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RELEASE: ORK to host oyster roast fundraiser at Love’s Seafood

by Ogeechee Riverkeeper October 13, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
10/13/2025
Contact: Meaghan Walsh Gerard
Communications and Administrative Director
meaghan@ogeecheeriverkeeper.org

OGEECHEE RIVERKEEPER HOSTS OYSTER ROAST FUNDRAISER AT LOVE’S SEAFOOD
The event features a silent auction, raffle, and plenty of fun

Ogeechee Riverkeeper’s (ORK) annual oyster roast returns to the banks of the river at Love’s Seafood on Wednesday, November 12, 6-9 p.m. A ticket includes all-you-can-eat freshly steamed oysters, plus chicken fingers and sides prepared by Love’s as well as beer from Service Brewing. 

Event details and tickets: https://www.ogeecheeriverkeeper.org/oyster-roast/

Music will be provided by Savannah’s favorite outlaw country band, Damon & the Sh*tkickers. The riverside party will also include a fabulous silent auction and the return of the popular Mystery ORCA Cooler raffle prize package. 

Most importantly, the annual oyster roast supports the crucial work of ORK. It will also act at ORK’s annual meeting by sharing updates from the past year and highlighting future priorities. 

The silent auction will be held online this year, meaning anyone can bid from anywhere. The items are available to preview now at https://bit.ly/ORKauction. Bidding starts November 5. Items include a one-night stay at the Ford Field & River Club, tickets and swag from Savannah Ghost Pirates, an Atlanta getaway with zoo and botanical garden admission, a chartered fishing trip, MountainFilm Festival passes, a two-night stay at The Lodge at Little Saint Simons Island, and more!

Corporate sponsorships offer perks all year long. Depending on the level of sponsorship, benefits can include tickets to the Oyster Roast. Current annual corporate sponsors of ORK are: Academy Lock and Key, Stack and Associates, Green Truck Pub, Queensborough National Bank and Trust, Claxton Chicken, Citizens Bank of the South, and Great Dane. View levels and benefits here.

About Ogeechee Riverkeeper: Ogeechee Riverkeeper 501(c)(3) works to protect, preserve, and improve the water quality of the Ogeechee River basin, which includes all of the streams flowing out to Ossabaw Sound and St. Catherine’s Sound. The Canoochee River is about 108 miles long and the Ogeechee River itself is approximately 245 miles long. The Ogeechee River system drains more than 5,500 square miles across 21 counties in Georgia. More at ogeecheeriverkeeper.org.

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PDF of release: 10.2025 – Press Release – Oysters for the Ogeechee 2025

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Oyster Roast

by Ogeechee Riverkeeper July 25, 2025

Tickets are on sale now!

Sit on the banks of the Ogeechee River and enjoy freshly steamed oysters, plus delicious chicken fingers, fried shrimp, and sides from Love’s Seafood.

We’ll have live music from Damon & the Sh*tkickers, awesome silent auction items, an ORCA cooler (filled with gift certificates and swag) raffle, gorgeous views, and great fun!

This event is the main fundraiser for ORK. It will also act at ORK’s annual meeting by sharing updates from the past year and highlighting future priorities.

Preview the silent auction. Bidding starts November 5!

Corporate sponsorships offer perks all year long. Depending on the level of sponsorship, benefits can include tickets to the Oyster Roast. View levels and benefits here.

 

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Oyster Roast

by Ogeechee Riverkeeper July 22, 2024

* The 2024 oyster roast is SOLD OUT. No walkup tickets will be available. Thank you for your support! *

Ogeechee Riverkeeper’s annual oyster roast has a new location this fall!

Sit on the banks of the Ogeechee River and enjoy freshly steamed oysters, plus delicious chicken fingers, fried shrimp, and sides from Love’s Seafood.

We’ll have live music from Damon & the Sh*tkickers, beer from Service Brewing, awesome silent auction items, gorgeous views, and great fun!

This event is the main fundraiser for ORK. It will also act at ORK’s annual meeting by sharing updates from the past year and highlighting future priorities.

Tickets are $75 per person and are on sale now.

Corporate sponsorships offer perks all year long. Depending on the level of sponsorship, benefits can include tickets to the Oyster Roast. View levels and benefits here.

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RELEASE: Green Truck hosts fundraiser for ORK

by Ogeechee Riverkeeper May 13, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
05/13/2024
Contact: Meaghan Walsh Gerard
Communications and Administrative Director
meaghan@ogeecheeriverkeeper.org

GREEN TRUCK PUB HOSTS FUNDRAISER FOR OGEECHEE RIVERKEEPER
The business will match donations on June 18 

Green Truck Neighborhood Pub is partnering with Ogeechee Riverkeeper (ORK) for Membership Month by hosting a Community Night on Tuesday, June 18. From 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., Green Truck will match donations made to ORK that day and donate a portion of total sales. ORK staff will be on hand to answer questions and share information about the organization’s work. 

“As a local, sustainable business, we are proud to support an organization working for clean waters in our communities,” owner Whitney Shephard says. “This is a really simple way for neighbors to help neighbors. Just come in for dinner, and make a donation while you’re here. That’s it.”

“Green Truck Pub is a perfect real-world example,” says Damon Mullis, ORK executive director and riverkeeper. “They are an environmentally-conscious, sustainable, award-winning, and successful neighborhood business. Plus they offer great food and beer.”

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ORK will have a table with information about its efforts to protect, preserve, and improve the water quality in the basin, with an emphasis on the local Protect The Vernon project. Staff will also be on hand to answer questions, share volunteer opportunities, and more. 

Membership numbers are crucial to ORK’s legislative efforts, grant applications, legal challenges, and more. The annual membership drive underlines the importance of demonstrating constituent support of ORK’s work. 

Event details: https://www.ogeecheeriverkeeper.org/events/green-truck-membership-night/

About Ogeechee Riverkeeper: Ogeechee Riverkeeper 501(c)(3) works to protect, preserve, and improve the water quality of the Ogeechee River basin, which includes all of the streams flowing out to Ossabaw Sound and St. Catherine’s Sound. The Canoochee River is about 108 miles long and the Ogeechee River itself is approximately 245 miles long. The Ogeechee River system drains more than 5,500 square miles across 21 counties in Georgia. More at ogeecheeriverkeeper.org.

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Oyster Roast

by Ogeechee Riverkeeper April 6, 2023

* SOLD OUT *

Ogeechee Riverkeeper’s annual oyster roast is back this fall!

We’ll have all-you-can-eat freshly steamed oysters, plus delicious barbeque and sides from Barnes Restaurant. Your ticket also includes unlimited beer and wine. You won’t want to miss the exclusive Ogeechee Riverkeeper ale from Moon River Brewing!

With fabulous tunes from DJ Phivestar, and amazing silent auction items, it’s going to be the best party of the season!

AND most importantly, it supports the crucial work of ORK.