Join the Maria Mitchell Aquarium Director, Jack Dubinsky, on a sustainable scalloping adventure! As we collect bay scallops - we will learn all about their biology and the challenges they face. Waders, hand nets, and bathyscopes will be provided! This program meets at the Hither Creek Beach Access (near 25 Massachusetts Ave.) at 1:00 PM. This trip requires a valid shellfish permit in order to take home bay scallops.
This program is designed to be interesting for adults and children ages 10 and older. Sustainable Scalloping meets at the Hither Creek Beach Access (near 25 Massachusetts Avenue), Nantucket MA. at 1:00PM. All registered children must be accompanied by a registered adult to participate in this program. Pre-registration is required as this program meets off site. Registration closes 2 hours before the start time of the program. Personal transport to and from the meeting location is required to participate.
For more information on obtaining an individual shellfish permit, visit the Town of Nantucket website: https://www.nantucket-ma.gov/2304/Recreational-Shellfish-Permit
Cost Per Participant: $20
Dates: October 20th and 22nd, November 3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th, 17th and 19th
Contact email: jdubinsky@mariamitchell.org
**Available as a private field for groups up to 8 persons, contact programs@mariamitchell.org to inquire about a private Sustainable Scalloping Field Trip**
Cancellation and Refund Policy: We understand that plans change! Because we are a small non-profit that benefits from the contributions made by our generous patrons and supporters, cancellations make it more challenging for us to manage program enrollment. Tickets are non-refundable, should you choose to cancel. However, tickets are eligible for an exchange before the date and time of the scheduled program subject to a $5 rescheduling service fee, per reservation, and program availability. If you wish to reschedule, please contact us at info@mariamitchell.org.
In the event of a complete event or program cancellation by us ticket-holders will receive a ticket exchange or refund. Requests for exchanges or refunds must be made in writing, and received, no more than seven days from the date printed on the ticket. Rescheduling is not guaranteed and is based on current availability. No refund or credit will be given if the ticket holder requests a time that is unavailable for any reason.
All offerings are subject to cancellation by the MMA at any time, with or without notice for reasons deemed necessary by the organization. In the event of a cancellation by us, we will make every effort to provide a ticket exchange at an amenable date and time to both parties and if we cannot, we will refund the purchase and credit the original payment method.