

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Nature Talk: Restoring the Reefs
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Nature Talk: Restoring the Reefs
Presented by Daniel Goulart, Coastal Project Manager with The Nature Conservancy.

Join us for our first Nature Talk of 2026! This FREE event will be held in person at the River Center (493 Old County Rd., Westport, MA) or via Zoom on Thursday Jan. 29th, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Geared more for adults, but still appropriate for ages 10 and up.

Advance registration required. Sign-up and learn more here:  https://www.westportwatershed.org/product-page/nature-talks-oysters

Come learn about the wild Eastern oyster, the ecosystem services they provide, and the path to restoring them in estuaries all over the state. 

Wild Eastern oysters are a foundational estuarine species that have been pushed to the brink of extinction in Massachusetts. The oysters and reefs they form play a vital role in ecosystem health by providing structural habitat, stabilizing sediments, and filtering excess nutrients and algae from the water. These reefs also support vibrant coastal communities by enhancing recreational and subsistence fishing opportunities.  In this talk we'll examine the historical extent of wild Eastern oysters, the ecosystem services they provide, and the path to restoring them in estuaries all over the state.

Learn more about TNC's impactful work below: 
Website: https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/massachusetts/
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- **Event Categories**: health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Westport
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 493 Old County Road, Westport, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02790
- **lat**: 41.62079
- **long**: -71.05917
- **full address**: 493 Old County Road, Westport, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02790

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Westport River Watershed Alliance (https://allevents.in/org/westport-river-watershed-alliance/26092753)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 493 Old County Road, Westport, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02790
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Westport River Watershed Alliance
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** health-wellness
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Nature Talk: Restoring the Reefs ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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