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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Hello, The annual Watershed Block Party at Waquoit Bay
Reserve in </span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>East Falmouth</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> is happening this coming Tuesday from
3-7. Lots of fun activities for kids but also lots of good information on
coastal research, renewable energy, ecological landscaping and more for adults.
Hope to see you there!</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Joan Muller</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Education Coordinator</span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'>Waquoit</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Bay</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> National
Estuarine Research Reserve</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>508-457-0495 x107</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><u><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Annual
Watershed Block Party at </span></font></u></b><b><u><span style='font-weight:
bold'>Waquoit</span></u></b><b><u><span style='font-weight:bold'> </span></u></b><b><u><span
style='font-weight:bold'>Bay</span></u></b><b><u><span style='font-weight:
bold'>!</span></u></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The Waquoit Bay Research
Reserve will host their annual Watershed Block Party on Tuesday, August 2nd,
from </span></font>3:00-7:00PM at the Reserve Headquarters on Route 28 in East
Falmouth. Educators, scientists, and volunteers from the Reserve and
many other organizations will all be on hand to greet visitors with activities
and hands-on demonstrations for the entire family. </p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The day’s
festivities include touch tanks, estate tours, bay explorations, native plant
walks, an osprey watch, story time, and face painting. The Falmouth
Fiddlers will provide music from five until </span></font>seven o’clock. There will be ample opportunity to talk to scientists conducting research in
the bay and observe water quality monitoring demonstrations, algae growth,
marine life, and other current studies. </p>
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<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>The Reserve’s
Education Coordinator pointed out there will be a big push this year to provide
opportunities for people to participate in practical solutions to some of the
challenges facing the </span></font><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Cape</span></font><font
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today. “When we started this event several years ago, we said it was a
chance to learn about watersheds and estuaries, find out what you can do to
protect them, and meet your watershed neighbors. I think we’ve stayed
true to that original mission through the years, while providing families with
a fun afternoon. This year, we’re placing even more emphasis on the
practical aspect of what people can do. So many people really care about our
coastal waters – we want to give them the information they need to make a
difference. While the children are having fun learning about concepts in a
general way, we’ll have very specific information and experts available
for the adults.” </span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>An entire section will be
devoted to Cape-Friendly Landscaping which, at press time, included these
organizations, the Falmouth Friendly Lawn Committee, Michael Talbot and
Associates, and Mahoney’s </span></font>Garden Centers. In the
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Area, Cape and Islands Self Reliance
will be providing information on rebates for solar and wind energy residential
systems. Cape Light Compact will be able to sign people up for green power
options and free energy audits, as well as showcase the latest available energy
efficient lighting. Clean Energy Design’s renewable energy trailer and Greenpeace’s
“Rolling Sunlight” van will provide electricity for the event by
utilizing solar panels and wind turbines. </p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Other participants who
will provide information and activities include the Air Force Center for
Environmental Excellence, The Cape Cod Botanical Club, Citizens for the
Protection of Waquoit Bay, Cotuit Solar, Friends of the Mashpee National
Wildlife Refuge, Mass Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, Nature’s
Circle, the Sierra Club, and the Silent Spring Institute. Upward Innovations
will be demonstrating the latest in wireless weather station technology while </span></font>Cape
Cod Community College will offer information regarding its Environmental
Science/Technology and Renewable Energy programs. These are only a few of the
groups participating. </p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Local businesses are
contributing as well. Smitty’s Ice Cream, and Ben and Bill’s
Chocolate Emporium are donating ice cream and Kenyon’s Market will
provide watermelons. Guests are encouraged to bring along a picnic dinner
to enjoy on the bluff while visiting the Reserve.</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Patrick Farah, the
Volunteer Watershed Block Party Coordinator, affirms that, “The
Reserve’s block party is significant in allowing the public to gain
awareness for our local environment by witnessing the diversity that local
organizations can provide. What makes this event special is that everyone will
have fun interacting with the environmental community.”</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The event will take place
rain or shine and there is no charge for admission. For further information
please call 508-457-0495 ext: 108.</span></font></p>
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