Family Aquaculture Series: “Sea” Below The Ocean

Become part of the Clamily! A fun, hands-on series for kids & adults to learn how local seafood nourishes us & the environment. This series is a collaborative effort between WTFPL and MVSG to increase children’s exposure to marine science, local shellfish culture, working waterfronts, and environmental stewardship.

July 17th 3:30-4:30 – “Sea” Below the Ocean 
Shellfish Touch Tank! Hold & learn about different marine invertebrates. Marine Biologists will bring in a touch tank with a wide variety of sea creatures, and share why they grow millions of bivalve shellfish each year for island waters. Free and Open To All

July 31st 3:30-4:30 Make(r) Way for Water
Build your own eco-filter in this STEAM-based maker workshop. Learn how nature filters water and fills our aquafers. (Rec. for ages 6+)
Kits available for up to 20 registrants. Registration required, email Nina at nina@mvshellfishgroup.org 

August 7th 10:30-11:00 Skippy Scallop Storytime **AT THE WEST TISBURY FARMER’S MARKET
Go on a journey with “Skippy” from one of Suzanne Tate’s nature series books. Experience a variety of scallop seed sizes, see their blue eyes, and experience nature’s most animated shellfish with a marine touch tank! Free and open to all. 

August 14th 3:30-4:30 Farming the Sea
Meet a local oyster farmer, explore how to harvest your own shellfish, and learn how shellfish feed us & clean our local waters. Free and open to all!

For more information on local aquaculture, please see www.mvshellfishgroup.org. Some programs require registration due to materials. Please see individual program for registration information.