The Coalition for Buzzards Bay to Host Salt Marsh Walk in Mattapoisett

March 9, 2005

CONTACT:

Michelle Frey, Communications and Outreach Coordinator

The Coalition for Buzzards Bay

(508) 999-6363, ext. 208

MATTAPOISETT, MA—The Coalition for Buzzards Bay will host a Bay salt marsh walk on Saturday, April 9th from 9:00 to 11:00 am at the Field Farm and Brandt Island Cove in Mattapoisett.

Did you know that salt marshes are among the most biologically productive ecoystems on Earth? Spend a morning on the Bay exploring one of Buzzards Bay's finest salt marshes—Brandt Island Cove. Join local legend, Dr. John Teal, author of Life and Death of a Salt Marsh, for an exciting walk learning about the importance of wetlands and salt marshes. Landowner and conservationist, William Field, will join the walk to provide insight on Brandt Island Cove.

This is the last of four lectures in this year’s Buzzards Bay Lecture Series.

All lectures are open to the public. Admission is $3 per lecture for non-members and free for members of The Coalition for Buzzards Bay.  Refreshments will be served at all presentations. Please call The Coalition for Buzzards Bay, 508-999-6363 ext. 208, for directions and other information or visit www.savebuzzardsbay.org.

Photo and video opportunities will be available.

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The Coalition for Buzzards Bay is a private, non-profit membership organization dedicated to the protection, restoration, and sustainable use of Buzzards Bay and its watershed. The organization works to improve the health of the Bay ecosystem for all through education, conservation, research and advocacy and is supported by more than 4,700 members.