Volunteers wanted for Oyster Reef Construction, Feb. 17, 2012 at Marina Cove Townhome

The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance is seeking volunteers for oyster reef construction restore critical estuarine habitat in Choctawhatchee Bay on Feb. 17. Start time is 9 a.m. Projected end time is 2 p.m. Volunteers will assemble at Marina Cove Townhomes.

What to bring/wear: Wear gloves, clothes and close-toed shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty and wet. Bring a towel, sunscreen, bug spray and a hat. Bring water and snacks.

What you will do: You will be unloading bagged oyster shell and helping to place the bagged shell in the water at a reef site. Check out this event on Facebook.

Special Note: Please park in the Schooner’s parking lot and walk down Marina Cove towards 31 Marina Cove Dr.

RSVP to
Alison McDowell
Mcdowel2@nwfsc.edu
200-4173

or

Rachel Gwin
gwinr@nwfsc.edu