Volunteering on Governors Island

Join us for hands-on restoration work. Clean shell substrate, fabricate reef balls, or maintain the shell pile. Every task directly supports oyster reef restoration in New York Harbor.

Free

Ages 16+

Public · Ongoing

Upcoming Events

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Battery Maritime Building

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

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Battery Maritime Building

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026

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Battery Maritime Building

Battery Maritime Building

Thursday, August 27, 2026

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Thursday, August 27, 2026

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Battery Maritime Building

Battery Maritime Building

Friday, August 28, 2026

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Friday, August 28, 2026

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Battery Maritime Building

Battery Maritime Building

Saturday, August 29, 2026

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Saturday, August 29, 2026

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Battery Maritime Building

Battery Maritime Building

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

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Volunteering on Governors Island

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Public Volunteer Day

Get hands-on with harbor restoration — clean shells, fabricate reef balls, and maintain the shell pile on Governors Island.

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.