Celebrate World Ocean Day - June 8th

Spring is almost here and then with Summer quickly approaching, World Ocean Day fits right in... Celebrate World Ocean Day - June 8th

Check out the official Website at http://www.theoceanproject.org/wod/index.php

One of our local events to celebrate the day is planned for in Maine! (see below)
World Ocean Day Celebration

World Ocean Day Festival 2009

World Ocean Day is celebrated around the world every year on June 8th. Old Quarry is proud to be the venue for a World Ocean Day celebration here in Maine. Come to our beautiful ocean front facility and participate in a weekend, family-oriented, festival of outdoor activities, education and fun to honor our planet's oceans. Old Quarry is committed to helping protect the ocean in our own backyard and raise awareness of how critical a role the ocean plays in all of our lives.

Saturday, June 6th, 10:00am - 7:30pm
Sunday, June 7th, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Schedule of events includes:

• Interactive display tables from a dozen organizations/sponsors
• Food court
• Eco-tours aboard our 38" lobster boat
• Kayaking events
• Presentations by staff members from the Department of Marine Resources, and Project Puffin
• Poster gallery - ocean themed posters created by local school children on display
• Large touch tank
• Ocean exploration tours with a remotely operated submersible
• Lobster bake
• Puffin parade
• Coastal cleanup excursions with the Maine Island Trail Association (MITA)

We are working on a number of additional exciting activities, and we will be posting a full schedule of events in the coming months.

General admission will be free to the public.

Old Quarry Ocean Adventures, Inc.
130 Settlement Road
Stonington, Maine 04681
207.367.8977
info@oldquarry.com

Lat 44° 10.27' N / Lon 68° 38.34' W