# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Shell Yeah! How Vertical Oyster Gardens Help Our Waters
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am – Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Learn About Oysters and the Vertical Oyster Garden (VOG) Citizen Science Program! Note: This will be an in-person webinar viewing.About this EventAre you interested in marine life, environmental conservation, and the restoration of our local ecosystems? Dr. Megan Moore, Pasco County Sea Grant Agent is hosting an exciting opportunity to learn about oysters and our citizen science program on Vertical Oyster Gardens!What to Expect:Educational Presentation: We will live-stream Dr. Megan Moore's webinar where we will learn about oyster ecology, the critical role oysters play in marine ecosystems, and the different oyster restoration methods implemented in the Tampa Bay area.Demonstrations and Citizen Science Opportunities: Explore how to become a Vertical Oyster Garden citizen science participant. Program participants will learn about VOGs, Brooker Creek’s VOG check-out station, and the many ways to get involved in the program. Interested participants will be able to take home pre-made VOGs to install!Don’t miss this chance to make a positive impact on our waterways, learn about oysters, and join a community dedicated to preserving our local oyster populations. See you there!Other Ways To Participate:View from the comfort of your home: If you're unable to attend in-person, you can register for the webinar-only option here. Note: Instructions will be provided during the webinar on how to secure VOGs for installation (if interested).Attend the same event at Weedon Island Preserve: If Brooker is too far for you to travel, we will also be live-streaming the webinar in-person at Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center in St. Peterburg. Please register here for this option.** This event is family-friendly but geared for ages 10+.Important Additional Notes: It takes about 10 minutes to drive from the preserve entrance (Keystone Rd.) to the parking lot, and there is a 3-5 minute walk from the parking lot to the Education Center buildings. This event will be held in the auditorium.An Equal Opportunity Institution.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/a95d8ce0-34c8-11f1-97fe-0520c8f1a874-rimg-w1200-h166-dc020203-gmir.png
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tarpon-springs/shell-yeah-how-vertical-oyster-gardens-help-our-waters/100001986341156871
- **Event Categories**: Workshops, virtual
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Tarpon Springs
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Brooker Creek Preserve & Environmental Education Center
- **lat**: 28.131801
- **long**: -82.65876179999998
- **full address**: Brooker Creek Preserve & Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Shell Yeah! How Vertical Oyster Gardens Help Our Waters being held?
  - **A:** Shell Yeah! How Vertical Oyster Gardens Help Our Waters takes place on Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am to Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Brooker Creek Preserve & Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Shell Yeah! How Vertical Oyster Gardens Help Our Waters?
  - **A:** Shell Yeah! How Vertical Oyster Gardens Help Our Waters is organized by Brooker Creek Preserve Env. Education Center.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Brooker Creek Preserve Env. Education Center's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Brooker Creek Preserve Env. Education Center a rating of 4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Brooker Creek Preserve Env. Education Center has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.

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