Students sample and test the water in the Merrimack River and its tributaries. In addition, students analyze the data and share their results across computer networks and through oral presentations at the annual student Congress. The program offers training and equipment to participating schools. The student, with the guidance of a mentor and school advisor, completes an environmental project requested by a local Conservation Commission or conservation organization. The program provides a coordinator to work with the schools, students and communities.
Many students take field trips to fish hatcheries, hydro power plants and farm tours.
River Studies culminates in a journey to a local river to determine water quality and investigate invertebrates. The River Studies Programs range from one day to one week long and are designed to meet individual school needs. They take place at the Kingman Farm's Marine Education Classroom and usually include a shore or estuarine component. Sea Trek Lectures and Tours Under the Sea Trek Program, marine docents give lectures on marine related topics to schools and civic groups. In most cases, the docents travel to their audiences.