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At the latter location, local commercial Shell fishermen “host” a free raw bar of clams and oysters harvested form Greenwich waters and cooked Edible Seaweed (sugar kelp) also harvested locally. Sound Waters Schooner, Stella Mar Oyster Boat, Greenwich Police Boat and Atlantic Clam Farms Shellfish barge will be moored at the OGYC dock for visitors to sight and board. Continue Reading →
At a very well attended Experience the Sound event guests learned about marine life in Long Island Sound, what pollutants threaten it and some efforts at increasing the shellfish population in Greenwich waters. Continue Reading →
The family-friendly event features 40+ groups, all with information and activities. The event is free and open to the public. There will be face painting, a free raw bar and tours of the schooner SoundWaters, a Marine Police boat, and a shellfish barge. Come learn about all the seps being taken to protect the Sound and its creatures. Continue Reading →
All ages are welcome. The commission will provide shellfish rakes and buckets. Licenses/permits are not needed for the event. Continue Reading →
The weather held for most of the Experience the Sound event on Sunday. Beachgoers wandered up to the Bruce Museum Seaside Center with buckets of creatures to have them identified, watch the Osprey Cam, and learn about shellfish and various conservation efforts in Town. Continue Reading →
The theme for the 11th annual Experience the Sound event was “From Streams Through Soil to Sea,” emphasizing that Greenwich’s ecology is connected to Long Island Sound. Continue Reading →
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 →
Board a boat at the yacht club docks (The Soundwaters Schooner, Greenwich Police Boat, and a clam boat). Check out Greenwich Community Sailing (sailing instruction, canoe rental and paddle boarding). Explore the Bruce Museum Seaside Center, which will have its season opening. Enjoy a free raw bar with Atlantic Clam Farms and Hemlock Oysters. Learn about crew, scuba, fishing and clamming as well as environmental conservation with several community partners. Continue Reading →