If you thought clams were only good for drawn butter or squirts of lemon, there's plenty to learn at the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library on Wednesday.
A special program hosted by Rick Bushnell, President of ReClam the Bay, will explain not just the mollusk's importance as a food source, but the clam's importance to local ecosystems and more.
Called "A Clam Is a Man’s Best Friend!" the progam begins at 7 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library, 217 S. Central Ave., Surf City.
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Attendees will learn the history of the clam here in Ocean County, where it was of course used as food, but also as a form of currency. The environmental impact of clams — which can filter pollutants — will also be discussed. At the end of the program, take home your own clammy hand-made craft project.
To register, call 609-494-2480 or visit this site. Free, and open to all ages.
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