Oysters 101

Location of Westmoreland State Park in Virginia

Where

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

When

Sept. 18, 2022. 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 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