Monthly Archives: February 2011

North Queens does turtles

The North Queens GOMI team is located at the top of our Gulf of Maine watershed in central mainland Nova Scotia. The area has big geography, low population levels and the advantage of  Kejumkujik National Park and Mercy Tobeatic Research … Continue reading

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John Halloran selected for Visionary Award

Congratulations to John “Hal” Halloran. Hal, a retired Newburyport science teacher and GOMI Science Director, has joined the Barrington Team as a recipient of the prestigious Gulf of Maine Council on Marine Environment Visionary Award for 2011. He taught science … Continue reading

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Barrington High Team gains Visionary Award

The Barrington High School Green Team under the leadership of Helen Goreham has been awarded a prestigious Gulf of Maine Council on Marine Environment Visionary Award for 2011 for its dedication to coastal protection, Piping Plover habitat, innovative school green … Continue reading

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Barrington team receives Toyota Evergreen support

Barrington High has received a continuation of grants to be used for Toyota’s Evergreen Learning Grounds projects. Last year, the school built a shelter, planted trees and created seating in an on campus park, and made other improvements around the … Continue reading

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Tantramar program receives international award

The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands has awarded Tantramar Regional High School and the Tantramar Wetlands Centre with first place in their “Schools promoting the wise use of Wetlands in the Americas” competition.  This is a prestigious international award. Only two … Continue reading

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