Education & Outreach

The Lamont-Doherty Core Repository maintains one of the world’s most unique and important collections of scientific samples from the deep sea.

The Hudson River Field Station helps visitors explore and learn directly from the best classroom: the Hudson River itself!

Every October, we welcome kids, families, and science enthusiasts to meet our scientists and participate in dozens of activities and programs.

We offer tours on a bimonthly basis for individuals, schools, and groups, and encourage school groups to schedule visits to our Hudson River Field Station.

Rockland P.L.U.S. engages high school students in sustainable planning while Day in the Life of the Hudson gives K-12 students hands-on field experiences.

Secondary School Field Research, Summer Intern, Next Generation of Hudson River Educators, and Polar Climate Ambassadors programs provide students with rich, meaningful summer experiences.

Earth2Class connects K-14 teachers with scientists and the latest research to bring new tools and ideas to their classrooms

Our polar science activities focus on the evidence of climate change in the polar regions and introduce students to a variety of science concepts and resources.

Our interactive programs for K-12 students, families, and educators feature experts from across Lamont and Columbia Climate School presenting on important and interesting sustainability topics.

Our collection of lesson plans, videos, data sets, and other resources helps students explore the Hudson River estuary’s uniqueness, complexity, and life.