Planting Day (Part 2) & Shellebration

On September 24, the oysters from North Hempstead Beach Park and Tappen Marina were planted in our conservation management area, with the help of Town of Oyster Bay, marking the conclusion of CSHH’s fourth community oyster gardening season.

Slideshow above includes: CSHH staff and volunteers preparing the oysters for planting, as well as some wildlife observed in the cages (photos by Michelle Lapinel McAllister and Elaine Neice, 9/24/25)

The following day, we were able to close out the season and Shellebrate! The Hempstead Harbour Club generously hosted our fourth annual Shellebration, giving CSHH board and staff a chance to thank all of the oyster gardening volunteers from the 2025 season.

Pictured left: CSHH staff and volunteers gathered at the Hempstead Harbour Club for the Shellebration (photo by Elaine Neice, 9/25/25)

Thank you to everyone who helped make delivery day, both planting days, and each oyster-gardening session across the four locations so successful!