Welcome to TOGA
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The Tidewater Oyster Gardeners Association (TOGA) is a non-profit organization established in 1997 to promote the environmental health of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries through oyster cultivation and by other means, and as a way of enjoying Virginia oysters. Oysters, being filter feeders, remove bacteria and sediments, making the local environment cleaner habitats for marine life. The improved water quality encourages seagrass growth, which creates better habitats for fish. Our main goal is to educate interested citizens of all ages in oyster aquaculture methods. Join TOGA today, and learn how you can grow oysters and/or help the Chesapeake Bay.
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TOGA News
Upcoming TOGA Events
DECEMBER
12/6 Saturday, 10AM-1PM: TOGA Exhibit at Community Conservation Day-Mathews and Middlesex
Williams Wharf Landing - 1039 Williams Wharf Rd, Mathews, VA 23109
Contact: Carl Zulick, carlz@togaboard.org
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12/9 Tuesday, 10AM-noon: TOGA Board of Directors Meeting
River Counties Community Foundation, 834 Rappahannock Dr, White Stone, VA
Contact Carl Zulick, carlz@togaboard.org for access
JANUARY (2026)
1/8 Thursday, 10am-noon: TOGA Finance Committee Meeting (closed meeting)
Deltaville Maritime Museum, 287 Jackson Creek Rd, Deltaville, Contact Carl Zulick carlz@togaboard.org
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1/13 Tuesday, 10AM-noon: TOGA Board of Directors Meeting
Virtual Google Meet, Contact Carl Zulick, carlz@togaboard.org for access
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FEBRUARY (2026)
2/21/26 Saturday, 10–11:30 AM: Basic Oyster Gardening 101 Class (before the Annual Meeting)
Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Waterman’s Hall, 1370 Greate Rd, Gloucester Point
Register in advance, Event Coordinator: Richard Siciliano, richs@togaboard.org
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2/21 Saturday, 12:45-1 Master Oyster Gardener (MOG) class Meet and Greet
Those registered will meet with Karen Hudson, Carl Zulick, Vic Spain, before TOGA’s Annual Meeting at VIMS: see below.
2/21 Saturday, 1-5pm: TOGA Annual Meeting and Social Hour
Please Check-in 12:45-1:15--- Agency Representatives available for consultations and questions on free permits, condemnations and more.
Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Waterman’s Hall, 1370 Greate Rd, Gloucester Point
Lead: Carl Zulick carlz@togaboard.org REGISTER
Please bring a dish to share for the potluck social after the meeting.
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Donate to TOGA
We greatly appreciate donations. Your gift puts more oysters in the Bay... Those oysters clean the water and help the environment, if you're an oyster gardener, or not.
Friend of the Chesapeake License Plates
TOGA activity, getting more oysters in the Bay, is funded by the sale of this VA license plate. For each set sold, $15 goes to the Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund.
