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Molt Search Public Training (Jefferson)

May 10 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

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Are you a beachwalker? A shell collector? Keep an eye out for invasive green crabs while you do by participating in “Molt Search“, a new early detection community science program by Washington Sea Grant & WSU Extension designed to help managers direct resources to undersearched or green crab detected beaches. It’s a systematic beach walk, where you spend 20 person-minutes collecting and identifying all crab molts you find and submit that information via the MyCoast app.

Learn more about the program at wsg.washington.edu/moltsearch.

You’ll leave this in-person training knowing more about European green crab in the region, crab ID, and Molt Search protocols. You’ll get to put it all into practice by participating in a Molt Search or two with friends you bring along or meet there!

Where: The WSU Extension Classroom (97 Oak Bay Road, Port Hadlock 98339)

What to bring: Comfortable shoes, sun protection, water, snacks, smartphone or camera, small container for collecting molts (like a tupperware)

Sign me up! Register here! Those who sign up can expect an email with details on what to bring and where to go (but walk-ups also welcome).

Keep in touch: To keep up-to-date on future Molt Search volunteer opportunities and program updates, sign up for the “Molt-o-Meter” newsletter.

Details

Date:
May 10
Time:
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Website:
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Venue

WSU Extension Classroom in Port Hadlock
97 Oak Bay Road
Port Hadlock, WA 98339 United States