Oyster Bay Harbor Cleanup & Marine Education Day Coming to Theodore Roosevelt Park – Town of Oyster Bay

Residents Invited to Participate in Hands-on Environmental Adventure, Great Volunteer Opportunity for Students

Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Town Clerk Rich LaMarca invite residents to take part in an Oyster Bay Harbor Spring Cleanup and Marine Education Day, scheduled for Saturday, April 18^th (rain date May 2^nd) at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park in Oyster Bay. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Bay, the day provides volunteers – people, households, firms and organizations – a chance to provide again to the surroundings by eradicating litter from the shoreline and under.

“Marine Education Day features environmentalists and marine educators offering information on local wildlife, including encounters with some animal ambassadors, interesting ecosystem restoration projects, solutions to tackle marine pollution, a marine vessel restoration project and boat yard tour, and family fun activities,” stated Supervisor Saladino.

“This event is a great opportunity to help our environment while having fun and learning about our incredible marine ecosystem,” added Town Clerk LaMarca. “From exciting wildlife encounters to hands-on restoration projects, this event is a fun and educational experience for residents of all ages.”

Volunteers are invited to take part within the harbor cleanup, which can run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The central assembly place will probably be Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park launching ramps and waterfront gazebo off of Larrabee Avenue in Oyster Bay. Additional areas for the clean-up embrace Stehli Beach in Bayville and Centre Island Beach in Bayville. Certificates can be found upon request for college students looking for to meet volunteer necessities. In prior years, harbor and seashore cleanup occasions have resulted in 40,000lbs of particles being collected by volunteers and city employees.

Individuals and teams who’re excited by registering for this environmental cleanup (pre-registration is just not required) can go to www.oysterbaytown.com/volunteerform or name the Department of Environmental Resources at (516) 677-5943.