The Children and Young Adult Department of the Beaufort County Library hosted Estuary Day, Wednesday, September 26 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Mr Bob Bender, curator of the Lowcountry Estuarium in Port Royal shared information about the Estuary in the Port Royal Sound, the St. Helena Sound and the many creatures and plants found in it.
The presentation featured numerous slides, demonstrations, personal stories and animals in their own aquariums. Estuaries are areas where fresh water from the land and salt water from the ocean meet and mix, such as in our coastal rivers. An estuary can be as small as a tidal creek or as large as a bay. Port Royal Sound and St. Helena Sound are estuaries located in Beaufort County.
The Children and Young Adult Services Director, Maria Benac, had a lovely spread of snacks and beverages for all in attendance. There were homeschoolers, high school students from Beaufort High and the winner of the Estuarium's poster contest, a student at Mossy Oaks Elementary.
Our special thanks to "Ms. Maria" and the library for inviting Mr. Bender and to Mr. Bender for the most informative presentation.
Bob Bender, Curator demonstrates how Welks eat oysters and other bi-vales
Teachers and students mingling after the Estaurium presentation.
Two CHSB members observing the creatures on display.
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