CRAB CLASS
Open to Public Schools (Middle and High School) in the Narragansett Bay Watershed
Marine Science Meets Culinary Education
Learn about invasive green crab in the classroom!
Invasive species ID & ecology
Hands-on cooking classes
Up to 6 hours of programming for multiple class periods
Green grab lunch specials
Cafeteria staff instruction
Product donation
Culinary demonstrations with local chefs (for high schools)
GreenCrab.org can also provide allergen-friendly programming for schools with contact crustacean allergies or allergen concerns. While our funding doesn’t cover field trip travel costs, we’re happy to accommodate programming in the field for schools interested in structuring a field trip. Email maryparks@greencrab.org to sign up or ask questions. Check out this informational packet to learn more about eligibility and the program:
Crab Class x Brockton High School
We kicked off Crab Class with Brockton High School’s Culinary Department. Josh Berman of Little Fish RI taught students how to make Green Crab Bisque with Achiote and Guajillo while sharing his culinary journey and why he focuses on underutilized seafood.
Crab Class x The Greene School
Captain Jason Jarvis and Chef Frank Salustri of Quonnie Fish Co. showed students how to shuck native species and invasive green crab. Captain Jarvis also dove into green crab’s invasive impact from a harvester’s perspective alongside Executive Director Mary Parks. To wrap up the day, Chef Salustri served a green crab bisque for lunch at the school.
Crab Class is made possible with funding from the Narragansett Bay Estuaries Program