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Fabricating Manufactured Wire Reefs (MWRs)

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Fabricating Manufactured Wire Reefs (MWRs)

Description:

Come out and help cut, bend, and connect galvanized wire to form multiple MWR structures using both manual and power tools. Recycled oyster shells and coconut husk fiber will be added to the structure attracting young oyster spat on the large surface area of the structures. No prior experience necessary!

MWR fabrication events are in collaboration with our friends at DNR’s SCORE (South Carolina Oyster Recycling and Enhancement) program.

We’re hosting MWR fabrication events at two locations this year: North Charleston and Kiawah. The Kiawah events are held in partnership with the Kiawah Conservancy.

Location:

We’re hosting MWR fabrication events at two locations this year: North Charleston and Kiawah. The Kiawah events are held in partnership with the Kiawah Conservancy.

The Sustainability Institute
3973 Rivers Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405

Kiawah Conservancy
4360 Betsy Kerrison Parkway
Johns Island, SC 29455

Please wear/bring:

  • Reusable water bottle
  • Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
  • Closed toe shoes
  • Snacks
  • Extra sunscreen and bug spray
  • Hat/sunglasses

We will provide extra water, gloves, and protective eyewear.

Event Dates:

October 23
10am – 1pm | 4360 Betsy Kerrison Parkway
In partnership with Kiawah Conservancy

October 31
10am – 1pm | 4360 Betsy Kerrison Parkway
In partnership with Kiawah Conservancy

November 7
10am – 1pm | 4360 Betsy Kerrison Parkway
In partnership with Kiawah Conservancy

November 12 (AM)
9am – 11:30pm | The Sustainability Institute

November 12 (PM)
12:30pm – 3pm | The Sustainability Institute

November 24 (AM)
10am – 1pm | 4360 Betsy Kerrison Parkway
In partnership with Kiawah Conservancy

November 24 (PM)
12:30pm – 2:30pm | 4360 Betsy Kerrison Parkway
In partnership with Kiawah Conservancy

December 1 (AM)
10 am-1pm | 4360 Betsy Kerrison Parkway
In partnership with Kiawah Conservancy

December 1 (PM)
12:30pm – 2:30pm | 4360 Betsy Kerrison Parkway
In partnership with Kiawah Conservancy

December 10 (AM)
10am – 1pm | 4360 Betsy Kerrison Parkway
In partnership with Kiawah Conservancy

December 10 (PM)
12:30pm – 2:30pm | 4360 Betsy Kerrison Parkway
In partnership with Kiawah Conservancy

December 16
1pm – 3pm | 4360 Betsy Kerrison Parkway
In partnership with Kiawah Conservancy

January 2 (AM)
9am – 11:30am | The Sustainability Institute

January 2 (PM)
12:30pm – 3pm | The Sustainability Institute

January 12 (AM)
9am – 11:30am | The Sustainability Institute

January 12 (PM)
12:30pm – 3pm | The Sustainability Institute

January 30 (AM)
9am – 11:30am | The Sustainability Institute

February 4 (AM)
9am – 11:30am | The Sustainability Institute

February 4 (PM)
12:30pm – 3pm | The Sustainability Institute

February 20 (AM)
9am – 11:30am | The Sustainability Institute

February 20 (PM)
12:30pm – 3pm | The Sustainability Institute