[SEMCO] Programs, please post

[Church, Nancy (DCR)]

For Immediate Release:

 

Department of Conservation and Recreation

Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve 

 

Citizens Scientists-  

A series of programs designed to introduce you to the management issues,
environmental factors and wildlife species that are the focus of
monitoring and research efforts at the Reserve.  We'll provide
information and hands-on demonstrations of the methods and equipment
used to gather meaningful data from various locations in the field.
After this, you may even be inspired to volunteer to be part of our
Citizens Scientists Team! Program geared towards adults and children 12
and over.

 

Tuesday August 14th (9:00-11:00AM) Salt Marsh Restoration at South Cape
Beach

Meet at Bayberry Parking Lot, on the right, just passed the South Cape
Beach State Park, Mashpee.

 

 Up and down the East coast individuals and organizations are
recognizing the vital role that salt marshes play and are taking steps
to restore these systems to their previous healthy conditions. Waquoit
Bay Reserve Research Intern, Andrew Tweel, will share his knowledge and
love of salt marshes as he details his work to restore the marsh behind
the South Cape barrier beach. He will describe the importance of salt
marshes and how they function and explain why the restoration work is
needed. You will learn about the Reserves monitoring efforts to document
species as you are introduced to the plants and animals living in the
marsh. Comparisons of wildlife before and after the restoration work may
be used to help determine the success of the project. Andrew will
explain the methods that will be used and possible outcomes for the
future.  

 

Tuesday August 21st (9:00-11:00AM) Stewardship of Public Lands: Abigail
Brook 

Meet at the parking area for Jehu Pond Trail, on the right off of Great
Neck Road South in Mashpee. 

 

Park Interpreter Laura Howard and dedicated Stewardship Volunteer, Bill
Geise,. Together you will explore woodland, marsh and abandoned
cranberry bog habitats while learning about the unique cultural and
natural history of this property. Discover what stewardship is all about
as Bill describes his activities and observations from the past few
years, including wildlife sightings and evidence of some un-welcomed
human activity. Discover native plants and animals as well as the ways
in which different groups partner together to protect valuable open
space for all to enjoy.

 

 

Call 508-457-0495 ext. 100 for questions or directions to meeting spots.

 

Nancy Church

Volunteer and Interpretive Services Coordinator

Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

PO Box 3092

149 Waquoit Highway (RT.28)

Waquoit, MA 02536

Phone 508-457-0495 ext.108

Fax    617-727-5537

www.waquoitbayreserve.org

 

 

 

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