Eagle Scout Projects
Last Summer and this past weekend, local Boy Scout troops contributed to the construction of the reef. Two Eagle Scout candidates,...
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mobjackman
- Jun 27, 2021
- 1 min
We Have Oysters!
After 2-3 years of patience, we now have oysters growing on our reef! We were out working on the reef yesterday at low tide. See the...
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mobjackman
- Jul 2, 2019
- 2 min
Reef Planting This Saturday!
This is an update about the reef planting project scheduled for Saturday, July 6, 2019 to which you are invited--please come help! When:...
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mobjackman
- Jun 19, 2019
- 2 min
Reef Planting Scheduled!
Hey everyone, just want to give you a heads up that the reef planting is on schedule (weather permitting) for Saturday, July 6, 2019! We...
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mobjackman
- Feb 13, 2018
- 2 min
2018 Projects!
Winter is the time to make preparations for the Summer Living Shoreline projects! Our goal is to start three living shoreline projects...
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mobjackman
- Sep 6, 2017
- 1 min
Trial Planting Successful!
Despite inclement weather, we were able to place over 40 oyster blocks in the sanctuary site Saturday. Wooden pilings will be placed this...
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mobjackman
- Aug 21, 2017
- 1 min
August Planting Postponed
Sorry, guys, but the permit will not be approved in time to have an initial, trial planting in August. We should be able to reschedule...
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mobjackman
- Jul 17, 2017
- 2 min
Making Preparations 2: Pouring Concrete
After constructing the wooden forms, we use a concrete mix consisting of Portland Cement (made partly from ancient sea shell deposits),...
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mobjackman
- Jul 12, 2017
- 1 min
Making Preparations: Building Concrete Forms
We are planning to have our first planting trial in early August and first public planting in late August. To do this, we need to produce...
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mobjackman
- Apr 23, 2017
- 1 min
Oysters Forever Entry Takes 1st Prize!
Oysters Forever joined the 2017 Gloucester, Virginia Daffodil Parade earlier this month and was awarded first prize in the category, "By...
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mobjackman
- Mar 27, 2017
- 1 min
Oysters Forever to Join Daffodil Festival Parade
To help launch Oysters Forever in Gloucester, VA, we have secured a spot in the annual Daffodil Festival Parade to be held at 10am this...
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