STudents & Families
We’re here to help students and their families enjoy NY Harbor-inspired activities and connect with our natural environment right here in New York City.
This year, we’ll be rolling out new challenges and activities. Whether you’re learning from home or in a classroom, we’ve got you covered with hands-on activities that will help you better understand New York Harbor and the power of oysters!
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Do It Yourself Activities
These activities are designed to be done at home. Be sure to share what you create by tagging us on social media or sending pictures to educate@nyharbor.org.
Explore Maritime Careers
Explore the Harbor School’s seven Career & Technical Education programs, discussed by industry professionals and current/former students.
Get to Know NY Harbor
Did you know that New York City has nearly 600 miles of coastline? Here’s a closer look at some areas where you’ll find Billion Oyster Project at work.
Quizzes
How well do you know New York Harbor’s history, test your knowledge with this 17-question quiz, created by Billion Oyster Project staff.
Fishy Friday
Every Friday on Instagram, we introduce Billion Oyster Project fans to one of the hundreds of species found in New York Harbor—often in or around our oyster reefs. Here are some of those organisms.
Parents Zone
Need some educational activities for a rainy day? These interactive lessons, created in partnership with Con Edison, make it fun to learn about oyster anatomy, NY Harbor’s food web, and our local sewer system .
Are you an educator?
Visit our educators page for more information on how you can get involved in our education initiatives.