Random Grannis Podcasts

Because of a large variety of habitats, Grannis Island has a diverse population of birds. Dr. Celia Lewis will be our guide as we quietly make our way out to the island. She will explain how birds play and important role in the health of the Grannis Island ecosystem. Lucian Bouffard will tell us how some species of birds were introduced. The Quinnipiac Medicine Man, Fox Running, will talk about the birds that once lived on the island.

Categories: Education

Tags: Birds, cold, Grannis, habitats, indians, island, osprey, Quinnipiac, school, Spring

In this video podcast, you will learn about why the salt marsh is a good habitat. We will get to see fiddler crabs, Asian green crabs, and purple marsh crabs. We will also learn about food webs, adaptations, and recycling.

Categories: Education

Tags: adaptations, Asian, crab, crustaceans, dormancy, fiddler, Food, Grannis, Green, habitat, intertidal, island, marsh, purple, recycling, salt, tides, webs, zone

Learn about the history of this remarkable island. Nick Bellatoni, the State Archeologist talks about geological changes that have taken place on the island. We’ll talk to Ben Breton, from the New Haven Historical Society about the native people who lived on the island. Fox Running, the Quinnipiac Medicine Man will share legends and his hopes for the future.

Categories: Education

Tags: geology, Grannis, indians, island, Quinnipiac