
Norwalk Seaport Association Receives Westport Patagonia Enviro Grant
Susan Snider (center), executive director of the Norwalk Seaport Association, accepted a Patagonia Enviro Grant check for $1,500 from Patagonia associate Judy Kellhoffer (right) on Saturday, April 19 at the Westport store, where the Seaport Association presented information about its habitat restoration project on Sheffield Island and its educational and lighthouse activities. There also was an opportunity to sign up for a drawing for two Patagonia Jetstream Jackets.
Summer Programs at Sheffield Island
Ages: 8-12 years old
Choose to attend a day, all week or several days! Children will escape on a nautical journey to Sheffield Island for a day filled with adventure and discovery with the Norwalk Seaport Association education team.
Information and reservation form

More than 200 guests attended the 2008 Norwalk Seaport
Association Light Keeper's Gala, which raised $60,000 for
the Seaport Association’s stewardship of historic Sheffield
Island Lighthouse. In addition, attendees donated $9,000 to
underwrite scholarships that will allow children in need to
participate in the Seaport Association’s Sheffield Island
Adventure Program during August. Pictured from left to right
are Mark Schlegel, Catherine Reischer and Pat Spinola, who
received the Norwalk Seaport Association's Beacon Award
during the gala.
The Norwalk Seaport Association is offering this four-session course
from 7:00-9:30 p.m. in its 4th floor classroom at 132 Water Street in
Norwalk. The course is free for Norwalk Seaport Association members and
$20.00 for nonmembers. Participation will be limited to 35 students.
Participants who attend all four sessions and successfully complete the
final exam will be eligible to apply for a State of Connecticut Safe
Boating Certificate or Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation.
To
register, call Captain Barry Natale at 203-219-3688
or send an e-mail to barry@soundnavigation.com
Schedule:
Tuesdays & Thursdays -- March 11, 13, 18 & 20
Tuesdays & Thursdays – April 15, 17, 22 & 24
Tuesdays & Thursdays – May 13, 15, 20 & 22
Captain Barry Natale discusses a nautical chart of Long Island Sound
with Connecticut Safe Boating Course participant Elaine Bruski (center)
and Susan Snider, executive director of the Norwalk Seaport Association,
which is offering the courses in March, April and
May.