Hog Island Oyster Tour

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Date: Saturday, August 20, 2011

Time: 9am Departure from Sustainable Fairfax

Location: Hog Island Oyster Farm on Tomales Bay

Cost: $10 per person

Tour Guide: John Finger, Co-Owner of Hog Island

 

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Tour the Hog Island Oyster Farm located in Marshall, West Marin to learn about innovative aquaculture and gain some understanding of operations and environmental challenges in the sustainable seafood industry. Oysters, clams and mussels are considered keystone species that help to clean support and benefit the environments where they grow. The farm is actively involved in efforts to protect and restore the entire Tomales Bay watershed. The tour will be led by John Finger, co-owner of Hog island.

Oportunity to purchase oysters (bring a cooler). 

Planning to picnic at the farm after the tour? We have reserved a table ask about space when you register with This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Dress in layers for variable weather. Meet at Sustainable Fairfax no later than 9 am for carpooling or be at the farm by 10 am.

 
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