# Event Details - **Event Name**: Vertical Oyster Garden (VOG) Prep Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 26 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Mon, 26 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County for this exciting opportunity to prepare shell for future vertical oyster garden assembly!About this EventJoin UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County Natural Resources Agent, Lara Milligan for this exciting opportunity to prepare shells for vertical oyster gardens (VOGS)! VOGs are recycled oyster shells strung on a wire or rope that can be deployed from a personal pier or dock. Over time, oyster larvae will settle on the shells and grow into adult oysters.During this workshop, you can help drill or "punch" holes in oyster shells to prepare them for VOG assembly (at a later date). You will also have the chance to take home a pre-assembled VOG if you wish!Note: Let us know if you're interested in a VOG when you registerCome anytime between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. and stay for as long as you would like!------------------------------------------------- https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/a0740d80-c5c7-11f1-ba03-b7505d4e7d42-rimg-w1200-h180-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tarpon-springs/vertical-oyster-garden-vog-prep-workshop/100002002651936853 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 12+ - Doors Open At: 4:55 PM - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Brooker Creek Preserve & Environmental Education Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Tarpon Springs - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Brooker Creek Preserve & Environmental Education Center - **lat**: 28.1318021 - **long**: -82.6566351 - **full address**: Brooker Creek Preserve & Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Vertical Oyster Garden (VOG) Prep Workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/b12c6606ca4d97487b33a0b860fa2fb4ce93a7fc4443bf85a31d1b19bf0457a7-rimg-w1200-h1600-dc585848-gmir.jpg?v=1791135125 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Vertical Oyster Garden (VOG) Prep Workshop being held? - **A:** Vertical Oyster Garden (VOG) Prep Workshop takes place on Mon, 26 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Mon, 26 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Brooker Creek Preserve & Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Vertical Oyster Garden (VOG) Prep Workshop? - **A:** Vertical Oyster Garden (VOG) Prep Workshop 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. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Vertical Oyster Garden (VOG) Prep Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tarpon Springs, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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