Stewardship Saturday: Connecting Oysters, Marine Mammals, and Humans

Join Cafe Ohlone, Hog Island Oyster Co., and The Marine Mammal Center as we explore oysters and their connections to humans and marine mammals. During this event we will be learning about marine mammals in the area, taking a walk to learn about Ohlone culture, and tasting some sustainably grown oysters from Tomales Bay. By the end of the event, we hope you’ll leave with increased knowledge of the crucial role oysters have played and continue to play in the Bay Area, and will have some goals for the next steps you can take on your conservation journey.

Stewardship Saturday events vary in levels of physical and mental exertion. Please review the entire event description, including accessibility notes, to ensure this event meets your expectations.

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Accessibility notes:

• Working and communicating in small groups with youth you may not know
• Walking for an hour along the Hayward Regional Shoreline (mostly flat), with frequent stops
• Handling (and optionally eating) oysters
• Access to bathrooms is limited to a pit toilet in the parking lot
• Note: the Bay water can at times have an unpleasant smell

Free lunch and snacks will be provided

For lunch we will be ordering from Nick the Greek. Lunch Options:

• Falafel Pita (falafel, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, tzatziki, paprika, pita)

• Chicken Pita (chicken, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, mustard sauce, fries, pita)

• Veggie Pita (zucchini, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, tzatziki, fries, paprika, pita)
• In the registration you will also have the option to click that you plan to bring your own lunch

This event may be cancelled due to weather conditions. We will notify you the week of the event if this happens.

Parking notes:

• Parking is free at the shoreline location (https://maps.app.goo.gl/3TB5XGmgcipXbpJd8)
• Public transportation does not drop folks off close to this meeting location
• Driver note: Adult drivers of youth are welcome to drop youth off and come back at the end of the event, or explore the local area during this time. We do ask that youth attend the events without adults to allow for opportunities to meet others interested in conservation. All organization staff are certified to work with youth.

As a nonprofit organization, The Marine Mammal Center depends on support from ocean lovers like you to rescue and rehabilitate sick and injured marine mammals, conduct critical research, and inspire the next generation to protect our shared ocean. You can take action and support this ocean health work when you make a donation today.

Primary language event will be spoken in: English

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