At the event, you will pick up your spat-on-shell (baby oysters set on recycled shells), two 18" x 9" cages, as well as other supplies needed to grow them. We require a $35 fee for this kit to offset program costs.
NEW GARDENERS: Please read our New Gardeners web page before you register for a seminar.
Registration is open. See locations, dates, times, and registration links below.
CBF is proud to partner with the Elizabeth River Project, Friends of the Rappahannock, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Portsmouth Parks and Recreation, and The Tides Inn to help expand our oyster gardening program.
Locations, Dates, Times, and Registration Links
Registration closes two days prior to the event.
Virginia Beach Oyster Gardening Seminar I
Saturday, June 8, 2024
9:00-11:00 a.m.
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Norfolk Oyster Gardening Seminar
Thursday, June 13, 2024
6:00-8:00 p.m.
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VA Eastern Shore Oyster Gardening Seminar
Saturday, June 15, 2024
9:00-11:00 a.m.
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Hampton Oyster Gardening Seminar
Thursday, June 20, 2024
6:00-8:00 p.m.
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Irvington Oyster Gardening Seminar
Saturday, June 22, 2024
9:00-11:00 a.m.
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Newport News Oyster Gardening Seminar
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
6:00-8:00 p.m.
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Gloucester Point Oyster Gardening Seminar
Thursday, July 25, 2024
6:00-8:00 p.m.
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Portsmouth Oyster Gardening Seminar
Thursday, August 1, 2024
6:00-8:00 p.m.
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Virginia Beach Oyster Gardening Seminar II
Saturday, August 3, 2024
9:00-11:00 a.m.
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If you have questions regarding CBF's Oyster Gardening program please e-mail, [email protected] or call 757-644-4125.
