All RCTB members are invited to attend our field trip on Saturday, June 12. The day's events will begin with an optional Breakfast around 0830 at the Bayfront Marina and Grill which is located at the very end of Bryant Road in Waretown. (This is the eastern end of Rt 532 which has a Parkway exit). We encourage your support of this restaurant as the owner, Keith Boyce, is a friend and supporter of RCTB, and assists us with security of our lease site next to his property.
Official activities will begin at 10:00 at the Gazebo next door with an interesting and informative presentation by a lifetime Bayman, commercial clammer and aquaculturist arranged by Gef. Next Jeffrey and some volunteers will replace some of our predator screens out front on the lease site. This should last until approximately 1130.
At 1130 we will board the boats for the ride across the bay to beautiful Hensler Island, one of the sedges. This is the site of the Pete McClain House, also known as the Sedge House where NJ Fish and Wildlife's Natural Resource Education Center is located. It is also the site of our second clam lease. The island is unofficially governed by "King" Jim Merritt, who will greet us and give us a tour of the facilities on one of the neatest spots on the planet. We will have lunch (bring your own from home) then do some work with the oysters and clams. We'll be replacing a couple of predator screens and examining what gathers on them. The boats will return members to Waretown when activities are done, estimated to be around 4 PM.
Boat owners are encouraged to bring their boats to assist in the transport. So far, we expect Jeffrey with the RCTB boat and Marty and Wes with each of theirs. Hopefully more! If your boat draws too much water to get through the shallows to Sedge, no problem! You can anchor off in the Mud Channel or the Bahamas and we can shuttle you in. Call Jim, Marty or Jeffrey for guidance. Please call Marty 732-604-0734 if you will bring a boat. This is for planning purposes- not a firm commitment!
What to bring! Appropriate clothing for the weather. It has been warm, but if the wind is off the ocean which today is 54 degrees, it could be chilly! Bay water has been warm- mid 70s on the out-going tide. Bring Water Shoes if planning to go in the water as some shells are sharp. Bring your own lunch, beverages. and sunscreen. No alcohol is allowed on State property!
Info/ Questions? Call Jim 609-658 7965, Jeffrey 732-674-4034, or Marty 732-604-0734.
For your planning purposes, there will a screen cleaning at Sedge on Sat July 17th, and the RCTB Sedge Weekend is booked for Fri-Sun August 27-29. We must have a minimum of 10 people sign up for this 3-day/2-night event to cover costs.
Looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday! There is no cost for this field trip except for paying for your own breakfast if desired, and a good time was had by all at this event in the past! In the event of inclement weather, the Sedge portion of the trip would likely cancel, but the Waretown portion could go on. Marty
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