MARSH MADNESS: Hands-On Coastal Ecology
Thu, May 16
|The Meeting House
Explore the intricate ecosystem of the Blind Brook Estuary with local experts and discover the importance of salt marshes in protecting our community from toxic overflow and rising sea levels. In memory of Ford Winter, this course is designed for curious middle schoolers.
Time & Location
May 16, 2024, 4:00 PM – May 17, 2024, 5:30 PM
The Meeting House, 624 Milton Rd, Rye, NY 10580, USA
About the event
Designed for Middle School aged students, but all are welcome.
One of the more unique aspects of the Bird Homestead & Meeting House is the geographic location, nestled along a surprisingly healthy salt water marsh within the Blind Brook Estuary. Thanks to the efforts of multiple local organizations, individual residents, and, of course, Mother Nature, our tidal marsh has actually been growing over the past several years. This intricate and well-populated ecosystem provides a safe haven for millions of insects, crustaceans, mollusks, and shorebirds. The rich plant life which also calls the marsh home, not only feeds many of these critters, it serves as a natural filter for the nearly 7,000 acre Blind Brook Watershed. In addition, the salt estuary provides protection from Nor’easters, flooding and rising sea levels.