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Eagle Scout Projects
Last Summer and this past weekend, local Boy Scout troops contributed to the construction of the reef. Two Eagle Scout candidates,...
mobjackman
Jun 27, 20211 min read
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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...
mobjackman
Jun 27, 20211 min read
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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:...
mobjackman
Jul 2, 20192 min read
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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...
mobjackman
Jun 19, 20192 min read
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2018 Projects!
Winter is the time to make preparations for the Summer Living Shoreline projects! Our goal is to start three living shoreline projects...
mobjackman
Feb 13, 20182 min read
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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...
mobjackman
Sep 6, 20171 min read
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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...
mobjackman
Aug 21, 20171 min read
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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),...
mobjackman
Jul 17, 20172 min read
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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...
mobjackman
Jul 12, 20171 min read
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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...
mobjackman
Apr 23, 20171 min read
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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...
mobjackman
Mar 27, 20171 min read
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