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Oyster Restoration in Southern Maryland

How Community Led Efforts are Restoring Local Water Ways
2025-02-27 18:00:00 2025-02-27 19:00:00 America/New_York Oyster Restoration in Southern Maryland Learn about the history of the oyster industry in the Chesapeake Bay, the decline of the oyster, and community led efforts to revive the local oyster population in the St. Mary’s River and Breton Bay. Leonardtown Library - Meeting Room 2

Thursday, February 27
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-27 18:00:00 2025-02-27 19:00:00 America/New_York Oyster Restoration in Southern Maryland Learn about the history of the oyster industry in the Chesapeake Bay, the decline of the oyster, and community led efforts to revive the local oyster population in the St. Mary’s River and Breton Bay. Leonardtown Library - Meeting Room 2

Leonardtown Library

Meeting Room 2

Learn about the history of the oyster industry in the Chesapeake Bay, the decline of the oyster, and community led efforts to revive the local oyster population in the St. Mary’s River and Breton Bay.

Oysters filter water, provide habitat, and are a vital part of our local economy and culture. Restoration work is staffed by community volunteers and led by local non-profits St Mary's River Watershed Association (SMRWA) and Friends of St Clements Bay (FSCB).

Emma has been restoring oysters with the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association since 2017 and now serves as its Executive Director. She holds a master’s degree in marine science and is passionate about restoring our local waterways for future generations.

Fred has been working to restore oysters at his dock in St Patrick's Creek for over 20 years. A founding Board Member of FSCB, his workboat has ferried many thousands of baby oysters to the restoration reef in Breton Bay.

Join them to find out what's happening with oyster restoration, why it matters, and how you can help!

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Lifelong Learning | Gardening & Environment |

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Leonardtown Library
Phone: 301-475-2846
Hours
Mon, Feb 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Feb 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 23 Closed
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Tue, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Thu, Feb 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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This event is full
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Meeting Room 2
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