Greenwich Shellfish Commission

Greenwich Shellfish Commission The Greenwich Shellfish Commission manages, protects, and propagates shellfish beds in Greenwich Town Waters

The Greenwich Shellfish Commission manages, protects, and propagates shellfish beds in Greenwich Harbor and educates its community about their importance.

Spring has returned to Greenwich Point Park - a little birdie told me.
03/25/2026

Spring has returned to Greenwich Point Park - a little birdie told me.


The recreational beds are finally clear of ice and ready for shellfishing! 🦪❄️If you didn’t make it out to harvest your ...
03/07/2026

The recreational beds are finally clear of ice and ready for shellfishing! 🦪❄️

If you didn’t make it out to harvest your own today, no worries. Our commercial shellfishers work through the seasons and never take a break, so fresh, local shellfish are always making their way to market.

Stop by your favorite fishmonger and make sure to ask for fresh, local, and harvested with care. 🌊 - Or grab a permit at Sportsman Den and take advantage of the low tides.

It is with heavy hearts that the Greenwich Shellfish Commission says goodbye to our friend Ed Stillwagon. For over 20 ye...
01/23/2026

It is with heavy hearts that the Greenwich Shellfish Commission says goodbye to our friend Ed Stillwagon. For over 20 years Ed was a shellfisherman, a valued partner, and a good friend. He generously shared his time and knowledge with the Greenwich community—often over his infamous raw bar—teaching the importance of sustainable harvesting and of being a steward of our coastal environment. He will be deeply missed.

♻️🦪♻️Shell Recycling🦪♻️🦪 is back at Greenwich Point Park.With the opening of the seasonal shellfish beds, Greenwich resi...
11/19/2025

♻️🦪♻️Shell Recycling🦪♻️🦪 is back at Greenwich Point Park.
With the opening of the seasonal shellfish beds, Greenwich residents can recycle their clam and oyster shells at Greenwich Point. Shell recycling, returns discarded shellfish shells to Long Island Sound to restore oyster reefs.
This year from November thru May, Greenwich residents can drop off shells at Greenwich Point Park in designated buckets. Buckets are located in the first parking lot on the right, across from the Sue Baker Pavilion/first Concession, adjacent to recreational shellfish bed AREA B Only Oyster and Clam shells accepted
Shells Only, No Trash
*Please do not put spent shells into local waterways. To avoid contamination of waterways (including Long Island Sound), the shells will be collected by
and properly quarantined, “cured” before reintroducing them into Long Island Sound.
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♻️🦪♻️ Shell Recycling ♻️🦪♻️ is back at Greenwich Point Park.With the opening of the seasonal shellfish beds, Greenwich r...
11/19/2025

♻️🦪♻️ Shell Recycling ♻️🦪♻️ is back at Greenwich Point Park.
With the opening of the seasonal shellfish beds, Greenwich residents can recycle their clam and oyster shells at Greenwich Point. Shell recycling, returns discarded shellfish shells to Long Island Sound restore oyster reefs.

This year from November thru May, Greenwich residents can drop off shells at Greenwich Point Park in designated buckets. Buckets are located in the first parking lot on the right, across from the Sue Baker Pavilion/first Concession, adjacent to recreational shellfish bed AREA B
Only Oyster and Clam shells accepted
Shells Only, No Trash
*Please do not put spent shells into local waterways. To avoid contamination of waterways (including Long Island Sound), the shells will be collected by
and properly quarantined, “cured” before reintroducing them into Long Island Sound.


Recreational shellfish beds are open! 🦪😋Boots? Buckets? Time to get muddy, get harvesting and upgrade that Thanksgiving ...
11/14/2025

Recreational shellfish beds are open! 🦪😋
Boots? Buckets? Time to get muddy, get harvesting and upgrade that Thanksgiving menu with some locally sourced yummy shellfish.
Permits at Town Hall + Sportsman’s Den
Can you dig it? 🦪

Clam digging a success! 🪏🦪Out searching for suitable clams for the Bureau of Aquaculture to analyze — a key step toward ...
11/13/2025

Clam digging a success! 🪏🦪
Out searching for suitable clams for the Bureau of Aquaculture to analyze — a key step toward reopening the Greenwich Recreational Shellfish beds! We spotted some uncommon razor clams and the all-too-common clam worm.
Stay tuned — recreational shellfishing season is almost here! Can you dig it? 🦪🦪

Grab your gloves and join GreenwichGreen & Clean for the annual International CoastalCleanup!Saturday, September 20 8:00...
09/16/2025

Grab your gloves and join Greenwich
Green & Clean for the annual International Coastal
Cleanup!

Saturday, September 20
8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Greenwich Point Park (Tod’s Point)

Greenwich Shellfish commission is proud to support in this this global initiative to protect our oceans and waterways by removing harmful non-biodegradable trash from the shoreline. It’s a great way to get involved, make a difference, and enjoy our beautiful coast.

This is part of a global initiative to protect our oceans and waterways by removing harmful non-biodegradable trash from the shoreline. It’s a great way to get involved, make a difference, and enjoy the beauty of our coast.

How It Works:
• All collected trash will be counted and recorded.
• The data will be submitted to Save the Sound, who will then forward the data to the Ocean Conservancy.
• This data helps track pollution and informs global strategies to protect marine environments.

Who Can Join?
• Everyone! Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are always welcome.
• Check-in is at the parking lot across from the first concession stand.
No beach pass required for participants during the cleanup hours.

What to Bring:
• We will provide gloves and buckets, but feel free to bring your own!
• Wear comfortable clothes and shoes that can get sandy.
• Water bottle encouraged.

Community Service Hours Available
• We’re happy to provide certificates for student participants or anyone who needs documented volunteer hours.

🌊 You’re Invited! 🌊
Join us Saturday, September 14th from 4–6 PM at the Innes Arden Cottage, Greenwich Point for a speci...
07/29/2025

🌊 You’re Invited! 🌊
Join us Saturday, September 14th from 4–6 PM at the Innes Arden Cottage, Greenwich Point for a special shoreline gathering to celebrate and raise awareness for the clean water work of Save the Sound and the Greenwich Shellfish Commission.
🦪 Enjoy a raw bar, light bites, and a short presentation by Soundkeeper Allison Rugila and Commission Chair Roger Bowgen, sharing exciting updates on clean water initiatives of Long Island Sound.
This event is FREE, but please regisiter if you can attend at
https://www.savethesound.org/take-action/take-action-upcoming-events/mollusks

🌊🐣 We’re incredibly lucky! For the first time in FORever, a pair of American Oystercatchers is nesting on at Greenwich P...
06/24/2025

🌊🐣 We’re incredibly lucky! For the first time in FORever, a pair of American Oystercatchers is nesting on at Greenwich Point — a rare and exciting sign that conservation efforts are working!

But they need our help. These sensitive shorebirds face many challenges, and the best way we can support them is by giving them space. Their nesting area is clearly fenced off — please avoid that area.

🛑 American Oystercatchers are protected by federal, state, and town laws, and disturbing them is a serious offense.

Let’s protect what makes Greenwich so special — and give these rare birds a real shot at raising their chicks.

💛 How you can help:
✔ Stay away from fenced areas
✔ Pack out your food and trash
✔ Report any disturbances
✔ Become a volunteer shorebird monitor next season!

Please contact local enforcement or ENCON and the Audubon Alliance for Coastal Waterbirds to report shorebird disturbances 📧 [email protected]

The spat hats have arrived! 🦪🎩These oyster spat collectors are now in Greenwich Cove, ready to catch baby oysters (aka s...
06/14/2025

The spat hats have arrived! 🦪🎩
These oyster spat collectors are now in Greenwich Cove, ready to catch baby oysters (aka spat) and give them a fresh start in areas around Greenwich Point Park that could use a little shellfish TLC. Why oysters? They filter water, provide habitat & make our shorelines more resilient 🌊🦪💪


Huge thanks to the Fairfield for spending their Sunday morning helping us kick off our very own oyster spat hat project...
06/10/2025

Huge thanks to the Fairfield for spending their Sunday morning helping us kick off our very own oyster spat hat project 🦪🎩. John and Harry generously shared their time, equipment and knowledge to ready our spat collectors.
Next stop: Greenwich Cove!
Mission: Catch baby oysters (aka spat) and give them a fresh start in spots around Greenwich Point Park that need a little shellfish TLC.

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Floren Family Environmental Center At Innis Arden Cottage
Old Greenwich, CT

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Tuesday 8am - 10pm
Wednesday 8am - 10pm
Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday 8am - 10pm
Saturday 9am - 10pm

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