Floating Classroom Eco-Cruises!
Citizen Science & Hands-On Exploration for all ages!
Eco-Cruises are a must for Finger Lakes visitors and residents who want to know more!
Eco-Cruises are a must for Finger Lakes visitors and residents who want to know more!
Your eco-cruise fares & donations help us provide $25,000 in scholarships to schools and organizations studying Cayuga Lake with us each year!
WHEN: Sunday afternoons, 4:00-6:00pm, Ithaca Farmers Market
Weekday Afternoons (Tues.-Fri.), 3:00-5:00pm, Ithaca Boating Center
Reservations & Fares: (607) 697-0166, or www.tioherotours.com.
Weekday Afternoons (Tues.-Fri.), 3:00-5:00pm, Ithaca Boating Center
Reservations & Fares: (607) 697-0166, or www.tioherotours.com.
- Community Access Coupons are available to ensure that all Finger Lakes residents can afford to learn about their lakes. Click here for info!
- SCIENCE SPECTACULAR (NEW!) Enjoy an afternoon eco-cruise with us and get $1 off admission to the Sciencenter in Ithaca! This is a great deal for visiting families!
Special Presentations
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| 2012 AUV Design - "Killick" |
Sunday, July 7- Cornell AUV Team! AUV stands for "Automated Underwater Vehicle" built by Cornell students for missions underwater. We'll launch their AUV and see what's below the surface!
Thursday, July 11- Great American Secchi Dip-In. Help the Floating Classroom participate in the international effort to monitoring North American Lakes! Learn a powerful and basic technique that anyone can use.
Coming Up (Dates TBA):
Genetically Engineered Machines Club. CU students will share their plan to use micro-organisms as indicators of pollution in our lake!
Predicting Lake Turnover! We'll use a "Hydrolab" sensor to create a profile of water conditions as Cayuga approachs Fall Turnover!
Thursday, July 11- Great American Secchi Dip-In. Help the Floating Classroom participate in the international effort to monitoring North American Lakes! Learn a powerful and basic technique that anyone can use.
Coming Up (Dates TBA):
Genetically Engineered Machines Club. CU students will share their plan to use micro-organisms as indicators of pollution in our lake!
Predicting Lake Turnover! We'll use a "Hydrolab" sensor to create a profile of water conditions as Cayuga approachs Fall Turnover!
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| Zebra and Quagga Mussels |
Family Lake Exploration Day!
This is the perfect time to enjoy Cayuga with friends and family, and keep everyone busy. We'll offer an opportunity for hands-on lake-science activities, based on the interests of our guests (you!) and lake conditions.
Myths & Myteries of Cayuga! Legends old and new for the season!
Myths & Myteries of Cayuga! Legends old and new for the season!
