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Ambassador & Volunteer

Volunteer with Billion Oyster Project: hands-on restoration days on Governors Island, wild oyster surveys and community water quality testing across New York Harbor.
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Ages 16+
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Public · Ongoing

Upcoming Events

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Battery Maritime Building
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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16
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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Battery Maritime Building
3hrs
12:30 pm
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4:00 pm
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Battery Maritime Building
Friday, September 18, 2026
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18
Friday, September 18, 2026
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Battery Maritime Building
~6hrs
9:30 am
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4:00 pm
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Battery Maritime Building
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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Battery Maritime Building
3hrs
12:30 pm
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4:00 pm
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Battery Maritime Building
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Sep
23
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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Battery Maritime Building
3hrs
12:30 pm
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4:00 pm
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Battery Maritime Building
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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29
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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Battery Maritime Building
3hrs
12:30 pm
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4:00 pm
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Battery Maritime Building
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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30
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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Battery Maritime Building
3hrs
12:30 pm
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4:00 pm
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Highlights

  • Free and open to the public, ages 16+
  • No experience necessary — training provided on-site
  • Located on beautiful Governors Island
  • Directly contributes to restoring oyster reefs in NY Harbor
  • Available Tuesday through Saturday, spring through fall

What to Know

What to Wear

Close-toed shoes (preferably waterproof) and clothes you don't mind getting dirty, wet, or scratched. Anticipate climbing rocks to reach the shoreline.

What to Bring

A reusable water bottle and a bagged lunch or snack. We provide work gloves and garbage bags, but you're welcome to bring your own.

Weather Policy

Our outdoor events are subject to cancellation in inclement weather. Participants will be notified 24 hours in advance.

Ambassador & Volunteer

Volunteer with Billion Oyster Project: hands-on restoration days on Governors Island, wild oyster surveys and community water quality testing across New York Harbor.
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