Thank you for your interest in participating in one of VCU’s ecology and restoration projects.  Join us at the VCU Rice Rivers Center (3701 John Tyler Memorial Highway, Charles City, VA 23030) on Friday, November 13, 12:30-3:30pm, to help bag and stack recycled oyster shells.  The shell will later be seeded with larval oysters for use on restoration projects in the Chesapeake. 

We have tasks for every ability. They include: removing trash from a pile of shell; making mesh bags; bagging shells by moving them from the shell pile, manually via baskets, to tables; sorting and pushing the shell into the bag at the tables; and closing and stacking the full bags.  In addition, we may stack older bags of shell on pallets.  The tasks are not suitable for children under the age of 12 and anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Please wear appropriate apparel - sturdy, closed toed shoes are required. Wear your VCU swag for some fun social media photos. Bring your own water bottle and a snack/lunch if you choose. The site is on uneven terrain, possibly muddy, and exposed to the elements and insects. We will have work tools and clean gloves available but please bring your own work gloves if you prefer.  Parking is tight, please car pool, if possible.

Sign up and complete the liability form here. The form can be emailed to candrews@vcu.edu prior to the event or you can print, fill it out, and bring it with you.

Just a reminder - we communicate bagging reminders or cancellations by email on Fridays before weekend events.  Always check for an email on Fridays before making the trip to the VCU Rice Rivers Center. 

Thank you for helping us and giving back to the environment .

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