New England Science & Sailing Seeking Young Artists to Participate in Annual Drawing Contest

Stonington, CT – New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) is looking for young artists to participate in a drawing contest for a calendar entitled "Long Island Sound and Its Watershed: What It Means to Me." NESS adopted the contest last year after the Long Island Sound Foundation oversaw it for 19 years.
 
NESS, a nationally-recognized and award-winning nonprofit ocean adventure organization, provides students of all ages with year-round programming that includes marine science, sailing, and adventure sports. NESS courses support teachers' STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) curriculum with a unique combination of on-the-water and in-the-classroom lessons intended to spark curiosity, enhance learning, and encourage students to step out of their comfort zones.
 
The 2017 Long Island Sound drawing contest is open to all Connecticut students currently in Grades K-6. Participating classes and schools are asked to select one drawing per eligible grade to submit for judging and mail them to NESS no later than April 7, 2017.
 
Individual children may submit a drawing on their own if the class or school is not participating. The contest is a great opportunity for parents and teachers to provide their students with a hands-on experience and to educate them about Long Island Sound and its watershed.
 
For more information about the drawing contest, please visit nessf.org/schools/LIScalendar. 

New England Science & Sailing Foundation, Inc. (NESS), is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) ocean adventure education organization that engages students in experiential learning to build confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills. Marine sciences, adventure sports, and sailing are platforms for inquiry-based learning, transformational personal discovery, teaching respect and responsibility for the sea, and creating connections with the community. NESS operates year-round with families, schools, and organizations to provide high-quality programs that blend an innovative curriculum with exciting ocean adventure activities. For more information, visit www.nessf.org.