OYSTER GARDENING
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NEW GARDENER SEMINAR AND OYSTER ROUNDUP DATES
CBF is proud to partner with Lynnhaven River Now and the Elizabeth River Project in order to help expand our Oyster Gardening Program in 2009. Seminars and Round-ups in Virginia Beach will be co-hosted by Lynnhaven River Now. Seminars and Round-ups in Norfolk will be co-hosted by the Elizabeth River Project.
We ask that that new oyster gardeners attend one of our New Gardener Seminars before gardening their first year. The seminar will help you learn how to maintain your oyster garden throughout the coming year. After the seminar you will recieve 1,000 native baby oysters (per float) and you’ll be off and running. | 2009 VA New Gardener Seminar Dates (Seed Distribution) | City | Location | Date | Time | Northern
Neck #1 | Bevans Oyster Company | Saturday,
July 18th | 9:00-10:00 a.m. | Virginia
Beach #1 | Virginia Beach
Central Library | Tuesday,
July 21st | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Gloucester | VIMS - Waterman's Hall | Tuesday,
July 28th | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Norfolk #1 | Norfolk Yacht & Country Club | Tuesday,
August 4th | 6:30-7:30 p.m | Eastern
Shore | VIMS Wachapreague
Eastern Shore Lab | Saturday,
August 15th | 9:00-10:00 a.m. | Hampton | Christopher Newport University | Tuesday,
August 18th | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Virginia
Beach #2 | Great Neck Rescue Squad Building | Tuesday,
September 1st | 6:30-7:30 p.m | Norfolk #2 | The Hermitage
* Date change
| * Wednesday,
September 16th | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Northern
Neck #2 | Tides Inn | Saturday,
September 19th | 9:00-10:00 a.m. |
Returning Your Adult Oysters at CBF's "Oyster Round-Ups" Each year, CBF Oyster Gardeners turn in their "mature" oysters at CBF Oyster Round-Ups at various locations throughout Virginia from mid-July through mid-September. That same day, CBF transplants the oysters to state-managed sanctuary reefs, where they are allowed to continue growing and spawning — helping to jump-start local oyster populations. These Round-Ups are also a way to get new seed oysters for the year. Please register with CBF in advance to guarantee that the amount of seed oyster you desire will be available for you. A $30 donation is suggested per 1,000 seed oysters to offset program costs. | 2009 VA Oyster Round-Ups Dates (Seed Distribution) | City | Location | Date | Time | Northern
Neck #1 | Bevans Oyster Company | Saturday,
July 18th | 9:00-11:00 a.m. | Virginia
Beach #1 | First Landing State Park | Saturday,
July 25th | 9:00-11:00 a.m. | Gloucester | VIMS Waterman's Hall | Tuesday,
July 28th | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | Hampton | Dandy Haven Marina | Saturday,
August 1st | 9:00-11:00 a.m. | Norfolk | Norfolk Yacht & Country Club | Saturday,
August 8th | 9:00-11:00 a.m. | Eastern
Shore | VIMS Wachapreague
Eastern Shore Lab | Saturday,
August 15th | 9:00-11:00 a.m. | Virginia
Beach #2 | First Landing State Park | Saturday,
August 22nd | 9:00-11:00 a.m. | Northern
Neck #2 | Tides Inn Lodge | Saturday,
September 19th | 9:00-11:00 a.m. |
If you have questions regarding CBF's oyster gardening program please contact: Chris Moore
Hampton Roads Science Advocate
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
142 W. York Street, Suite 142
Norfolk, VA 23510
757-622-1964
cmoore@cbf.org
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