{"product_id":"free-oyster-lectures","title":"FREE OYSTER LECTURES","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgram:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurious about oysters on Whidbey Island? Join Emily Wilder of Salinity Seafood \u0026amp; More to explore oyster life cycles, ecological benefits, and sustainable farming by local small-scale growers. Learn how oysters filter water, support marine life, why the native Olympia oyster matters, and how to find fresh, safe-to-eat oysters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover how to get involved with shellfish gardening with the new Whidbey Oyster Network—whether you have waterfront property, know neighbors with beach access, or just want to help. We’ll cover oyster shell recycling, safe storage and curing for restoration, and the planned 2027 islandwide project that will collect shells and track curing for use in wild oyster restoration projects by the Puget Sound Restoration Fund. In the meantime, shells are being saved for art and educational projects!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmily will demonstrate shucking techniques using empty shells and provide informative handouts with oyster resources. No live oysters will be served.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDates:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.whidbeylocal.com\/event\/view\/53785\/53785\/whidbey-wonders-learn-about-oysters\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Whidbey Wonders: Learn About Oysters with Oak Harbor Sno-Isle Library\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThursday, May 21st, 2026 from 4:00 – 5:00pm at Oak Harbor Library\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e sponsored by Oak Harbor Library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/slowfoodwhidbeyisland.org\/upcoming-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Creating Community with the Whidbey Oyster Network with Slow Food Whidbey\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday, June 7th, 2026 from 2:00 – 4:00pm at Bayview Cash Store upstairs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e sponsored by Slow Food Whidbey **\u003cem\u003eregister in advance**\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Oysters, Salinity Seafood, \u0026amp; Whidbey Oyster Network with Clinton Sno-Isle Library\" href=\"https:\/\/sno-isle.bibliocommons.com\/v2\/events\/69a9c417b48451fc3c06e012\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuesday, June 16th, 2026 from 12:00 – 1:00pm at Clinton Community Hall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e sponsored by the Clinton Library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Salinity Seafood \u0026 More","offers":[{"title":"May 21 from 4:00 – 5:00pm at Oak Harbor Library","offer_id":47631585181890,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"June 7 from 2:00 – 4:00pm at Bayview Cash Store upstairs","offer_id":47631585247426,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"June 16 from 12:00 – 1:00pm at Clinton Community Hall","offer_id":47631585214658,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0532\/1795\/1938\/files\/RainbowSalinitylogo.jpg?v=1778123097","url":"https:\/\/eatsalinity.com\/products\/free-oyster-lectures","provider":"Salinity Seafood \u0026 More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}