Shell Bagging
Help us bag the oyster shells we’ve collected from our restaurant partners after they’ve been curing throughout the year!
At the Pelham Bay Landfill.
Shell Bagging
Help us bag the oyster shells we’ve collected from our restaurant partners after they’ve been curing throughout the year!
At the Pelham Bay Landfill.
Final Fish Trap Monitoring
Join us for Fish Trap Monitoring to learn about local fish populations and help us collect data on the fish and biodiversity that call this area home. Participants will assist in identifying species, recording observations, and gaining a deeper understanding of the marine ecosystem around City Island. Great for all ages!
Typically on our skiff.
Oyster Cage Winterization
Get hands-on with our Oyster Monitoring Sites. Help us prepare our cages for winter!
Final Fish Trap Deployment
Join us in Fish Trap Deployment and see how we deploy our traps to monitor the local fish populations. Great for all ages!
Typically on our skiff.
Final Water Quality Monitoring
Join us in water-quality monitoring and learn how water-quality parameters, such as dissolved oxygen, nitrogen, pH, and turbidity, affect oysters. Great for all ages!
Typically on our skiff.
Final Oyster & Biodiversity Monitoring Statistical Cages #2
Get hands-on with our Oyster Monitoring Sites. Learn how to properly measure an oyster, how to identify biodiversity, and how oyster reefs contribute to the health of the coastal ecosystem. Great for all ages!
Either on our skiff or on land.
Final Oyster & Biodiversity Monitoring Statistical Cages #1
Get hands-on with our Oyster Monitoring Sites. Learn how to properly measure an oyster, how to identify biodiversity, and how oyster reefs contribute to the health of the coastal ecosystem. Great for all ages!
Either on our skiff or on land.
Final Oyster & Biodiversity Monitoring Educational Cages #2
Get hands-on with our Oyster Monitoring Sites. Learn how to properly measure an oyster, how to identify biodiversity, and how oyster reefs contribute to the health of the coastal ecosystem. Great for all ages!
Either on our skiff or on land.
Final Oyster & Biodiversity Monitoring Educational Cages #1
Get hands-on with our Oyster Monitoring Sites. Learn how to properly measure an oyster, how to identify biodiversity, and how oyster reefs contribute to the health of the coastal ecosystem. Great for all ages!
Either on our skiff or on land.
Viva la Sound Environmental Festival
Every September, we host Viva la Sound—a free, family-friendly festival celebrating community and environmental stewardship.
The event features interactive booths from local environmental partners, food from local restaurants, plus hands-on activities like face painting, mural-making, live music, book readings, and more. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Final Living Shoreline Cleanup
Join us to help us take care of our Living Shoreline Outdoor Education Center by cleaning up marine debris and clearing invasive species, while learning about your local ecosystem! Great for all ages!
Oyster & Biodiversity Monitoring
Get hands-on with our Oyster Monitoring Sites. Learn how to properly measure an oyster, how to identify biodiversity, and how oyster reefs contribute to the health of the coastal ecosystem. Great for all ages!
Either on our skiff or on land.
Water Quality Monitoring
Join us in water-quality monitoring and learn how water-quality parameters, such as dissolved oxygen, nitrogen, pH, and turbidity, affect oysters. Great for all ages!
Typically on our skiff.
Fish Trap Monitoring
Join us for Fish Trap Monitoring to learn about local fish populations and help us collect data on the fish and biodiversity that call this area home. Participants will assist in identifying species, recording observations, and gaining a deeper understanding of the marine ecosystem around City Island. Great for all ages!
Typically on our skiff.
Oyster & Biodiversity Monitoring
Get hands-on with our Oyster Monitoring Sites. Learn how to properly measure an oyster, how to identify biodiversity, and how oyster reefs contribute to the health of the coastal ecosystem. Great for all ages!
Either on our skiff or on land.
Fish Trap Deployment
Join us in Fish Trap Deployment and see how we deploy our traps to monitor the local fish populations. Great for all ages!
Typically on our skiff.
Viva Workshop: Fish Monitoring
Join us for Fish Trap Monitoring to learn about local fish populations and help us collect data on the fish and biodiversity that call this area home. Participants will assist in identifying species, recording observations, and gaining a deeper understanding of the marine ecosystem around City Island. Great for all ages!
*Changed from Water Quality Monitoring*
Water Quality Monitoring
Join us in water-quality monitoring and learn how water-quality parameters, such as dissolved oxygen, nitrogen, pH, and turbidity, affect oysters. Great for all ages!
Typically on our skiff.
Viva Workshop: Living Shoreline Cleanup & BioBlitz with Green Latinos!
Join us to help us take care of our Living Shoreline Outdoor Education Center by cleaning up marine debris and clearing invasive species, while learning about your local ecosystem! Great for all ages!
Viva Workshop: Oyster & Biodiversity Monitoring
Join us to celebrate the run up to Viva la Sound! Get hands-on with our Oyster Monitoring Sites. Learn how to properly measure an oyster, how to identify biodiversity, and how oyster reefs contribute to the health of the coastal ecosystem. Great for all ages!
Either on our skiff or on land.
Water Jubilee
A kayak & paddle board race around the island, followed by the Nautilus Cup sailing race & a reception and auction.
Schedule of Activities:
9:00–9:30 AM Kayakers/Paddle Boarders arrive, unload gear, enjoy breakfast
📍 21 Tier St, City Island
10:00 AM Kayak & Paddle Board Race begins (4-mile course around City Island)
1:30 PM Sailors arrive and prepare for Nautilus Cup
📍 Morris Yacht Club
2:00 PM Nautilus Cup Sailing Race begins
📍 Eastchester Bay
4:30 PM Awards Ceremony, Reception & Auction
📍 Morris Yacht & Beach Club
Nautilus Cup Sailing Race details: Notice of Race and Race Instructions
Fish Trap Monitoring
Join us for Fish Trap Monitoring to learn about local fish populations and help us collect data on the fish and biodiversity that call this area home. Participants will assist in identifying species, recording observations, and gaining a deeper understanding of the marine ecosystem around City Island. Great for all ages!
Typically on our skiff.
Fish Trap Deployment
Join us in Fish Trap Deployment and see how we deploy our traps to monitor the local fish populations. Great for all ages!
Typically on our skiff.
Oyster & Biodiversity Monitoring
Get hands-on with our Oyster Monitoring Sites. Learn how to properly measure an oyster, how to identify biodiversity, and how oyster reefs contribute to the health of the coastal ecosystem. Great for all ages!
Either on our skiff or on land.
City of Water Day: Water Quality Monitoring
Join us in water-quality monitoring and learn how water-quality parameters, such as dissolved oxygen, nitrogen, pH, and turbidity, affect oysters. Great for all ages!
Typically on our skiff.
Living Shoreline Cleanup
Join us to help us take care of our Living Shoreline Outdoor Education Center by cleaning up marine debris and clearing invasive species, while learning about your local ecosystem! Great for all ages!
Oyster & Biodiversity Monitoring
Get hands-on with our Oyster Monitoring Sites. Learn how to properly measure an oyster, how to identify biodiversity, and how oyster reefs contribute to the health of the coastal ecosystem. Great for all ages!
Either on our skiff or on land.
Fish Trap Monitoring
Join us for Fish Trap Monitoring to learn about local fish populations and help us collect data on the fish and biodiversity that call this area home. Participants will assist in identifying species, recording observations, and gaining a deeper understanding of the marine ecosystem around City Island. Great for all ages!
Typically on our skiff.
Fish Trap Deployment
Join us in Fish Trap Deployment and see how we deploy our traps to monitor the local fish populations. Great for all ages!
Typically on our skiff.
Malcolm Campbell Movie Night
Join CIOR for a special outdoor movie night on Long Island Sound in memory of Malcolm Campbell.
Enjoy hot dogs, popcorn, sweet treats, and drinks with friends, family, and neighbors. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and help us celebrate community, connection, and the future of the Sound. All proceeds support CIOR’s programs and operations.
Water Quality Monitoring
Join us in water-quality monitoring and learn how water-quality parameters, such as dissolved oxygen, nitrogen, pH, and turbidity, affect oysters. Great for all ages!
Typically on our skiff.