The Coos History Museum will be hosting the October First Tuesday Talk program on October 4th, 2022 at 6:00 PM. Speaker Dr. Shon Schooler, Lead Scientist with the South Slough Reserve: Oregon Department of State Lands will present the talk, “History of the Green Crab Invasion of Coos Bay”. This program will be hosted in a hybrid format, with options to join online via Zoom or in-person at the CHM with doors open from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Registration for this presentation is free for CHM Members, $7 for non-members attending in person, and $5 for non-members attending online. Join Shon for a talk about the invasive European green crab. Shon will share information about the history of how this species came to inhabit our local coastal waters, and how it could be potentially harmful to our local native species and environment. Learn about the status of the green crab invasion, what has been learned about this crustacean in recent history, and what may happen as the green crab population increases. To register for this program please visit the CHM website (cooshistory.org/events/first-tuesday-talks-oct-2022) or register at the Coos History Museum’s front desk. You may also contact the museum via email at director@cooshistory.org or by phone at 541-756-6320 x213. Established in 1891, The Coos County Historical Society is an Oregon 501(c)3 not for profit organization and the 2nd oldest historical society in the State. For more information about the Society and the Coos History Museum, visit cooshistory.org or email info@cooshistory.org.
