Tadpole Patrol

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Tadpole Patrol

Tadpole Patrol is the Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed’s innovative and immersive learning experience aboard the Otter II, our 22′ pontoon boat. Since 2004, children have boarded our “floating classroom” to learn about lake ecology, and how to test and protect water quality.

Choose your own adventure

Tadpole Patrol The Original! Children entering grades 2-4 experience the ecology of the lake through exploration, observing wildlife (eagles, fish, and zooplankton), and learn the basics of water testing with professional equipment. Each child will earn a Tadpole Patrol badge, T-shirt and prize grab-bag. Program cost is $30 per child for 2 1/2 hour session.

TP II- LSI! (Lake Science Investigators) Youth entering grades 4-6 become “science Investigators” as they practice their observation and data collection skills with their own keepsake journal. An underwater camera enables participants to view aquatic life as well as begin to learn about identifying native and non-native plant species. Each child will take home a waterproof knapsack and LSI journal. Program cost is $30 per child for 3 hour session.

Family Tadpole Patrol Fun for the whole family! Enjoy a 1 1/2 hour excursion where “kids of all ages” can observe wildlife above and below the water, share historical lake facts and experience water monitoring with professional equipment. A great adventure for the whole family! Program cost is $60 total for up to ten people.

Historical Lake Tour Join the Friends as we partner with a local historian to explore the amazing natural and human history of Cobbossee Lake or Maranacook Lake during a two hour session. This program is designed for any adult or child interested in the history of the surrounding area.
Program cost is $25.00 per person for a 2 hour session. (Limited to 8 adults)

Spotter’s Amphibious Adventure! Children 8 years of age and older. Explore both land and water in this adventure! Cruise with the Friends to a private island to explore, learn all about the importance of riparian areas and the basis of “Leave No Trace” principles. Offered on Annabessacook. Program cost is $30 for a 3 hour session.

Brooks Joseph Dufour Memorial Scholarship

We offer the Brooks Joseph Dufour Memorial Scholarship to those who would like to participate in our Nature Day Camp or Tadpole Patrol programs as an effort to reduce financial barriers to attending our programs. 

Tadpole Patrol Registration

Please download and complete the registration form and either email or drop off at the Friends location complete with payment.

You may email the completed form to cami@watershedfriends.com

If you have any questions, please call us at 207-395-5239.

Meet our Tadpole Patrol Sponsors

Meet the local businesses whose generosity enables the Friends to continue on our mission.
Kennebec Savings Bank
Major Sponsor
Augusta Fuel Company
Major Sponsor
Clark Marine

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