One of the biggest assets of our MMP School community is LOCATION - LOCATION - LOCATION which plants us square in the sights of Shem Creek.

Even before our tribe of elders journeyed over to two-O-eight, we took advantage of marsh walks and trips to the creek to watch the fishing and shrimping vessels pull in.  Capt. Mark (aka Benjamin & Rebecca's dad) has made these trips even more meaningful with impromptu field trips (and sometimes tagging by the DNR) of the fresh catch on way to market.  

Meaningful learning, but life lessons?  What if I told you Abundant Seafood is spearing a CSF initiative- right now, strictly by word-of-mouth.  A CSF is very similar to a CSA, but with fish. Literally right off the boat.

Community building:  the part I loved most about our last batch of ceviche wasn't the incredible taste, but when Roman inquired, "Did Benjamin's Dad catch this?"

Local: imported seafood consumes more fossil fuels in transit and requires that the product by frozen before use.

Wild caught (vertical hook & line): farm raised seafood can be raised in crowded, sick conditions with the use of antibiotics.  

Sustainable: many fisherman are active participants in sustainable practices and concerned about protecting future resources to support not only their livlihood, but that of their children.

Web of Life: where does our food come from?  How does it get to market?  What would happen if there were no fish?

We are PROUD of the Marhefka's and all of their efforts to support our local fishery industry.  We are thankful for their contributions enriching the daily experiences of our children.  WE LOVE OUR SUPPLY OF FRESH FISH and look foward to seeing their ship docking up again!