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The Shore Line Trolley Museum and the Sound School are teaming up for the Urban Waters RESTART Workshop, a program that will give students hands-on experience with learning about water quality and environmental stewardship. Photo courtesy of The Shore Line Trolley Museum and the Sound School

The Shore Line Trolley Museum is thrilled to announce its collaboration with the Sound School for an innovative educational initiative called the Urban Waters RESTART Workshop. This workshop, held in conjunction with the Environmental Justice Program (EJP) and the Future Farmers of America (FFA), aims to engage students in hands-on learning about water quality and environmental stewardship.

Scheduled to take place in the month of May at The Shore Line Trolley Museum, the workshop will feature participation from various area schools, including Cold Springs, the Hamden Collaborative, Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy, and JS Martinez Magnet Academy.

The workshop is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of urban water ecosystems and their importance. Each workshop focuses on different aspects and the impact of water quality. Students will have hands-on experience with the collection and analysis of water quality, algae pressing, and physically exploring the marsh ecosystem.

"This workshop represents a unique opportunity for students to engage with their local environment and learn about the importance of preserving urban water ecosystems," said Chuck Mulligan, science teacher at the Sound School. "We are proud to partner with the Sound School, EJP, and FFA to empower the next generation of environmental stewards."

John Proto, executive director of The Shore Line Trolley Museum, shared his thoughts on the recent collaboration.

“The museum has an incredibly unique perspective of the Farm River ecosystem and is an ideal place for this type of educational opportunity,” Proto said. There’s no question that the behavior of our waterways affect our environment in many ways. The museum’s right of way offers a front-row seat to observe these changing behaviors, and opening our grounds to these types of educational opportunities is the responsible thing to do in an effort to preserve our fragile ecosystems.”

For more information about the Urban Waters RESTART Workshop or to inquire about participation, please contact Chuck Mulligan at the Sound School.