It's a Big Big World: On the Road

Did you know that most of planet Earth is covered in ocean? It’s true! Not only is the ocean a great place to play and swim and boat and have fun, but all life on the Big Big World depends on the ocean, even you!

Meet a senior marine biologist from the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation! Learn about a baby sea turtle who was found washed up on the beach and will be released back into the wild once she’s better.

Trees are amazing! Did you know that trees can take dirty air and change it into clean air? They also provide food and homes for all different kinds of animals. Trees can stand outside all year long, no matter what the weather is.

Visit Quail Hill Farm, where the farmers grow about 70 different kinds of vegetables! Farmer Scott pulls a bunch of carrots out of the ground. The field has thousands of carrots! Aren’t fruits and vegetables cool?

Snook visits the Wainscott Common School to talk about animals. Snook asks the class what kinds of animals they see outside their schools. Do they ever see sloths?!

Snook visits the Shinnecock Indian Reservation and participates in one of their stomp dance songs!

Snook visits the Atlantis Marine World Aquarium, home of the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation. He learns all sorts of fun facts, including that sharks swim around with their mouths open to breathe!

Snook visits Pike’s Farm. Owner Jim Pike shows Snook red lettuce, romaine lettuce and Boston lettuce. Who knew there were so many different types?!

Snook visits an animal rescue for cats and dogs. He learns that it takes lots of volunteers to care for the animals!

Snook visits Pike's Farm and learns about the different colors fruits and veggies come in! Snook is amazed when Jim Pike shows him purple raspberries.

Snook visits Quail Hill Farm and sees a real compost heap. Snook is fascinated by the mysterious process of compost creation! Scott tells Snook that compost makes soil healthier.