Walks & Talks 2012
Oyster Aquaculture
A special evening of aquaculture education and oyster tasting
presented by Dave Ryan of
Cape Cod Oyster Company
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Cotuit Center for the Arts
4404 Falmouth Rd (Rt 28), Cotuit, MA
Barnstable Land Trust and Cotuit Center for the Arts present
Dave Ryan of the Cape Cod Oyster Company, producers of Wianno Oysters. Dave will give an overview of the aquaculture industry (broad and local) and discuss Cape Cod Oyster Company's gardening techniques.
Local economic and environmental impacts will be discussed, along with the natural history and biology of the oyster, and the relationship between healthy shellfish populations and water quality.
A question and answer period, including some oyster trivia, will end the presentation. An oyster tasting will follow, with wine and beer available for purchase at the cash bar.
Fees and Registration
There is a $5 fee for this talk and taste (cash bar not included).
Registration is necessary, as there is limited capacity.
