Take a look at the volunteering, professional learning, community science, and social events on the calendar. We can’t wait to see you around New York Harbor!
Find us all over the city, celebrating our waterways through public, outdoor education in the event line-up below.
Join us at DCTV Firehouse for the exciting premiere and following week of Holding Back the Tide, a documentary showcasing the incredible journey to restore New York Harbor’s oyster population and the ongoing efforts to protect the city’s coastline.
Join us for our next intimate cocktail and oyster-tasting event on NATIONAL OYSTER DAY at P.J. Clarke's. The tasting includes a half-dozen local oysters from our Shell Collection Program Operator, The Lobster Place and Blue Island Oysters, prepared in three different ways, and paired with a dram or signature cocktail from Talisker Whisky, our leading Shell Collection Program sponsor. This event will take place at P.J Clarke's "On the Hudson" location in Brookfield Place.
Throughout the evening, a Billion Oyster Project representative and a Talisker Whisky expert will discuss the pairings along with the oyster’s historical and ecological role in New York City. Guests will also hear an overview of Billion Oyster Project's recent work and find new ways to get involved on the waterfront in 2024.
Partnering with SUNY Maritime, Billion Oyster Project will be tabling at Boogie Down with the Sound! This fun, interactive event is free to the general public and will connect residents to Long Island Sound/East River to increase the use, appreciation, and support for our local waters. Community members can participate in maritime activities
Join us on the Outside Promenade of the National Lighthouse Museum. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, your favorite picnic dish, and your family & friends.
Join us for a fun-filled day of water and health themed activities in Kaiser park, presented by illustrious waterfront and healthcare enthusiasts and community representatives.
Partnering with Sebago Canoe Club, Billion Oyster Project will be tabling at On the Water: Discover Jamaica Bay! At Sebago Canoe Club's free open house, visitors will be able to join short guided paddling trips or rowing excursions on Jamaica Bay.
Join Urban Swim and Billion Oyster Project on City of Water Day 2024 as we swim around Governors Island, NYC to raise awareness of water quality and the work that is being done to address it.
"Data by Design: Artistic Visions of Water Quality" aims to merge science and art to foster a deeper understanding of New York City's water quality issues. Using data from the Billion Oyster Project and Urban Swim initiatives, this event will enlighten participants about the importance of clean waterways and the impact of community-led efforts on urban water quality.
In partnership with Friends of WNYC Transmitter Park, Billion Oyster Project will be celebrating City of Water Day in the park from 10 AM - 2 PM and running public Oyster Research Station (ORS) monitorings at 11:30 AM and 1 PM.
Location: WNYC Transmitter Park, Brooklyn
Date: July 13, 2024
Time: 10-2 PM
OPEN ENTRY |
NO REGISTRATION
Billion Oyster Project is hosting an event at Queensbridge Park to celebrate City of Water Day! Visit our table to learn about oysters and explore the underwater world at our touch tank.
Love for NY’s Waterways: Stories from the Stoop is a storytelling and open mic event that celebrates the legacy of the African-American water stewards of New York.
Join Billion Oyster Project on Friday, May 17, from 10 AM - 2:00 PM and Saturday, May 18, from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM for Hudson River Park’s annual SUBMERGE Marine Science Festival!
Join us for "It's My Estuary Day" on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Coney Island Creek, Kaiser Park, and take a step towards preserving and enhancing our beautiful coastal environment. This family-friendly event invites educators, students, community leaders, and all environmentally-conscious individuals to come together for a rewarding day of community service and fun.
Join North Brooklyn Parks Alliance and Billion Oyster Project for a “Hidden Rivers” Walk using a historic watershed map created by urban ecologist Eymund Diegel. The walk will begin at Transmitter Park, visit Bushwick Inlet, and continue on to McCarren Park. Participants will discuss water quality, storm water, sewage, ecological & industrial history, and modern community activism.
Celebrate Earth Day at Carl Schurz Park in Manhattan’s upper west side.
Join our Young Leadership Committee for a special comedy show in Support of Billion Oyster Project. Hosted by James Azzaretti and featuring Usama Siddiquee, Caroline Baniewicz, Ashton Womack, and Oscar Aydin.
Join them for a morning discussion with Benjamin Von Wong, New York City-based photographer best known for his environmental art installations and hyper-realist art style. The morning will also feature a poetry slam performance by queer Vietnamese-American poet Theo LeGro. Coffee will be available at 8:30am.
Billion Oyster Project is proud to be a COAL + ICE Climate Action Partner! This immersive photography and video exhibition, presented by the Asia Society, aims to inspire deeper engagement and meaningful dialogue on how the climate crisis affects our global and local communities. Learn more about COAL + ICE: https://asiasociety.org/new-york/exhibitions/coal-ice
Join us for our next intimate cocktail and oyster-tasting event featuring a custom menu crafted by Chef Luis Cuautle at Pebble Bar in Midtown. The tasting includes a half-dozen local oysters from our Shell Collection Program Operator, The Lobster Place, prepared in three different ways, and paired with a dram or signature cocktail from Talisker Whisky, our leading Shell Collection Program sponsor.
Join us at the Discover Boating NEW YORK BOAT SHOW for a special opening night party to benefit Billion Oyster Project! Every VIP ticket includes chef tastings with Kerry Heffernan, multi-farm oyster bar, 2 drinks at the beer & wine bar, live DJ sets, and all-day access to the Boat Show.
WHAT:
Chef Kerry Heffernan of New York hot spots Grand Banks, Pilot, Island Oyster and Holywater will teach you how to make one of his most beloved oyster dishes, with tasting to follow
Local Oyster Farmers will be shucking & tasting you through local oysters at the Billion Oyster Bar
DJ Jon Quick will spin a live set so you can kick back with your crew and enjoy the best of the #boatlife surrounded by hundreds of the newest and best boats – from yachts and center consoles to wake sports boats and personal watercraft
Proceeds benefit Billion Oyster Project as we look to restore more than 80 million oysters to New York Harbor in 2024!
WHEN: January 24, 2024, 5:30-8:00pm
WHERE: The new Discover Boating Beach Club at the Discover Boating New York Boat Show • Javits Center, 655 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001
TICKETS: Online advance tickets only • first come, first serve…so get your tickets today!
Join us for the Billion Oyster Party, on Friday Sept. 22nd, at Building 269 in the Brooklyn Navy Yard!
Join Billion Oyster Project on City of Water Day - a region-wide celebration of our waterways and urban climate resiliency organized by Waterfront Alliance and New York–New Jersey Harbor & Estuary Program (HEP). Events throughout the city will be taking place, Saturday, July 15th, including three different opportunities to see Billion Oyster Project’s work in action.
Join us for a special opening night celebration of the 2023 Discover Boating New York Boat Show featuring specialty cocktails, oysters, chef & mixologist demos & tastings, live DJ sets and the chance to check out hundreds of the coolest new boats on the market today – all to benefit Billion Oyster Project!
Would you like to have an oyster tank in your classroom, home or office? Then this is the training for you!
Strangeways has come together with friends, Greenpoint Fish & Lobster, Billion Oyster Project and The Newtown Creek Alliance to bring you “A Lovely Seafood Dinner”, in support of the rehabilitation of New York Harbor.
Through classical, pop and folk music, five musicians will explore and enjoy the role that waterways play in our lives and imaginations — with several songs saluting the oyster.
Every June, Billion Oyster Project hosts a Student Symposium, which is an opportunity for students across New York City to showcase their research, learning, and projects related to their local waterways. This year, we are excited to accept a wide variety of projects related to New York Harbor. Projects may include, but are not limited to: art, design, engineering, scientific research, advocacy, environmental justice, recorded interviews, and more. We welcome students to think outside the box for projects this year!
A showcase and networking opportunity for community scientists working on the harbor and estuary-themed projects and data-based advocacy.
Click the links below to explore family friendly environmental celebrations where you’ll find Billion Oyster Project this month:
Have you been Oyster Research trained? Join us to get ready for the school year and review the new protocols and data collection sheets.
