Education

Inspiring the Next Generation of Bay Stewards

Save The Bay has been connecting students, teachers, and families to Narragansett Bay for more than 30 years. The Bay is a living classroom, and its future is in the hands of the next generation of Bay users and policymakers. Through our hands-on, experiential learning approach to marine science and environmental education, hundreds of thousands of schoolchildren have been introduced to the Bay, discovering endless possibilities for exploration and inspiration.

Programs for Schools and Groups

Programs for Schools and Groups

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Afterschool Programs

Afterschool Programs

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Our Education Vessels

Our Education Vessels

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Read About Some of Our Latest Classroom Programs

A Save The Bay seal tour

Enjoy the Bay all winter on a Save The Bay Seal Tour!

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Enjoy the Bay all winter on a Save The Bay Seal Tour! By Conor LaLonde, communications intern My journey begins at Bowen’s Wharf in Newport, Rhode Island. It’s a brisk yet sunny Saturday on Narragansett Bay, with waves gently rolling into the marina. Today, I’m attending a Save The Bay Seal Tour! The passengers waiting … Read More

Enjoy the Bay all winter on a Save The Bay Seal Tour! By Conor LaLonde, communications intern My journey begins at Bowen’s Wharf in Newport, Rhode Island. It’s a brisk... ...Read More

What “back to normal” looked like for Save The Bay’s education team

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

What “back to normal” looked like for Save The Bay’s education team By Mackensie duPont Crowley, communications specialist Beginning in March 2020, prolonged school closures in response to the coronavirus pandemic left Save The Bay’s education team with the challenge of delivering meaningful Bay education experiences to students learning from home full-time. Our educators hit … Read More

What “back to normal” looked like for Save The Bay’s education team By Mackensie duPont Crowley, communications specialist Beginning in March 2020, prolonged school closures in response to the coronavirus... ...Read More

The Hamilton Family Charitable Trust signs on to support, name Save The Bay’s new Newport aquarium

Monday, July 11, 2022

Save The Bay is pleased to announce that the Hamilton Family Charitable Trust has generously contributed $1.5 million to the nonprofit organization’s efforts to relocate its small aquarium on Easton’s Beach to a larger location at downtown Newport’s Gateway Center.

Save The Bay is pleased to announce that the Hamilton Family Charitable Trust has generously contributed $1.5 million to the nonprofit organization’s efforts to relocate its small aquarium on Easton’s... ...Read More

You have funding options!

Nothing should stand in the way of giving your students the educational experience of a lifetime: including a lack of funding. We want to support you in your search for funding and have compiled the tips and sources on this page to help you get started.

Ideas to consider:

  • Discuss funding options with your school’s PTA or PTO
  • Organize a fundraiser, such as a bake sale
  • Meet with your local Rotary Club
  • Research available grants for teachers and schools