07/31/2020
Merrohawke offers outdoor learning for kids during pandemic NEWBURYPORT — For many local children, COVID-19 has put a damper on their usual summer activities and camp plans, but a local nonprofit is pressing through the pandemic to give
05/07/2020
What's happening in the Newburyport boat yard? Here's a peek at last weekend's work spent doing an annual spring ritual, which is a lot like unwrapping a big present. Capt. Rob and sons will have the Erica Lee ready to go back in the water in just a few weeks for another summer of BOAT CAMP!
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Meet Marissa Cap! She is a First Asst. Engineer on a 600’ ship and has traveled all over the world, a career inspired by a decade spent growing up at Merrohawke and aboard the F/V Erica Lee as a camper and much loved deckhand. Your support helps young girls grow up strong by nature, on land and at sea. We've got just two days left to reach our Earth Day to May Day fundraising goal and you can help us with your gift, today! http://ow.ly/r53950zsRGE
Meet Devin. He stepped aboard the F/V Erica Lee at age 8, and grew up to be one of our most loved deckhands. He was a founding board member of Merrohawke in 2007, and now works as a police sergeant on the NH Seacoast. Learn why he is donating today in honor of the F/V Erica Lee's birthday. And you can too! Text merrohawketo 501-55. Thank you!
Meet Olivia. Once a BOAT CAMPer, then Merrohawke and F/V Erica Lee crew, she has graduated college and is now working on the front lines of Covid-19. Here's why she is supporting our Earth Day to May Day spring fundraiser. You can too! Please text "merrohawke" to 501-55 to give. Thank you!
04/22/2020
Guess who's 40 years old? This year is the 40th birthday of the F/V Erica Lee! In her honor, we're calling all hands on deck and rallying support for Merrohawke, where the boat spends her summer taking kids out on the water. Check out the alumni crew team page here... and a photo gallery of her many years at sea. And if you made memories aboard her, and would like to show her some love so more kids can grow upon onboard, please make a donation today. Thank you!
Merrohawke Spring Fundraiser: Earth Day to May Day! Help support Merrohawke's Annual Spring Fundraiser and honor the 40th birthday of the F/V Erica Lee!
02/21/2020
This year, she turns 40! Ordering some new shirts and sweatshirts soon--let us know if you want to order one!
12/18/2018
Inside BOAT CAMP at Merrohawke 2018 Peek inside the week through the eyes of Capt. Rob Yeomans, and explore a bit of what happens each week in summer, at Merrohawke.
03/11/2017
One of the open positions is aboard the Erica Lee this summer. :)
Job Openings | Merrohawke Nature School | Home of BOAT CAMP, Forest Kindergarten & Wilderness Program, Newburyport, Mass. We are looking for caring, enthusiastic people who are deeply connected to nature and wish to inspire the same in others.
04/19/2016
Yes! There is still time to sign up this summer. Don't wait too long and miss the boat ~ scholarships available.
Summer 2016 | Merrohawke Nature School | Home of BOAT CAMP, Forest Kindergarten & Wilderness...
05/08/2015
Today we are thrilled to announce that Rob Yeomans, co-founder of Merrohawke, has retired from 19 years of public school teaching to join the Merrohawke staff full-time. Welcome home to your favorite outdoor classroom, Capt. Rob!
04/28/2015
Fundraising Auction Friday night to support Merrohawke's programs aboard the F/V Erica Lee, Captains Fishing Parties boats, and at Lowell's Boat Shop. Join us!