Dress warmly and wear rubber boots. Bring gloves! Continue Reading →
Shellfish Demonstration Announced for Saturday, Dec 11 at Tod’s Point
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Greenwich Shellfish Commission
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Shellfish Demonstration at Greenwich Point Set for Sunday, May 2
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Learn how and where to shellfish for oysters, clams and mussels. Continue Reading →
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Shellfish Commission to Host Demonstration at Tod’s Point on Saturday, March 6
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Learn how and where to shellfish for oysters, clams and mussels. Continue Reading →
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Greenwich Shellfish Commission: Oysters and clams reveal a new “talent”
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NOAA’s recent research in Greenwich waters, assisted by the Greenwich Shellfish Commission, revealed that oysters and clams have yet another hidden “talent.” Continue Reading →
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First Sunday Science: Learn about NOAA’s shellfish research projects in Greenwich waters
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Learn about water quality benefits provided by shellfish aquaculture including measuring the capacity of Greenwich clams and oyster to remove excess nutrients, which are a challenge to coastal water ‘health’ in the US. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Bruce Museum, Greenwich Shellfish Commission, Julie Rose, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA
Shellfishing Demo at Greenwich Point Set for Sunday, March 31
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All ages are welcome. The commission will provide shellfish rakes and buckets. Licenses/permits are not needed for the event. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Greenwich Shellfish Commission, Roger Bowgen, Susie Baker
UCONN /Greenwich Shellfish Commission Researches the Threat of Plastic to Long Island Sound
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Long Island Sound is vulnerable to accumulations of plastic waste material. Greenwich’s Shellfish Commission and UConn’s Center for Environmental Sciences & Engineering are supporting research to document the distribution of microplastics in Long Island Sound. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Greenwich Conservation Commission, Greenwich Shellfish Commission, microplastics
Bruce Museum First Sunday Science Series Presents: Cooking with Shellfish at the Seaside Center
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The event will include a raw bar of local shellfish provided by Jadar Nygard of StellaMar and Ed Stilwagen of Atlantic Clam Farms. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Arts, Food Drink Restaurants, Lifestyle, Atlantic Clam Farms, Bruce Museum Seaside Center, Ed Stilwagen, Geoff Lazlo
Town of Greenwich and UConn Partner in Long Island Sound Ecology Study
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“As a UConn graduate, I take pride in this newly-formed partnership and look forward to seeing how this collaboration will improve the quality of life both in and around the Long Island Sound.” – Peter Tesei Continue Reading →
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PHOTOS: Hundreds Descend on Shellfish Commission’s “Experience the Sound” Event at Greenwich Point
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Sunday was the perfect beach day, and people flocked to Greenwich Point to enjoy the beach and the Experience the Sound event. There were horseshoe crabs and starfish to touch in the tanks, an art show, a free raw bar, and much much more! Continue Reading →