Check out her article at Pilotonline.com.
No wonder coyotes are getting around the area so easily!
Why we work so hard to help keep our beloved river clean by raising oysters. You never know what you might experience on the water.
A minute after he disappeared into the woods a mature bald eagle flew by. Love this place!
This has been a great series so if you get the time watch the first two films. It’s all about managing the future of our oceans.
We are shucking oysters at the event prior to the film viewing.
Please come! Pass the word; it’s FREE!
Great for teachers, students, family and anyone who cares about our oceans.Thanks,
Chris
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When: Wed. February 8 – Reception 6:30pm · Film 7pm · Panel/Q&A 8pm
Where: Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, 717 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Free admission & refreshments
RSVP to save your seat: Eventbrite.com link to register
Participate in the post-film conversation about the new Mid-Atlantic ocean plan and get your questions answered by our panelists, all of whom are featured in the film:
Laura McKay – Program Manager, Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program
Joe Atangan – Physical Scientist, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, U.S. Navy
Chris Scraba – Deputy Chief, Waterways Management, U.S. Coast Guard
Matt Gove – Mid-Atlantic Policy Manager, Surfrider Foundation
Capt. Chris Ludford – Owner, Pleasure House Oysters
Mark Swingle – Director of Research & Conservation, Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center (moderator)
This event is hosted by the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, Virginia Coastal Zone Management, Virginia Sea Grant, Old Dominion University, Virginia Beach Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, Virginia Marine Trades Association, The Nature Conservancy, Virginia Port Authority, Pleasure House Oysters, Virginia Maritime Association, Virginia Conservation Network, North American Marine Environment Protection Association, Elizabeth River Project, Lynnhaven River Now, American Planning Association – Virginia Chapter, Virginia Wesleyan College, Sierra Club Virginia Chapter, Wild Oceans and Green Fire Productions.
Ocean Frontiers III trailer: http://ocean-frontiers.org/of3-trailer
Note: People with American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification can receive a maintenance credit for this event. Log your credit here:https://www.planning.org/events/eventsingle/9118463
Event contact: Eva Barnett, films@greenfireproductions.org
We thought there was something wrong from yards away as Osprey very, very rarely sit on a dock.
Captain Ludford on Osprey rescue
Check video at Periscope TV to see our rescue. We love our river!
Pleasure House Oysters: The Making Of An Ostreaphile Epicure & Culture – Food, Wine & Culture for the Ethical Traveler.
“Our theory is based on a three-legged stool of conservations, restoration, and aqua culture,” said Chris. When asked to define aqua theory, he said it’s when you get to eat the bounty, while the other two legs of the stool get built back up. It occurred to me that this is a proverbial win/win/win scenario.
THE LEGENDARY LYNNHAVEN OYSTER.
GRILLED OYSTERS ANYONE?
We encourage you to view Patti Morrow’s article which includes some great photos of our trip.
5 Reasons to Hit Virginia’s New Oyster Trail This Spring Daily Shot Garden & Gun Blog February 2016.
You’ll pull on waders and head out onto the river with Captain Chris Ludford for a catered meal at a pop-up table in the shallows with oysters plucked from the water beneath you. It’s BYOB, though; so don’t forget to pack the wine.
Photo credit: Bret & Mary from Green Global Travel
View our mention in Southern Living magazine page 160 in your print version.
Have you experienced dining IN the Lynnhaven?
Pleasure House Oysters’ Chef’s Table Tour, offered on the Lynnhaven River in Virginia Beach
The Virginian-Pilot On the Lynnhaven River, oyster population sees a comeback – and conflict December 12th 2015:
If allowed to do what he proposes, he says, he’d accelerate the river’s remarkable improvement. He’d also contribute to a seafood industry that, he points out, state officials have worked hard to invigorate. Last month, Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced the opening of a Virginia Oyster Trail in hopes of drawing tourists eager to eat their way through the tidal region.
To many of those whose multimillion-dollar homes would look out over Ludford’s new grounds, however, the oyster leases would mark . . .
Oysterman Chris Ludford pulls oyster cages into shallow water . . . Photo Credit: The’ N. Pham | The Virginian-Pilot
We sincerely hope you read this entire article and join the discussion at Pilotonline.com.
Start here to read On the Lynnhaven River, oyster population sees a comeback – and conflict
VIRGINIA: Pleasure House Oysters Helps Restore at Green Global Travel November 2015
It was great to meet Bret Love & Mary Gabbett of Green Global Travel !
Read the rest of the outstanding article at Green Global Travel!
Join us on a Tour like Bret & Mary did. Start your experience here.
It was an honor to finally meet her this week and an even bigger honor to be shucking our oysters alongside her at the Virginia Tourism event in Portsmouth, Va. We also had an opportunity to work with Chef Rodney again too.
Pleasure House Oysters 