Article by Rob Cuddi, live blue(tm) Service Leader I am standing in my basement with two more plastic bags to add to this growing mountain and scratching my head, questioning how this could happen. I must be looking at ONE HUNDRED crumpled bags stuffed into a large cloth shopping bag…it’s slapping me in the head…
Ban the Bag: How You Can Reduce Plastic Waste in Your Community
Story by Randolph Pfaff, live blue Service Corps volunteer In November of last year, Boston joined more than sixty municipalities in Massachusetts by banning the distribution of plastic shopping bags. This significant step toward creating a zero-waste city was applauded by environmental and conservation groups, along with concerned citizens who had pushed the Boston City…
Just Breath! A Turtle Emergency Response Volunteer Story
Story written by Rob Cuddi, Turtle Emergency Response Volunteer The Rav-4 was frigid as I nosed out of a tangle of blankets. It was pre-dawn and still quite dark outside when one of the seasonal biologists tapped at my windshield. Heater on, steaming tea poured from my thermos, as Eran settled into the passenger seat….
A Turtle’s Journey: Small Turtles of MA
By Aleksandra Ostojic She peeked her head out of the dirt as the morning sun wrapped her face like a warm blanket. Her head followed her body as she cautiously wormed out of the nest she had dug the night before for her first ever clutch of 24 eggs. Several nights had been spent in…
Volunteer of the Month: Marisa Tardiani
“She is truly an integral part to our team and I hope we will never have to find out what it’s like to not have Marisa a part of it. “
Turtles in a half shell: Turtle (Emergency Response Volunteer) Power! By Samantha Riffle
I met with Goldie on a rainy Columbus day at the Aquarium. She, an experienced volunteer and educator with eight years of experience, met with me, a new volunteer with only 3 months under my belt, to talk about her experience as a TERV (Turtle Emergency Response Volunteer). Goldie had just finished another volunteer shift,…
Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehab Resources
Where to Learn More About Sea Turtles & Turtle Rescue By Randolph Pfaff, live blue Service Corps Volunteer Every autumn, the New England Aquarium gears up to rescue and rehabilitate cold-stunned sea turtles stranded along Massachusetts beaches. These efforts are critically important for the conservation of endangered Kemp’s Ridley, loggerhead, and leatherback sea turtles….
Volunteer of the Month: The Quincy Animal Care Team
“…I’m not sure if they realize this, but our department would not run as smoothly without all of their help!”
Volunteer of the Month: Kathy Cartier
“She is always interested in learning more and doing everything the best she can.”
Volunteer of the Month: Richard Wong
“Rich is a work horse, plain and simple…”
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Volunteer of the Month: Catherine Morse
“…Catherine, truly deserves this recognition and my praise!”
