OSTERVILLE – The Barnstable Natural Resources Program will be offering three free shellfishing classes for children at Bridge Street Landing in Osterville.
The first class will be held on Sunday, June 14, at 4 p.m.
The following weekend will offer two classes with one on Saturday, June 20, at 9 a.m. and the other on Sunday, June 21, at 10 a.m.
For the 13th year, Natural Resources staff and town shellfish volunteers will be on hand to assist young diggers who need help.
Parents are reminded that children should be prepared to get wet and waders, hip boots or knee boots would be helpful.
Protective gloves are also necessary and shellfish may be taken by hand or rake.
Small hand rakes and trowels will be allowed for the young diggers.
Attendees will receive a free “Clammer Kid” badge and activity booklet and all shellfish that are legally harvested may be taken home.
Certificates of completion for this clamming class will be handed out as the children leave with their catch.
For more information visit the Barnstable Natural Resources website here or call Natural Resources during office hours Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at 508-790-6272.
