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Restoring oyster reefs to New York Harbor through public education initiatives. #sustainable #NYC https://teapaw.org/t.co/w4h2TufrHW

Governors Island
Joined October 2011
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We’re excited to celebrate another #KidsWeek at the Intrepid Museum, happening now through Feb 22nd! Visit the Billion Oyster Project table on Thur, Feb 20th, 10AM - 5PM for a hands-on experience with the oysters and more #NYHarbor fun. Learn more: intrepidmuseum.org/kids-week
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Cool Job Alert! 🚨 We're looking for a Shell Recycling Senior Coordinator to help lead our shell recycling efforts. Strong in logistics, operations, and building partnerships? This role is for you! Share & apply by July 31, 2024. 🦪 : bit.ly/3EIzbbS #SustainabilityJobs
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Calling science lovers of all ages! Visit us at @HudsonRiverPark’s free SUBMERGE Marine Science Festival May 17th & 18th. Explore NYC’s coastal waters, meet wildlife critters, and get to know your waterfront. 🌊 Learn More: bit.ly/4bvhJaQ
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This #EarthDay, you can contribute to real research. 🌳🔬 Head to the water with with us April 27-28 to participate in @CityNatChallenge - explore local wildlife and help build our global biodiversity database. No experience necessary. Sign-up 👉 bit.ly/48CvhPT #BioBlitz
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You don't have to leave #NYC to get in touch with nature. Here are 11 ways you can celebrate #EarthDay with us - taking tangible action to restore our waterways or a little time to learn more about them. View upcoming events & sign up: bit.ly/4aEJhdN
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Read the latest on @aoc's $500k boost to build a 1-acre oyster reef in Flushing Bay, Queens! Huge shoutout to our partners, @NYCParks and @FlushingBay for making this support possible. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3xmK0lf
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Come join our crew! Deadline to apply is Tues, April 1! 🦪
Green Job: @BillionOyster is hiring a Field Station Coordinator! Salary range is $44,000-$52,000. Head to bit.ly/billionoystergjb8 for more details! #GreenJobs
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Join us this Thursday, 3/7 for 'Redefining the Concrete Jungle: NYC as a Model for Urban Sustainability' panel with our very own Gail Tierney, sharing insights on the impact of oyster restoration - under the water and on our sidewalks. RSVP: bit.ly/48C4aod
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🚨 Cool Internship Alert: Are you a young adult looking to explore marine & non-profit careers? Join us in restoring NYC's waterways! Apply for our Summer Research Associate Technician Internship Program by Mar 20th. bit.ly/3EIzbbS #InternshipOpportunity #MarineCareers
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Seeking dedicated environmentalists eager to make waves! 🌊 Applications for our Restoration Project Manager positions are due this Wed, Jan 24th. Spread the word and apply: bit.ly/3EIzbbS
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Join a sea of ideas at Chesterfield Gallery's upcoming sustainability panel, featuring our Shell Collection Program Manager, Charlotte Boesch. 🌊 Network with NYC's eco-thinkers and see artist Ben Young's 'Delicate Space' on Jan 18. RSVP instructions below. #sustainability #nyc
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🚨 Cool Job Alert! 🚨 Are you an environmental professional, looking to make a difference? Become our second Restoration Project Manager! Help us hit our reef restoration targets and work with a passionate team to change NYC. Share & apply by Jan 24th bit.ly/4aVtXKf
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Join us at this year's @NYBoatShow - Opening Night VIP Party in support of Billion Oyster Project! Head to the bar, grab some oysters, and grab bites, demoed and crafted by Chef @KerryHeffernan. 🗓️ Date: ⏰ Time: 5:30–8:00 PM Get Tickets: bit.ly/3TVuzJL
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Change things up in 2024 and join our crew! We've extended the deadline to apply for our Restoration Project Manager opening to January 2nd. Visit bit.ly/3EIzbbS to share & apply.
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We had a blast showing @DrJoeHanson our work to rewild NYC’s waterfront and reconnect New Yorkers to their Harbor through a billion (with a “b”) oysters. Watch the @okaytobesmart feature now: youtu.be/O_mk-YJxwLw?si=AMcj…
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Every city exists on or near degraded natural systems, but our work can be a blueprint for letting nature lead in the most unexpected places🗽. Watch our latest video and follow an oyster - from a farm, to a restaurant, to a new reef. bit.ly/46BdxDB #GivingTuesday
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Help us turn $5k into $10k! FJC has generously offered to match your donations now through #GivingTuesday. All gifts made on our website OR Brooklyn Gives will be matched dollar for dollar (up to $5,000). Give Where You Live bit.ly/47q0fed @BklynFoundation
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What a blast to team up with the @Yankees at Roberto Clemente State Park today! 50 students from @PS274BRONX & IS229 joined us at the edge of NY Harbor to monitor oysters, identify local marine species & play "Spat Tag!" 🦪⚾️ Thank you @NYstateparks, @CSD9Bronx and @oriswatches – at Brooklyn, NY
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