Welcome back to the WILD Wednesdays series! This week, we will discuss one way our team approaches teaching local students about the impact of invasive species on our Park and local watershed.

 Throughout the year, 6th - 10th graders transform into scientists for the day during The Mariners’ education program, Buggin’ Out in the Bay. Through a mix of outdoor activities and indoor demonstrations, students investigate critters, run tests, and record data to assess the health of Mariners’ Lake, while learning what they can do to have a positive impact on our local watershed.

At The Mariners', one of our top priorities is serving school-aged children. In response to demand, we’ve recently expanded our focus to include PreK students by creating a new Early Childhood Educator position and implementing several enrichment programs crafted to engage our youngest learners.