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--></style></head><body lang="EN-US" link="blue" vlink="purple"><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Explore pristine waters and scenic nature trails, and learn about the colorful past, present and future of one of Buzzards Bay’s most unique places on a day-long excursion to Penikese Island on Saturday, August 25, hosted by the Buzzards Bay Coalition.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">The trip departs from Woods Hole at 9 a.m. Participants will enjoy a boat ride along the Elizabeth Islands to Penikese Island, located just off Cuttyhunk at the mouth of Buzzards Bay. Once on the island, Bay Coalition staff will lead an ecological tour and coastal exploration activities for both children and adults. Other planned activities include a tour of Penikese Island School and an oyster farming demonstration by Cuttyhunk Oyster Farms. Participants will also have free time to roam the island’s beautiful beaches and trails on their own. The boat will return to Woods Hole at approximately 3 p.m.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">The trip costs $60 for Bay Coalition members, $75 for non-members and $40 for children (up to age 12). The cost includes boat transportation to and from the island and all on-island activities. Participants must bring their own picnic lunch.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Space is limited, so reservations are required. To RSVP, contact Alicia Pimental at <a href="mailto:pimental@savebuzzardsbay.org">pimental@savebuzzardsbay.org</a> or 508.999.6363, x226.</span> <span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">To learn more, visit <a href="http://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/bayadventures">www.savebuzzardsbay.org/bayadventures</a>. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Alicia Pimental, </span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Communications and Outreach Manager</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#6799c8">BUZZARDS BAY </span></b><span style="font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#6799c8">COALITION</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#566d11">Main - 114 Front Street, New Bedford, MA 02740</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none">
<span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#566d11">Cape - 21 Luscombe Avenue, Woods Hole, MA 02543</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#566d11">Tel - 508-999-6363 x.226</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#6799c8"><a href="http://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/"><span style="color:#6799c8">www.savebuzzardsbay.org</span></a></span></b><span style="color:#6799c8"></span></p>
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