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Tuesday, September 16, 2014

National Estuaries Day Event!





National Estuaries Day 2014
Sunday, September 21
2:00PM - 4:00PM

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Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Celebrate!
Waquoit Bay Reserve invites the community to celebrate National Estuaries Day with Wampanoag Coastal Traditions at Reserve Headquarters
  
This event is part of the festivities for National Estuaries Day.
  
For information about other National Estuaries Week activities check http://www.estuaries.org/national-estuaries-day.html.
    
Reserve Visitor Center
131 Waquoit Highway,
Waquoit, MA 02536

 For more information about Waquoit Bay Reserve or this event call 508-457-0495 or check www.waquoitbayreserve.org .
Celebrating Estuaries and Wampanoag Coastal Traditions
  
Come sample complimentary clam chowder and cranberry corn bread and listen to the Lady Hawk Singers.  Wander into the Visitor Center for an art show by Emma Jo Mills Brennan and Ramona Peters.  Join Kitty Hendricks in the wetu (traditional Wampanoag dwelling) for a traditional cooking demonstrationWetu cooking demo or learn about how oysters can purify water through a demonstration by the Native Youth in Science students.

Falmouth Water Stewards will also be on hand with an activity illustrating what everyone can do to protect the bay. The art show which includes paintings and clay objects will be on display through October. Families can also explore the outdoor exhibits and bring a picnic to eat on the bluff if they'd like. This event is free and open to all.

  



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