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Town of Dennis: Private Organizations

Dennis Conservation Trust
OceanQuest, Inc.

PHONE: (508) 385-5990

FAX: (617) 526-5000 (please mark "Attention: Richard A. Johnston")

E-MAIL: richard.johnston@wilmerhale.com

WWW: http://dennisconservationtrust.org/

CONTACT:
Richard A. Johnston
c/o Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr
60 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
(617) 526-6282

HOURS: No office hours. Call for information.

A private nonprofit land trust accepting land donations and gifts to preserve open space in the Town of Dennis. Owns and maintains over 300 acres of conservation land. A member of The Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts, Inc.

PUBLICATIONS: No publications.

FEES: Annual membership by sliding scale and land donation.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS: No special programs.

KEYWORDS: Dennis, Land Conservation, land Trusts, Wetlands, Wildlife

PHONE: (508) 385-7656 or (800) 376-2326

FAX: Not available.

E-MAIL: info@oceanquest.org

WWW: http://oceanquest.org/

CONTACTS:
Kathy Mullin, Executive Director
Elise Andrini, Office Manager

HOURS: Hands-On Discovery Cruises offered Spring through Fall. Office hours year-round.

OceanQuest, Inc., is an organization firmly rooted in marine science education. The programs have proven to be highly successful in motivating and educating participants to the wonders of the ocean through hands-on teaching techniques. OceanQuest is a private, non-profit educational and research organization supported by private donations, grants, and fees. OceanQuest at-sea programs take place aboard a well-equipped U.S. Coast Guard certified research vessel that departs from Woods Hole.

PUBLICATIONS: "Hands-On Oceanography," a series of 11 lessons covering the major concepts of ocean science; extensive teacher background material, data sheets, and suggestions for adapting the lessons to the classroom are included. "Activity Book/Journal," designed as a follow-up to the cruises; includes a variety of puzzles and games that reinforce ocean science study (grades 2-8). Other curriculum materials are available.

FEES: Vary with program and group size.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS: 2 hour Discovery Cruises and shore programs are offered to schools and groups in the spring and fall. The Discovery Cruise explores the major disciplines within oceanography. Shore/Marsh programs compliment the at-sea experience. OceanQuest is a state approved professional development provider.

Mid-June through Labor Day a regular schedule of 90 min Hands-On Discovery Cruises are offered for the general public and groups.

Discover Cuttyhunk Island Cruises August and September. Private Charters available.

KEYWORDS: Educational Services for Schools, Groups and the General Public, Falmouth, Cruises, Tourism, Boat Charters, Woods Hole, Oceanography, Marine Education.