In the foreground, hands in gloves sort through a pile of oysters on a table, while in the background, a drill press is being used.

Urban Farming Institute Inc

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Join Urban Farming Institute for a hands‑on oyster rope demonstration showcasing how oysters help restore the New River, improve water quality, and strengthen coastal resilience. Participants will learn the basics of oyster ecology, learn about the restoration project, and help prepare oyster ropes used in community‑driven restoration projects. A quick, interactive Climate Week activity for all ages. Roll up your sleeves for a hands‑on oyster restoration demo with Urban Farming Institute and New River partners 🦪🌱. Learn how oysters clean our waterways, explore simple restoration techniques, and see how healthy rivers connect to healthy urban farms. Together, we&rsquo;ll practice real skills&mdash;from handling shell to understanding habitat&mdash;while talking about local systems, climate, and community resilience. No experience needed; just curiosity and a willingness to learn alongside neighbors.

Join Urban Farming Institute for a hands‑on oyster rope demonstration showcasing how oysters help restore the New River, improve water quality, and strengthen coastal resilience. Participants will learn the basics of oyster ecology, learn about the restoration project, and help prepare oyster ropes used in community‑driven restoration projects. A quick, interactive Climate Week activity for all ages. Roll up your sleeves for a hands‑on oyster restoration demo with Urban Farming Institute and New River partners 🦪🌱. Learn how oysters clean our waterways, explore simple restoration techniques, and see how healthy rivers connect to healthy urban farms. Together, we’ll practice real skills—from handling shell to understanding habitat—while talking about local systems, climate, and community resilience. No experience needed; just curiosity and a willingness to learn alongside neighbors.

Urban Farming Institute Inc

New River Oyster Restoration: Hands‑On Demo with Urban Farming Institute

1101 NE 40th Ct

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