This site is where it all begins, the headwaters of the Mill River. Hear about the Quinnipiac legend of Sleeping Giant, the unusual birds that can be seen in these woods, and the diverse and plentiful wildlife that lives here. Historian Bob Gryswecz talks about changes in the path of the river and how people have used it.
Categories: Education
Tags: cold, east, geology, indians, Mill, Quinnipiac, river, rock, school, Spring, west
Learn about the animals of this remarkable island. Nick Bellatoni, the State Archeologist tells about the animals of long ago. We’ll talk to Ben Breton, from the New Haven Historical Society about the importance of animals to the native people who lived on the island. Fox Running, the Quinnipiac Medicine Man will share an animal legend. Naturalist Lucian Bouffard will discuss ecosystems, foodwebs, and the unusual mix of habitats on such a small island.
Categories: Education
Tags: cold, ecosystems, Food, Grannis, habitats, indians, island, Quinnipiac, school, Spring, webs
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
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
This site contains riffle areas and large pockets of still water. Various water quality indicators are examined. We talk to Fox Running, a Quinnipiac Medicine Man, about legends and stories from this area.
Categories: Education
Tags: Birds, cold, east, indians, Mill, Quinnipiac, river, rock, school, Spring
Learn about the history of this site, hear about the Carr Bridge, a lobsterman takes us on his boat, and we go out to get some oysters.
Categories: Education
Tags: boat, bridge, cold, house, lobstering, Mill, oystering, Quinnipiac, river, school, Spring, Yale