2024 Volunteer Days are LIVE!
We are so grateful to the thousands who have joined us so far. To reach our goal of restoring 1 billion oysters to New York Harbor by the year 2035, we will need the help of one million people across the five boroughs of our harbor city!
Check out the volunteer events below — happening on Governors Island and across the City. New dates will be added on the 15th of every month. Got questions? Email us at volunteer@billionoysterproject.org. Please note: public volunteer days are not designed for corporate groups. Please reach out HERE to plan a Corporate Volunteer Day.
MORE WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
Become an Ambassador
For a long-term volunteering commitment, consider becoming a Billion Oyster Project ambassador. These super-star volunteers dive into a specialized area of our operations and are trained for hands-on field work.
Contribute as a Community Scientist
Receive your own Oyster Research Station — an 8 x 8 x 18 inch home for oysters in New York Harbor — and help us to monitor oyster health and water quality. Or, join us at a Community Reef near you.
Plan A Corporate Volunteer Day
Help restore NY Harbor as a team, while admiring skyline views from Governors Island. Your day includes training, an overview of Billion Oyster Project’s work, and lunch.
Why oysters?
Oyster reefs have the power to transform New York Harbor. They provide habitat for hundreds of species, filter water, and can help shield New York City shorelines from storm damage.
Did you know—the Big Apple was once the oyster capital of the world?
Attend an Event
Learn more about Billion Oyster Project events and fundraisers.