miss it if you’re not paying attention.” – Volunteer with Ocean Connectors Eco Tours and San Diego Audubon Jim Pea on San Diego’s wilderness Eco Tours with Ocean…
By Kathy Melanese, Principal at Rancho de la Nación Elementary School in National City, California and Ocean Connectors Advisory Board Member. Photos by Anna Mar. As I enter the fifth grade classroom, I observe 30 students quickly jotting facts about…
Looking for the perfect earth-friendly gifts for your loved ones this holiday season? Look no further—these eco-friendly and environmentally-conscious gift ideas will cover everyone on your shopping list while supporting our conservation partners and helping advance the Ocean Connectors mission…
By Roberta Dean, Ocean Literacy Specialist and Ocean Connectors Advisory Board Member It started in the early 1980’s while I was teaching in a small rural school district outside of Petaluma, where I was serving as the only special education,…
Ocean Connectors periodically features our funders and donors in our blog, to let the community know how our work is made possible and how much we appreciate their generous support! These incredible organizations and companies are making a direct contribution…
Ocean Connectors prides itself on our mission to educate, inspire, and connect underserved youth with the Pacific Ocean through various classroom presentations and coastal field trips. We care about creating a lasting impact on both the environment and reaching as…
