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Heaven on the Half Shell

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Get to know oysters in this talk by author David George Gordon. Register in advance.

Gordon discusses the Olympia, Eastern, and Pacific oysters—along with the people who have cultivated these delicacies for many generations.

Learn about the Native American sea gardens and clam beds that existed 11,500 years ago, as well as the contemporary efforts in our state to cultivate oysters, both native and introduced. Along the way, learn about the many surprising innovations that have made oysters such an enduringly popular and environmentally sustainable food. As the old saying goes: when the tide is out, the table is set.

About the Presenter
David George Gordon is the principal author of Heaven on the Half Shell: The Story of the Oyster in the Pacific Northwest. A former science writer for Washington Sea Grant, Gordon has written 22 books on topics ranging from slugs and snails to sharks, gray whales, and Sasquatch. Several of these titles are available in the NOLS collection.

Event Partner
Humanities Washington is a nonprofit organization dedicated to opening minds and bridging divides by creating spaces to explore different perspectives. For more about Humanities Washington, visit humanities.org.