'Harvest the Bay' festival offers peek at Barnegat Bay life, impact | The Asbury Park P... - 0 views
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sams boston on 24 Jul 13ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK - The O'Sullivan family knew they could jump in the ocean during their visit to the beach here, but were surprised at a chance to tread through the bay hunting for clams. The opportunity was just one interactive lesson the O'Sullivan children, Ryan, 4, Karleigh, 7, and Shailyn, 9, got Tuesday as part of the "Harvest the Bay" festival at Island Beach State Park. The first of three such festivals this year welcomed local businesses, nonprofits and other partners to showcase what they do for Barnegat Bay with tables, games, and hands-on demonstrations, said Ed Hale, a naturalist for the state park.