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Aw, Shucks: Oysters 101

Location of First Landing State Park in Virginia

Where

First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23451.
The Boat Ramp at 64th Street

When

July 3, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Meet us at the boat ramp down our 64th St entrance to learn about the Bay's greatest keystone species... the Eastern Oyster! Discover how these critters keep our waterways clean, the history of their harvesting, and our efforts to restore their population. Prepare to get a little wet while we sort through organisms we find in our oyster cages!

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-412-2300
Email Address: firstlanding@dcr.virginia.gov