by bill | Feb 19, 2024 | Eco-Tourism, Environmental, Floating Classroom
Over the past two summers, DCL and partner organizations have supported 10+ young adults by giving them paid internship opportunities that focused on learning about the interconnections that exist within the Cayuga Lake watershed. From interconnected waterways, to...
by bill | Dec 22, 2023 | Eco-Tourism, Environmental, Floating Classroom
Below is a post written by DCL’s longest running student and intern, Franny Lux, who tells her tale of involvement with Discover Cayuga Lake. We’re so proud of all that she’s accomplished, so grateful to all of her help over the years, and so...
by bill | Dec 8, 2023 | Eco-Tourism, Environmental, Floating Classroom
In 1979, in a harbor in North Carolina, the M/V Teal was born. Built out of cedar wood by master boat builders, the Teal was eventually delivered to the shores of New Jersey where it became the source of great joy to many fishermen, catching large tuna that were still...
by bill | Nov 8, 2023 | Eco-Tourism, Environmental, Floating Classroom
We had over 10,000 guests join us for our public cruises this summer! These are the cruises that generate the revenue for our mission oriented programs. Interestingly, 33% of these bookings were from the 14850 area code, which means locals are enjoying our eco-cruises...
by bill | Jan 6, 2023 | Floating Classroom
As we welcome the new year, we are taking a moment to look back at a bountiful 2022, with a successful cruise season, meaningful community partnerships and continual educational programming inspiring the appreciation and stewardship of Cayuga Lake! In these...
by bill | Nov 14, 2022 | Floating Classroom, Trout in the Classroom
Brown Trout spawning in a stream by building a nest or a “redd” to release and fertilize their eggs. While the boat has left the marina and public and eco cruises have ended until next season, Discover Cayuga Lake transitions from environmental education on board the...