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FULL: Ferry Cove Oyster Hatchery Tour

  • Ferry Cove Oyster Hatchery 21770 Lowes Wharf Road Sherwood, MD, 21665 United States (map)

When there is a letter R in the name of the month, it's oyster season! This expedition travels to the shores of Eastern Bay in Sherwood, MD to tour Ferry Cove Oyster Hatchery.

Stephan Abel, President and CEO of Ferry Cove will guide participants through the facility showcasing how they produce oyster larvae and seed for use in the commercial fishing and aquaculture industries throughout the region. Ferry Cove is a nonprofit committed to supporting the cultural history of the watermen community, using applied research to seek new ways to drive the economic future of the local seafood industry and exploring ways to blend commerce, natural resource protection, education, and research to address coastal resiliency related issues.

Participants will also enjoy a tasting of locally farmed oysters paired with beer and wine.

This expedition is generously sponsored by:

Earlier Event: October 20
Rendezvous at the Farmstead
Later Event: November 14
What's next? The Future of the Chesapeake Bay Cleanup (at Temple B'nai Israel)