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LISEC SUPPORTS COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Working with the Port Jefferson After-School Program, children recently learned geological history while
scampering over the amazing array of rocks at Harborfront Park in a program entitled “Stories That Rocks
Tell”. The waterfront and beach provide a wonderful teaching tool and each child went home with a
collection of ‘fascinating stones.’ More programs like this will be held in conjunction with the Maritime
Explorium, which is located in the Chandlery at Harborfront Park. If you haven’t yet visited it, please do.
Recently opened, it brings marine science to a whole new level, challenging ‘children of all ages’ to use their
minds, ask questions, and figure out solutions.
SAVE THE DATE – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5
LISEC encourages your involvement and presence at the Third Annual Symposium
held in the Port Jefferson Village Center on November 5 th from noon to 4 PM.
Port Jefferson Go-Green is a community initiative in which LISEC plays a big part. A coalition of Port
Jefferson Village government and residents, area school districts, and the Humanities Foundation of Stony
Brook University has supported ‘go-green’ projects in the village and schools for three years. This year’s
theme is WATER! From the condition of Long Island’s aquifers to the creation of water gardens, people with
extensive backgrounds will present both problems and solutions to Long Island’s water issues.
LISEC will provide a ‘sand box’ of marine shells and creatures for children to examine and enjoy. The Coastal
Steward will also be there with information on his Oyster Restoration Program. Dave Johnson will be
presented with an annual award for his lifetime of love and service to the waters that surround us.
BE THERE!
CURRENT BOAT BUILDING PROJECTS
LISEC volunteer, Joe Post, has enlisted the crew to
help him construct his 16 ½’ open center console
fishing boat. Again, many boat building skills are
being learned by the volunteers. The most recent one
was figuring out how to turn the still fragile shell over
in order to work on the bottom. They managed it
successfully.
Great progress is being made with
bringing this 16 foot gaff rigged sloop back
to racing condition. Ribs have been
constructed and installed. Deck supports
are almost completed. Soon the boat will
be turned over for work on the hull.