Volunteers needed to help build oyster reef on July 1st, 6th, 9th and 16th

June 28, 2011

The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance is looking for volunteers to help build an oyster reef in Point Washington on July 1st, 6th, 9th and 16th . The project will last from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

You will be bagging oyster shell at the South Walton Center of Northwest Florida State College. Everyone will travel as a group to place bagged oyster shell in the water at a reef site near Point Washington. Some transportation to reef site is available.

Meet at the South Walton Center of Northwest Florida State College, 109 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459.

RSVP to Alison McDowell at Mcdowel2@nwfsc.edu
(850) 200-4173

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.