Chilmark Community Trust

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Roll up your sleeves and dive into the fascinating world beneath Vineyard waters. Join Chilmark&#39;s Shellfish Constable and Emma Green-Beach, Shellfish Biologist and Executive Director of the Martha&#39;s Vineyard Shellfish Group, for an unforgettable afternoon exploring the creatures that help shape our Island&#39;s waters, culture, and economy. Meet baby scallops, giant quahogs, oysters, and clams. Discover how shellfish grow, how they clean our waters, where to find them, how to harvest them, and of course, how to shuck them. Expect plenty of stories, surprises, science, and hands-on learning along the way. This is not a sit-and-listen program. You&#39;ll touch, hold, sort, examine, and maybe even taste your way through the afternoon. Wet hands are strongly encouraged. No shellfish experience required. Curious minds of all ages welcome. Come early if you want to enjoy a picnic. You&#39;re also welcome to bring your own picnic lunch. Or order chowder and/or lobster rolls from Menemsha Fish Markets, &nbsp;pick up and enjoy on our grounds. Come discover why shellfish are some of the hardest-working&mdash;and most delicious&mdash;creatures in the sea.

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Roll up your sleeves and dive into the fascinating world beneath Vineyard waters. Join Chilmark's Shellfish Constable and Emma Green-Beach, Shellfish Biologist and Executive Director of the Martha's Vineyard Shellfish Group, for an unforgettable afternoon exploring the creatures that help shape our Island's waters, culture, and economy. Meet baby scallops, giant quahogs, oysters, and clams. Discover how shellfish grow, how they clean our waters, where to find them, how to harvest them, and of course, how to shuck them. Expect plenty of stories, surprises, science, and hands-on learning along the way. This is not a sit-and-listen program. You'll touch, hold, sort, examine, and maybe even taste your way through the afternoon. Wet hands are strongly encouraged. No shellfish experience required. Curious minds of all ages welcome. Come early if you want to enjoy a picnic. You're also welcome to bring your own picnic lunch. Or order chowder and/or lobster rolls from Menemsha Fish Markets,  pick up and enjoy on our grounds. Come discover why shellfish are some of the hardest-working—and most delicious—creatures in the sea.

Chilmark Community Trust

Shellfish, Science & Shucking

1 The Yard

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