April 22, 2021

Oyster Academy with Joni Carter.Northern Neck-The Tides Inn Series

Oyster Academy with Joni Carter.Northern Neck-The Tides Inn Series

Meet Oyster Expert, Joni Carter

Joni, an Irvington resident, is part of the “Virginia Oyster Country” team that works to spur tourism on the western shore of the Chesapeake, where the oyster industry is enjoying a resurgence. She helps lead the Virginia Oyster Academy experience for guests at the Tides Inn.

Hear about the Watermen and just how amazing these salt-water bivalves are!

Joni tells us how we can recycle Oyster shells; this is crucial to helping them continuing to grow in the wild- not just on farms.