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
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Support TOGA
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.
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.