An Oyster Base Camp (OBC) filled with bagged shells being deployed by our Deputy Director, Casey Harper.
Shell-o, y’all!
Get ready for an exciting edition of the Wild Oyster Project's quarterly update. A lot has happened so hold on to your shells!
First of all, we want to express our immense PRIDE in being based in San Francisco, where everyone can embrace their true selves. We can't wait to immerse ourselves in the rainbow-filled celebrations happening throughout this month.
We have been busy! We've been working tirelessly to expand and grow, and we're thrilled to announce two new East Bay partners as well as two new Climate Corp interns!
One of our newest partners, the REAP Climate Center, is a breathtaking ecological campus nestled in the heart of Alameda, California. They've graciously provided us with an East Bay hub for shell collection and community outreach. As if that wasn't helpful enough, they've even crafted a stunning chicken feeding lounge for our recycled shells collected from local East Bay restaurants. Take a peek at this masterpiece below!
Here you can see Jonathan DeLong, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the REAP Climate Center, inside the chicken lounge, talking with Linda Hunter – our Founder and Director.
Our feathered friends play a crucial role at the Wild Oyster Project. These little cluckers meticulously clean the collected shells before we transport them to our shell mound for "natural cleaning." After a bit of time, these shells transform into breathtaking oyster reef habitats. It's a win-win situation—they get a tasty, nutritious snack and we get clean shells!
In other exciting partnership news, we'd like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Cook & Her Farmer, an exceptional restaurant that has joined forces with us on our mission.
Located in the historic Swan's Market in Old Oakland, this remarkable café, oyster, and wine bar is owned by Romney Steele & Steven Day. Below you can see Romney, one of the owners. With their expertise in oyster farming, they truly understand the importance of shell recycling and how it helps to build important oyster reef habitats. Together, we're making waves and transforming the Bay for the better!
We're also delighted to welcome two Climate Career Corps interns to the Wild Oyster Team!
A collaboration between two great organizations, Enterprise for Youth and Nature in the City, the Climate Career Corps is a paid six week internship for local youth. Launched last year, it is a much-needed program in green workforce development related to ecology, climate science, and environmental justice. Our interns will be building their green skills, or in this case their blue skills, in habitat restoration and ecology, community science, and bay stewardship. By providing the necessary skills in nature-based solutions we hope to help the next generation face the inherited challenges of a world of climate uncertainty.
If you want to learn more about the Climate Career Corps check them out via the link HERE.
Register today & mark your calendars!
We've got a couple of major events coming up in the next few months that you won't want to miss!
First up, Wild Oyster Project and Patagonia cordially invite you to a lively summer social on Wed, July 19, 6 - 8 pm. We'll be gathering at the Patagonia Palo Alto store to regale you with tales of oyster superpowers! Chandon – our stellar sparkling wine partner will be providing us with their signature bubbly - "By the Bay” while tantalizing food and live music keep the party going! We will also have beer donated by Dokkaebier, an Asian-Inspired craft beer brewery in Jack London Square and food courtesy of Oren's Hummus, an authentic Israeli food company.
But that's not all! Patagonia is generously offering all party-goers a 25% discount on their merchandise. Trust us—you won't want to miss this party!
Buy tickets today and save the date by visiting the Eventbrite link provided below. Ticket are limited so act now!
Did you know that National Oyster Day is just around the corner?
We're about to make an even bigger splash than last year! Mark your calendars for August 5 - 7 and get ready to raise a glass because Chandon is joining forces with us yet again. This fantastic winery has been a tremendous partner, and thanks to their partnership, numerous oyster bars across the Bay will be serving up bubbles and oysters to support our mission. By indulging in these delicious treats, you're directly contributing to the creation of oyster reefs in the Bay. Stay tuned for more exciting details as the day approaches!
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Check out our new weekly feature on Instagram called #RewildingWednesday below! Every Wednesday we post a different marine life spotted in the San Francisco Bay. It's a cool way to learn a thing or two about our ecosystem. Take a peak:
Thank you for your encouragement and support. If you would like to make a donation to Wild Oyster Project we would appreciate it.
