Thank you to everyone who was able to celebrate with us at the 20th Anniversary Oyster Roast.
We were able to raise approximately $50,000 towards restoring and protecting Virginia Beach waterways.
Here are a few highlights of the day. Check out our full album on Facebook.
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We love our volunteers.
Thank you to everyone who helped set up, break down, and made sure our celebration ran smoothly!
Volunteers from the Virginia Beach Council of Garden Clubs helped create the native plant arrangements for the tables.
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Busy Bee, Ian Peck, handing out native plant seeds and spreading the news of their benefits for our natural eco-system
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The wonderful oysters, provided by Cherrystone Oysters, were also grown by Ned.
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Click here to read more about the artist.
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Thank you Beach Bully BBQ, Chesapeake Bay Distillery, Cherrystone Oysters, Smartmouth Brewing, More Perfect Jones, AGOFF Shuttle Services, and The Virginia Aquarium and Virginia Beach Fishing Center for onsite help and overflow parking.
Beach Bully BBQ, Pleasure House Oysters, Williamsburg Winery, Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club.
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Thank you to NOPE for providing their fantastic composting services and helping our event be waste free.
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Thank you to our board members and everyone who participated.
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And of course last but not least, thank you to our sponsors and donors for making this celebration possible.
Photos provided by Michelle Sorenson, Mary Reid Barrow, Terri Gorman, and Morgan Schmidtendorff.
Thank you from everyone at Lynnhaven River NOW
