Welcome to TOGA
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The Tidewater Oyster Gardeners Association (TOGA) is a non-profit organization established in 1997 to promote the environmental health of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries through oyster cultivation and by other means, and as a way of enjoying Virginia oysters. Being filter feeders, oysters remove bacteria and sediments, making the local environment cleaner habitats for marine life, and the improved water quality encourages seagrass growth, which creates better habitats for fish. Our main goal is to educate interested citizens of all ages in oyster aquaculture methods. Join TOGA today, and learn how you can grow oysters and/or help the Chesapeake Bay.
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TOGA News
Upcoming Events
JUNE
6/10 Tuesday, 10AM-noon: TOGA Board of Directors Meeting
Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Davis Hall Rm 101, 1370 Greate Rd, Gloucester Point, VA
Contact Carl Zulick carlz@togaboard.org for access
6/11 Wednesday 9AM–3PM: Oyster Education Day with Campers ages 6-12 at Camp Kinsale
The Slips Marina and Kinsale Museum, 285 Kinsale Road, Kinsale, VA
Event Coordinator: Sue Borra sueb@togaboard.org
6/21 Saturday, 10-11:30 AM: Basic Oyster Gardening 101 Class
Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Hwy, Heathsville VA
Event Coordinator: Richard Siciliano rjsiciliano@yahoo.com Register
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6/21 Saturday, 10AM–2PM TOGA Exhibit at Kinsale Waterman’s Market (and class, below)
The Slips Marina, 285 Kinsale Road, Kinsale, VA 22488
Event Coordinator: Sue Borra sueb@togaboard.org
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6/21 Saturday, 1030-1130AM Basic Oyster Gardening 101 Course
The Slips Marina, 285 Kinsale Road, Kinsale, VA 22488
Event Coordinator: Sue Borra sueb@togaboard.org Register
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JULY
7/8 Tuesday, 10AM-noon: TOGA Board of Directors Meeting
Deltaville Maritime Museum, 287 Jackson Creek Rd, Deltaville, VA 23043
Contact Carl Zulick carlz@togaboard.org for access
7/9 Wednesday 9AM–3PM Oyster Education Day with campers ages 6-12 at Camp Kinsale
The Slips Marina and Kinsale Museum, 285 Kinsale Road, Kinsale, VA 22488
Event Coordinator: Sue Borra sueb@togaboard.org
7/19 Saturday, 10-11:30 AM: Basic Oyster Gardening 101 Class
Deltaville Maritime Museum, 287 Jackson Creek Rd, Holly Point Park Pavilion Main Mtg Hall, Deltaville
Event Coordinator: Richard Siciliano richs@togaboard.org Register
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7/29 Tuesday 9AM-1PM Hampton City Schools Oyster Restoration Teacher Training
Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 15 Rudd Ln, Hampton, VA
Event Coordinators: Betsy McAllister, (HCS Stem Coordinator)
bmcallister@hampton.k12.va.us, Vic Spain vicspain@togaboard.org
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Donate to TOGA
We greatly appreciate donations. Your gift puts more oysters in the Bay... Those oysters clean the water and help the environment, if you're an oyster gardener, or not.
Firend of the Chesapeake License Plates
TOGA activites are funded by the sale of this VA license plate. For each set sold, $15 goes to the Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund.
