[SEMCO] Join Waquoit Bay Researchers this Friday at South Cape Beach

[Muller, Joan (DCR)]

For Immediate Release: Contact: Joan Muller, 508-457-0495
x107joan.muller at state.ma.us

 

Reserve Offers Hands-On Program on Research at South Cape Beach

 

The Waquoit Bay Research Reserve is inviting the public to see first
hand what a day in the life of a researcher holds.  Friday, April 11
from 9:00-11:00am kicks off an exciting year of programs celebrating the
Reserve's 20-year anniversary. Researchers from the Reserve highlight
several of the ongoing projects at South Cape Beach in Mashpee in this
hands-on program. Participants will learn about the ecology of the area,
get a chance to classify algae, identify salt marsh vegetation, measure
the dunes and get some insight into the salt marsh restoration project
currently underway.  No experience is necessary but attending this
program will give participants a taste of the life of a researcher. The
interactive format will allow plenty of time for questions and
discussion.

 

Liz Bonk, Research Assistant, Morgan Potter, Research Intern, and Andrew
Tweel, Stewardship Intern, who have been working at the Reserve over the
past year on several projects, will lead the program. Participants
should meet at South Cape Beach State Parking Lot in Mashpee at 9:00 am
and wear comfortable walking shoes. 

 

For further information, call 508-457-0495 x108. Check
www.waquoitbayreserve.org <http://www.waquoitbayreserve.org/>  for
driving directions. In the case of inclement weather, contact the
Reserve to find out about a modified program at Reserve Headquarter,
508-457-0495 x 108.  

 

Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (WBNERR) is a living
laboratory and community resource at one of the Northeast's most studied
estuaries. Slated for development, most of the Reserve lands were bought
by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the urging of the Citizens for
the Protection of Waquoit Bay (CPWB) in the early 1980's. In 1988, the
Reserve was designated a National Estuarine Research Reserve. Twenty
years later, the Reserve continues to work with partners to preserve
land and water and related ecosystems, investigate compelling issues
facing our coast today, and provide education to students, teachers,
coastal decision-makers
and community members. 

 

 

 

Joan C. Muller

Education Coordinator

Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

508-457-0495 x107

Box 3092

Waquoit, MA 02536

joan.muller at state.ma.us

 

 

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