The North Carolina Coastal Federation is planning to serve a spread of steamed local oysters, a low country boil, vegetarian options, and other favorites during this year’s “A Roast for the Coast.”
The fundraising event for the nonprofit begins at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 24 on the grounds of the New Hanover County Arboretum in Wilmington. The event is to be held rain or shine.
Proceeds will go to the organization’s efforts to restore native oysters, such as its oyster shell recycling program. The shells collected are used to build and restore oyster reefs in the lower Cape Fear River and along the coast…