# Event Details - **Event Name**: Eileen Reef Oyster Rag Pot Volunteer Installation Day - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 am – Sat, 20 Dec, 2025 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join Oyster River Ecology and the Tampa Bay Estuary Program for this unique hands-on opportunity to restore oysters in the Manatee River.About this EventEILEEN REEF OYSTER RAG POT INSTALLATION DAY WORK PLANCo-Hosted by Oyster River Ecology (ORE) and the Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP)Location: Eileen Reef, Manatee RiverDate & Time: December 20, 2025 — 8:00 AM to 12:00 PMWorkday Map: Click THIS LINKVideos about Oyster Rag Pots: Click THIS LINKPURPOSE OF THE EVENTThe goal of this volunteer event is to install approximately 2,000 Oyster Rag Pots (ORPs) on Eileen Reef in the Manatee River, enhancing local oyster habitat and promoting coastal resilience.Volunteers will kayak roughly 0.5 miles from the launch point to the reef site, where they will work under the guidance of Oyster River Ecology (ORE) team leaders to install the ORPs at one-foot intervals within pre-marked restoration zones.EVENT SCHEDULE8:00 AMVolunteer Check-In — Meet at the southern end of 80th Ave E (Wellon Ranch Road). Nearest address: 1717 80th Ave E, Parrish, FL. Park along the right-of-way; do not block driveways.8:30 AMKayak Launch — Volunteers paddle approximately 0.5 miles to Eileen Reef.8:45 AMReef Tour — ORE team showcases ORPs that have been in place for nearly one year, demonstrating their structure and ecological benefits.9:00 AMTraining and Team Assignment — Volunteers receive detailed installation instructions and divide into four teams of 4–5 volunteers, each led by an ORE staff member.9:15 – 10:30 AMORP Installation — Working in shallow water (6–18 inches), volunteers install ORPs on one-foot centers, progressing west-to-east to minimize sediment disturbance and maintain clear visibility.10:30 – 11:00 AMCleanup and Equipment Collection — Empty bins are stacked, strapped to floats, and secured to the ORE work skiff.11:00 – 11:30 AMReturn Paddle — Volunteers kayak back to the launch point.11:30 AM – 12:00 PMTailgate Lunch and Celebration — Lunch provided by Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP). Enjoy good cheer and camaraderie after a successful restoration day.TIDE AND TIMINGThe event is scheduled to coincide with an extreme low tide (-0.53’ at 9:02 AM), ensuring shallow water depths between 6 and 18 inches at the time of installation. This allows volunteers to safely and effectively install Oyster Rag Pots (ORPs) on the exposed reef surface.WHAT TO BRINGParticipants should bring their own kayaks for the event. ORE and TBEP will attempt to secure a limited number of additional kayaks for volunteers who do not have access to one, but availability cannot be guaranteed.- Closed-toed shoes that will stay on in muddy conditions- Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)- Comfortable clothing that may get wet- A reliable kayak with all required safety gear (life jacket, whistle, etc.)- A pair of work gloves suitable for wet conditions- Water and snacks as needed- A positive attitude and enthusiasm for oyster restorationINSTALLATION OVERVIEWBefore volunteer arrival, boxes of ORPs will be staged on pre-positioned work floats at the Eileen Reef site. Each team will be assigned a designated rectangular work area and will follow precise placement instructions from ORE team leaders.Working systematically from the western end of each rectangle toward the east, volunteers will install ORPs on one-foot centers. This west-to-east progression ensures that any silt stirred up by foot traffic is carried eastward by the incoming tide, maintaining clear visibility and minimizing disturbance to completed areas.PROJECT IMPACT- Help restore vital oyster habitat in the Manatee River- Improve local water quality through oyster filtration- Support fish and wildlife species that depend on healthy reef systems- Strengthen community engagement in coastal restoration effortsTogether, we are rebuilding Florida’s oyster reefs—one Oyster Rag Pot at a time.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETYThis activity involves repetitive bending, lifting, and carrying materials in a shallow-water environment. Participants should be comfortable working in uneven, slippery conditions and able to handle physical tasks for extended periods. The event is best suited for experienced paddlers who are at least 16 years of age. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/parrish/eileen-reef-oyster-rag-pot-volunteer-installation-day/100001970676350012 - **Event Categories**: workshops, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Feileen-reef-oyster-rag-pot-volunteer-installation-day-tickets-1970676350012 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Parrish - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: 1717 80th Ave E - **lat**: 27.5290687 - **long**: -82.4831019 - **full address**: 1717 80th Ave E, 1717 80th Avenue East, Parrish, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Oyster River Ecology (https://allevents.in/org/oyster-river-ecology/25448848) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/4482e0fcc9182de69b8f720d1c962abb972c7b7333f27d9bb25ba6b2ce4c57a1-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1763381465 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Eileen+Reef+Oyster+Rag+Pot+Volunteer+Installation+Day&date=20+Dec ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 20 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 am - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** 1717 80th Ave E, 1717 80th Avenue East, Parrish, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Oyster River Ecology - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** workshops, trips-adventures - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Eileen Reef Oyster Rag Pot Volunteer Installation Day ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Eileen Reef Oyster Rag Pot Volunteer Installation Day", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/4482e0fcc9182de69b8f720d1c962abb972c7b7333f27d9bb25ba6b2ce4c57a1-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1763381465", "startDate": "2025-12-20", "endDate": "2025-12-20", "url": "https://allevents.in/parrish/eileen-reef-oyster-rag-pot-volunteer-installation-day/100001970676350012", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "1717 80th Ave E", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "1717 80th Avenue East", "postalCode": "34219", "addressLocality": "Parrish", "addressRegion": "FL", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "27.5290687", "longitude": "-82.4831019" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join Oyster River Ecology and the Tampa Bay Estuary Program for this unique hands-on opportunity to restore oysters in the Manatee River.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-04", "availabilityEnds": "2025-12-20", "validFrom": "2026-04-04", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/parrish/eileen-reef-oyster-rag-pot-volunteer-installation-day/100001970676350012" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-04", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-04", "url": "https://allevents.in/parrish/eileen-reef-oyster-rag-pot-volunteer-installation-day/100001970676350012", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Oyster River Ecology", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/oyster-river-ecology/25448848" } ] } ] ```