Vertical Oyster Gardens Initiative

Vertical Oyster Gardens (VOGs) are made from recycled oyster shells from local restaurants and suspended from docks to create a habitat for juvenile oysters. As they grow, oysters provide a vital food source for birds and fish, and create a home for small fish, crabs, and shrimp. Oysters filter 2 to 5 gallons of water per hour, improving the water quality of the Intracoastal. More oysters mean a cleaner and healthier environment for all.


Join us in restoring the Intracoastal with Vertical Oyster Gardens.


Together, we can make a difference!

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Calling All Volunteers:

Join Us for a Work Day to Assemble Vertical Oyster Gardens! 


We’re excited to invite you to a community volunteer workday to help assemble Vertical Oyster Gardens (VOGs)—a simple but impactful way to improve water quality and support our local ecosystems! This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in a hands-on project that benefits the environment right here in our community. 


Come out, roll up your sleeves, and help us make a difference. Join us for this rewarding volunteer day on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 starting at 9AM at the VFW, 47 Old Kings Rd. Palm Coast. Together, let’s give back to nature while having a great time with fellow community members. 


How VOGs Work

Vertical Oyster Gardens (VOGs) use recycled oyster shells, suspended from docks to create habitats for juvenile oysters.


As these oysters grow, not only do they provide essential food for birds and fish, oysters naturally filter 2 to 5 gallons of water per hour, significantly improving the water quality of the Intracoastal waterways.

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