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Self-guided Trail Local Artists

Giant Oyster ShellsBluffton, SC

To find out more about the trail, visit: lowcountryoystertrail.org

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READY. SET. DISCOVER. LEARN1. How long does it take for an oyster in the May River to grow three inches?

2. At what temperature do oysters spawn?

3. How many eggs can a female oyster release in a single spawn?

4. How long are oyster larvae free swimming?

5. What two sounds comprise the Lowcountry marine ecosystem?

6. How many different species are known to use oyster reefs as habitat?

7. What kind of oysters are found in the Lowcountry?

8. How do oyster reefs protect shorelines?

9. Who were the first known oyster-eaters in the Lowcountry?

10. When did commercial oyster farming begin in the Lowcountry?

11. How big can an oyster grow?

12. How long can oysters live?

13. Are more oysters male or female?

14. Are oysters nutritious?

15. Where do oysters get their flavor?

16. What gives oysters their distinct shell shape?

17. Who was the first person to eat an oyster?

18. What is the oyster’s biggest threat?

19. How can you eat oysters?

20. Are oysters an aphrodisiac?

21. Do all oysters make pearls?

SHELL ART LOCATIONS1. Bee-Town Mead & Cider / 1230 May River Rd.

2. Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival / The Boundary Cultual Center, 21 Boundary St. (Inside Gallery)

3. Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival / HHI-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, 216 Bluffton Road (Inside Office)

4. Bluffton Orthodontics / 337 Buckwalter Pl Blvd. (Inside Main Lobby)

5. Calibogue Catering / Seasonal viewing. See website for details.

6. Charter One Realty / 1 Promenade St (Inside Main Lobby)

7. Cocoon / 6 Promenade St (Inside Store)

8. Corner Perk / 1297 May River Rd

9. CPM Federal Credit Union / 95 Buckwalter Pl Blvd (Inside Main Lobby)

10. Don Ryan Center for Innovation / The Store, 56 Calhoun Street

11. Downtown Catering Co. / 1223 May River Rd

12. Eggs ‘N Tricities / 5 Lawton Street

13. Hargray Communications / 65 Towne Drive, Belfair Towne Village (Inside Main Lobby)

14. Bluffton Historical Preservation Society, Town of Bluffton / 70 Boundary St

15. Pearce Scott Architects / 6 State Of Mind St, Suite 200

16. Lowcountry Oyster Trail/ Edward Jones Bldg/1323 May River Road

17. Society of Bluffton Artists / 6 Church St.

18. St. Gregory the Great Catholic School / The Store, 56 Calhoun Street

19. The Cottage / 38 Calhoun St.

20. The Juice Hive / 14 Johnston Way, Suite B

21. Toomer’s Family Seafood Restaurant/ 27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (Inside Restaurant)

ABOUT THE SHELL ART TRAILWelcome to the Lowcountry. We’re proud of our great oysters and gracious hospitality. As a project of the Lowcountry Oyster Trail, the Shell Art Trail is a cultural exhibit placing 21 unique 4 foot tall fiberglass Oyster Sculptures throughout the community. Each sculpture has been individually painted by a talented local artist or group and sponsored by a local business or community organization -- making each individual oyster a true work of art, and giving people the opportunity to embark on a public art trail unlike anything else in the region … while learning more about one of the Lowcountry’s most important and beloved resources: the oyster.

HOW TO USE YOUR GUIDEGet ready to follow the trail to some of the most spectacularly decorated sculptures you’ve ever seen. Each sculpture will not only amaze you with its artistry, but a special plaque on each will provide you with a unique “oyster fact” in answer to questions in your Guide. Match questions and answers to increase your knowledge as you travel the Trail. Take lots of “shell-fies” along the way. Post them to your social media accounts, tag us @LowcountryOysterTrail, and use #LowCountryOysterTrail #heARTofBluffton #SeeShellsinBluffton and you could be chosen to win some special prizes while completing the trail!

Please consider double checking the hours of operation of Shell Art Trail locations you plan to visit to ensure you will be able to view the public art

display of your choice.

CONNECT WTH USFacebook: Facebook.com/LowcountryOysterTrail

Take lots of “shell-fies” and tag us @LowCountryOysterTrail. Be eligible for special monthly prize drawing. Don’t forget

to include #LowCountryOysterTrail #heARTofBluffton #SeeShellsinBluffton in your posts!

Visit us at: www.LowcountryOysterTrail.org