GBNERR welcomes Lynn Vaccaro

GBNERR welcomes Lynn Vaccaro

Our new Coastal Training Program Coordinator has arrived, and we cannot wait for you to meet her. Lynn Vaccaro grew up in the seacoast region of NH and spent the last 12 years at Michigan Sea Grant and the University of Michigan Water Center. With training as an educator and a scientist and extensive experience working with researchers, decision makers and local communities in the Great Lakes region, Lynn is a perfect fit to lead municipal outreach and technical assistance for the Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Most recently, Lynn has been the collaborative research manager for the NERRS Science Collaborative. In Michigan Lynn ran research competitions, facilitated sharing between projects, organized workshops and learning opportunities, led communication efforts, and developed resources for scientists interested in connecting their work to coastal management. Please help us welcome Lynn back to the seacoast and into her new role with New Hampshire Fish and Game.

Seeing the Bay through the eyes of a child

Seeing the Bay through the eyes of a child

When the days are hot and the summer camps and rec programs have descended, we know the busy summer season is upon us.  The Discovery Center is often visited by children who have very different comfort levels with being outside. Either way, for me as a Naturalist here...