Get Involved

We would not be able to complete as large of a project or have as large of a dataset without help from committed volunteers. Without you, it would be very difficult for us to study the best ways to grow juvenile oysters for Marylanders Grow Oysters.

Eligibility and Time Commitment

We ask that volunteers be able to join us for half or full day increments. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old to help out with the field activities, and at least 16 years old to help in the lab. Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Location and Days/Times

Volunteers will be needed to count and measure oyster shells and spat in January. Weekend volunteer dates will be posted in our newsletter.

Volunteers can meet us at the SERC Dock in Edgewater, MD where we will be collecting data.

To sign up or for more information, please contact Rachael Mady, SERC Participatory Science Coordinator, at madyr@si.edu