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SUMMARY:Oyster Gardening on the Gulf Coast- First Friday
DESCRIPTION:Oysters Are vital to a healthy coastal ecosystem\nSince 2000\, Oyster Gardening programs have been thriving along the northern Gulf of Mexico. These programs engage volunteers in a hands-on\, restoration-focused educational experience. Through their collective efforts\, participants have successfully cultivated over 1.6 million advanced stocker oysters\, boasting a remarkable restoration potential of more than 80 acres. This impressive achievement underscores the program’s effectiveness in promoting coastal conservation. \nIn this comprehensive overview\, PJ Waters\, PhD\, Associate Extension Professor from Auburn University Marine Extension and Resource Center\, Alabama Cooperative Extension Service Agent\, will delve into the program’s origins\, exploring the visionary ideas that sparked its creation. He will examine the operational model\, highlighting the collaborative efforts between volunteers\, scientists\, and conservationists. Additionally\, he will chart the program’s growth over time\, showcasing its evolution and expansion. \nProfessor Waters will also explore the fascinating parallels between oyster gardening and oyster farming\, shedding light on the distinct approaches and goals of each practice. Furthermore\, he will uncover the incredible world of oysters. You will learn about their remarkable biology\, their crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems\, and the ecosystem services they provide\, including water filtration\, shoreline stabilization\, and habitat creation. \nBy the end of this journey\, you will gain a deeper understanding of the significance of oyster conservation. And you will appreciate the vital role that Oyster Gardening programs play in protecting and restoring coastal ecosystems. \nThis and every First Friday Presentation at Mobile Botanical Gardens is free for MBG members or with admission for not-yet members. But registration is required. Email shabel@mbgardens.org to register your seat. \nDon’t forget your lunch!\nAfter the program\, we invite you to enjoy a delicious lunch from Georgia Roussous Catering! Lunches are $15 and may be enjoyed in the Botanical Center\, on the MBG Grounds\, or to-go. Please submit your order before noon on Thursday\, September 5. Menu for September 6 features a chicken salad sandwich on a croissant\, pasta salad\, a roll and butter\, fruit as dessert\, and sweet or unsweet tea.\nOrder Lunch Now
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/oyster-gardening-on-the-gulf-coast-first-friday/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
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