Greenwich Shellfish Commission: New Projects

Come to the Floren Family Environmental Center to hear the Greenwich Shellfish Commission’s plans for the future of Greenwich waters. Members of the Shellfish Commission will discuss proposals to build oyster reefs in Greenwich Cove, farm clam beds that have been untouched in 30 years, and improve local water quality. The talk will also cover the new joint collaboration of the Shellfish Commission and the Town of Greenwich Conservation Commission with UConn and NOAA’s research team’s ongoing work in Greenwich waters. Greenwich commercial shellfishermen from Atlantic Clam Farms and Stella Mar Oysters will discuss commercial shellfishing in local waters and offer a “tasting” of local shellfish. The event includes family friendly activities throughout the afternoon at the Bruce Museum Seaside Center related to clams and oysters, including a live animal marine tank, oyster reef diorama, shell games and crafts, and mollusks under the microscope. All ages are welcome.
Those without a beach pass can enter the park free by letting the front gate personnel know they are attending the First Sunday Science event. No registration is required. For more information, contact Bruce Museum Seaside Center Manager Cynthia Ehlinger at 203-413-6756 orcynthiae@brucemuseum.org