Oysters 101

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Location of Westmoreland State Park in Virginia

Where

Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross, VA 22520.
Boathouse

When

June 19, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

This program is designed to be a special introduction to oysters as well as a beginners guide to appreciate oysters in our Virginia waters. What do you know about oysters? Have you ever eaten an oyster? Do you know how many gallons a single oyster can filter in a day? Are you familiar with triploid, diploid, or hybrid oysters? 

When you attend this program you will walk away quite impressed by these small bivalves. 

Participants should meet at the day-use area by the boathouse.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-493-8821
Email Address: westmoreland@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

Fishing | History/Culture | Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History

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