Sea, Sand and Sky: Kelly Randall- About me!

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Kelly Randall- About me!

Hello everybody!

My name is Kelly Randall and I will be a Senior Harbor Educator this summer with Save the Harbor/ Save the Bay! This will be my first summer with STH, and I am beyond excited to get started- this is my first blog post of many, and I would like to take the time to tell you a little bit about myself!

I grew up on the Long Island Sound in Connecticut where I spent my summers exploring our beaches and waters on kayaks, sailboats, and stand-up paddleboards (needless to say- I love the water!)

Exploring tide pools in New Zealand

Ever since I was a child I have had a strong interest in our oceans, and knew that I would want to spend my life studying all they have to offer. I took my first Marine Science class in high school, and fell in love with the subject. I then went on to study Environmental Studies and Marine Sciences at Stony Brook University on Long Island. While completing my degree, I had the amazing opportunity of studying abroad in New Zealand at the University of Auckland. While there, I was able to further develop my knowledge and passion about Marine Sciences while studying the Southern Ocean and Antarctic Biology, as well as Ecological Restoration. I was also able to begin my SCUBA certification and had the opportunity to dive in the beautiful (but cold!) New Zealand waters- I even got to see a Little Blue Penguin in the wild!

My varied experiences and passion for my studies have led me here- to Save the Harbor/ Save the Bay. I am incredibly excited for the opportunity to work for a non-profit organization, teaching kids about the Boston Harbor and the importance of its conservation! I am eager to scour the beaches for horseshoe crabs and explore the Boston Harbor islands, as I am not a native Bostonian. My favorite lessons to teach are ones that enable kids to get up close and personal with some sea creatures- nothing is more exciting than pulling a crab trap out of the water and seeing what critters you’ve caught!

As I have said, I can’t wait to get this summer started! I am most looking forward to meeting new people, leading engaging activities centered on the Boston Harbor, and hanging out with some famous Boston lobsters!

Hope to see you on the beaches!

Kelly

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Welcome to Save the Harbor / Save the Bay's Boston Harbor blog "Sea, Sand & Sky".

Save the Harbor/Save the Bay is a non-profit public-interest Boston Harbor environmental advocacy organization whose mission is to restore and protect Boston Harbor, Massachusetts Bay, the Boston Harbor Islands, the Boston Harbor region's public beaches, Boston's waterfront and the marine environment and share them with the public, for everyone to enjoy.

Since 1986, Save the Harbor / Save the Bay has been the driving force behind the transformation of Boston Harbor from one of the dirtiest urban harbors in America to one of the cleanest in the world.

As a result of our advocacy, Boston Harbor has been transformed from a "Harbor of Shame" into a source of recreational, educational and economic opportunity and civic pride. Today the beaches of South Boston are among the cleanest urban beaches in the nation, the Boston Harbor Islands are a National Park, and Boston's waterfront has become a compelling destination for residents and visitors alike.

Working with a broad base of civic, corporate, government, scientific, philanthropic and community partners, Save the Harbor / Save the Bay continues to strengthen the connections between communities and the harbor, and promote the increasingly important impact Boston Harbor has on the region’s economy.

Each year Save the Harbor / Save the Bay runs 2 free Youth Environmental Education Programs that combine recreation and hands-on education to bring Boston Harbor alive for thousands of Boston area young people. Since 2003, we have connected nearly 250,000 youth and teens to Boston Harbor, the Boston Harbor Islands, our region's public beaches and Boston's waterfront.