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Oyster Gardening 101

When:
Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 6:30 PM until 8:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) (UTC-05:00)
Where:
The Ice House Brewery & Marina
119 Monroe Bay Avenue
Colonial Beach, VA   22443
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Michael Hyde
Category:
Community Service
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Oyster Gardening 101

Are you an oyster gardening beginner, or enthusiast who wants to learn more about how to start? Have you acquired oyster gear and spat, but are asking “Now what?” 

Oyster Gardening 101 has been developed by TOGA Master Oyster Gardeners, along with content originally prepared by science educators at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, the Virginia Department of Health, and the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program.

Scope of the Oyster Gardening 101 Seminar: 

Why Start an Oyster Garden

Evaluating your Oyster Gardening Site

Getting a Non-Commercial Virginia Oyster Garden Permit 

Choosing your Oyster Containment System

Acquiring Seed Oysters (Spat) and Supplies

Setting up, Maintaining and Harvesting your Oysters

Helpful Resources for Oyster Gardeners