Learn about the role oysters play in the health of Apalachicola Bay at Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve on Wed., April 20, 2024 at 10 a.m. Discover what makes the bay so ideal for growing oysters, what gives Apalachicola oysters their distinct flavor, and how oyster bars benefit the ecosystem. We will also look at what possibly made the oysters collapse and what is being done to restore them to Apalachicola Bay. After spending some time in the classroom, participants will get the chance look at its these creatures under a microscope. This class is full of opportunities to learn more about the animals that live in our bay and along the tidal flats.
Registration is free, but registering beforehand is required. The class will meet at the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve, in the upstairs classroom at 108 Island Drive, Eastpoint FL 32328.
Register for the class here: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/oyster-ecology-tickets…