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.
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.
Water Jubilee
A kayak & paddle board race around the island, followed by the Nautilus Cup sailing race & a reception and auction.
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.
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!
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: 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*
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.
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.
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 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!
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 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.
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 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 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 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 Cage Winterization
Get hands-on with our Oyster Monitoring Sites. Help us prepare our cages for winter!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oyster & Biodiversity Monitoring
Initial count of all Statistical Cages. 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.
Oyster Spat-on-Shell Pickup & Marine Hatchery Tour
Drive out with us to Cornell Cooperative Ext. Marine Hatchery in eastern Long Island. Pick up the oyster spat-on-shell and tour the hatchery!
Email us if interested: info@cioysterreef.org
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
Initial count of all Educational Cages. 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.
16th Annual Orchard Beach Cleanup & Clambake
Join Us for the 16th Annual Orchard Beach Cleanup & Clambake with Captain Mike’s Diving!
Sunday, May 17th, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, by land & by sea!
Get hands-on to help your community, restore the shoreline, and protect the ecosystem! 🐟🌿 Plus! Enjoy a freeBBQ as a thank-you for your efforts.
No experience is needed, all ages are welcome! We will provide all cleanup supplies and guidance. Just come prepared for the weather and ready to make a difference!
Planting Pollinators in the Living Shoreline
Help us prepare and plant our pollinator gardens our Living Shoreline Outdoor Education Center!
Planting Pollinators in the Living Shoreline
Help us prepare and plant our pollinator gardens our Living Shoreline Outdoor Education Center!
Planting Pollinators in the Living Shoreline
Help us prepare and plant our pollinator gardens our Living Shoreline Outdoor Education Center!
Oysters on the Rocks: Polar Plunge
Ready to get cold for a good cause? Join City Island Oyster Reef's first-ever Polar Plunge to support bringing oysters back to the Bronx. Every splash supports cleaner water and a healthier Long Island Sound. Warm up afterwards with chili and hot chocolate!
*Dated Postponed From Feb 7th*
📍 89 Horton St, Bronx
🚙 Free parking
💙Suggested Donations💙
Spectators: $20
Plungers: $20 (or raise $20 minimum)
Families: $30
Register Here
