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Kenneth L. Duffy - Volunteer with the Waquoit Bay NERR, Massachusetts

Volunteer Spotlight

Kenneth L. Duffy

	Title: Volunteer
	Reserve: Waquoit Bay NERR, MA
	With the NERRS since: 2004

About the Reserve

Waquoit Bay Reserve, Massachusetts

Location: The reserve is located on the south shore of Cape Cod, in the towns of Falmouth and Mashpee.

Total Acreage: 2,780

Name: Kenneth L. Duffy

Briefly describe the types of volunteer activities you participate in for the NERRS. If you have a favorite volunteer topic or activity, please describe.
I participate in the following activities: teaching 5th graders about watersheds; teaching 8th graders about pond chemistry, ground water and environmental observations; teaching 6th graders about the estuary; instructing teachers about climate and weather; chlorophyll testing of pond algae; beach profiling; observation of piping plovers and vernal pool monitoring.

What life experiences led you to volunteer with the NERRS?
I was a middle school science teacher for 34 years. Upon retirement, I joined the Senior Environment Corps which led to my involvement at Waquoit Bay NERR.

What is the most unusual or most unexpected thing that has happened to you while volunteering for the NERRS?
After working for several years with local students, I was asked to assist with the preparation of curriculum for weather and climate classes for teachers in the surrounding area. I also helped with the presentation of these weather and climate classes. During the courses, I was able to attend a number of presentations that were made by scientists at Woods Hole. This experience helped me to become more aware of the effects of weather and climate on the environment throughout the world.

What is your proudest achievement as a volunteer?
In 2006, I was honored as Volunteer of the Year at Waquoit Bay NERR.

Last Updated on: 07-01-2008