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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 habits for fish. Our main goal is to educate interested citizens of all ages in oyster aquaculture methods. Join us and learn how you can grow oysters and/or help the Chesapeake Bay.

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Recent TOGA News

Upcoming Events

 

JANUARY

01/14   Tuesday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: TOGA Board of Directors Meeting

Virtual Google Meet

Contact Carl Zulick, czulick@verizon.net for access

 

FEBRUARY

02/08   Saturday, 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM: TOGA Oyster Gardening 101 class prior to the Annual Meeting

Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Waterman’s Hall, 1370 Greate Rd, Gloucester Point, VA 23062 

Register in advance with Event Coordinator: Richard Siciliano, rjsiciliano@yahoo.com

REGISTER for OYSTER GARDENING 101

 

02/08   Saturday, 1:00 – 5:00 PM: TOGA Annual Membership Meeting

Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Waterman’s Hall, 1370 Greate Rd, Gloucester Point, VA 23062

Event Coordinator: Carl Zulick, czulick@verizon.net   REGISTER for ANNUAL MEETING

 

02/11   Tuesday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: TOGA Board of Directors Meeting

Deltaville Maritime Museum, 287 Jackson Creek Rd, Deltaville, VA 23043

Facilitated session with consultant Susie Miller

Event Coordinator: Carl Zulick, czulick@verizon.net

 

MARCH

03/11   Tuesday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: TOGA Board of Directors Meeting

Deltaville Maritime Museum, 287 Jackson Creek Rd, Deltaville, VA 23043

Contact Carl Zulick, czulick@verizon.net for access

 

03/22   Saturday, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: TOGA Oyster Gardening 101 class prior to Membership Appreciation Party

Camp Kekoka, 1083 Boys Camp Rd, Kilmarnock, VA 22482 (Community Meeting Room) 

Register in advance with Event Coordinator: Richard Siciliano, rjsiciliano@yahoo.com

 

03/22   Saturday, 1:00 – 4:00 PM: TOGA Membership Appreciation Party

Camp Kekoka, 1083 Boys Camp Rd, Kilmarnock, VA 22482

Please bring a dish to share. BYOB. RSVP to Event Coordinator: Terry Lewis, lewistmn@msm.com 

RSVP Appreciation Party

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Support TOGA

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Donate to TOGA

 

We greatly appreciate donations from members and supporters. All donations go toward expanding and improving TOGA for all involved. Click on the photo above to contribute.

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Chesapeake Bay License Plates

 

Many of our activites are funded by the sale of Chesapeake Bay license plates. For each set of license plates sold, the Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund receives $15. 

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