Oyster Ecology 101

This class will teach you all about the role that oysters play in the health of Apalachicola Bay. Discover what makes the bay so ideal for growing oysters, what gives our oysters their distinct flavor, and how oyster bars benefit the ecosystem. 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 before hand is required by visiting our eventbrite page. The class will meet at the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve, in the upstairs classroom at 108 Island Drive, Eastpoint FL 32328.
Any further questions can be addressed to either Anita Grove at (850) 670-7708 – or contact Josh Eaton at (850) 670-7710.
(Class is currently being rewritten and some details are subject to change.)