Join Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife for a hands-on Vertical Oyster Garden (VOG) Workshop

Saturday, November 22, 2025

10:00am-11:30pm

Join Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife for a hands-on Vertical Oyster Garden (VOG) Workshop taught by Calusa Waterkeeper and help restore water quality in Southwest Florida. Instructors include Joe Cavanaugh, The Calusa Waterkeeper and Dan Carney, Calusa Waterkeeper Tidal Zone Leader. The VOG project involves educational and hands-on instruction to create DIY vertical hanging oyster gardens using recycled oyster shells from local restaurants that would have otherwise ended up in landfills. These shells are strung onto wires and suspended from docks, providing surfaces for juvenile oysters to attach and grow. One oyster can filter an astonishing 50 gallons of water a day, improving water quality.

Seating is limited to 30 registrants, so reserve your seat now. A tax-deductible donation to Calusa Waterkeeper of $25 per participant is requested to cover the cost of time and materials.