Thursday, June 14, 2012 - Oxbow's The Natives Covers Oysters From Spat To Adulthood June 21

Learn about the mysterious and intriguing oyster at the Oxbow Eco-Center’s “The Natives” on Thursday, June 21 at 3:45 p.m.

Oysters can tell us a lot about the health of our estuaries, and you can help in restoration efforts by bagging oysters that will be used to create an oyster reef. This free program is designed for ages 5 and up and introduces participants to some of Florida’s unique native species.

For more information contact Jill Arnold at 772-785-5833 or send an email to arnoldj@stlucieco.org or visit www.oxboweco.com. The Oxbow Eco-Center is a St. Lucie County environmental learning center located at 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie on 225 acres along the St. Lucie River.