Upcoming events
Climate Beacon Conference
Climate Beacon – New England’s premier climate solutions conference – is where leaders and decision-makers come together with experts and practitioners to chart a course to a more livable, sustainable future. We build programs for the can-doers, those who don’t just like the idea of fighting climate change, but are ready to take action to get things done.
More than ever, now is the time to lead from the front, to scale innovation into practice, to invest in a better future for everyone, and to celebrate every achievement along the way. At Climate Beacon we are realists – we aren’t focused on how we got here, we are focused on how we move forward as fast as possible.
Join us as we share information, get down to brass tacks, and partner up to all row in the same direction.
From Oysters to Clams: Climate Change and Our Coastal Fisheries Heritage
Climate Change and Shellfishing in the Merrimack River: End of a Legacy or a New Beginning? Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 7:00 PM Newburyport Senior/Community Center, 331 High Street
Event Details:
Doors open at 6:30 PM; presentation begins at 7:00 PM
Free and open to the public
Q&A session to follow
Mass Oyster Project volunteers available for updates
RSVP encouraged at storm-surge.org
About Crane Coastal Lecture: Restoring Oysters & Our Coastal Marine Habitat
Join us for a lecture and Q&A, to learn about the important habitat restoration work of the Massachusetts Oyster Project, which works to restore oyster reefs, recycle shells, and engage communities in protecting our coastal waters. Oysters naturally filter and clean the ocean while creating critical habitat for marine life. Yet, ocean acidification threatens their ability to survive and grow. Our work helps rebuild resilient ecosystems and raises awareness about why healthy oceans matter for all of us.
Give a SHUCK is back! Tickets on Sale
Celebrate all things oyster with tastings from some of Boston’s top chefs, live music, and New England’s finest oyster farmers—shucking for a great cause.
Newburyport Oyster Festival
Oysterfest In The Port hosted by Newburyport FISH will bring together oyster farms and fish vendors from across New England to highlight delicious local seafood.
Johnathan Bayliss Conference
Gloucester Harbor - The Soul of Cape Ann is the subject of the Jonathan Bayliss Society's multidisciplinary conference on the weekend of September 5-7, 2025. Jonathan Bayliss lived and wrote within half a mile of Gloucester Harbor for more than 50 years, and his wide-ranging GLOUCESTERMAN novels refer countless times to Gloucester's glorious harbor and its working waterfront.
Oyster Excitement at Yarmouth
Did you know baby oysters are growing this summer in an upweller (an oyster hatchery) on the Bass River at Packet Landing? Did you know that Yarmouth restaurants will be recycling oyster shells this summer to help them grow in the future? Join us at the South Yarmouth Library to learn more about efforts to rebuild the natural oyster populations here on Cape Cod and learn how you can get involved.
Raw Bar Takeover
Shuck & Support: Raw Bar Takeover for Shell Recycling
Join us for a delicious evening in support of a cleaner, healthier coast!
Wellfleet Makers Market
Discover the Journey of the Oyster Shell!
Join us to learn how the Massachusetts Oyster Project and Wellfleet Oyster Alliance are teaming up to keep oyster shells out of landfills and put them back where they belong — in the ocean! Our shell recycling program is helping restore oyster reefs and protect our coastlines. Stop by to find out how it works, why it matters, and maybe even learn something new (and surprising!) about oysters.
Oyster Excitement in Mattapoisett!
Learn all about the baby oyster nursery in Mattapoisett this summer, a collaboration between Mass Oyster Project, the Mattapoisett Harbor Master Department, and the Mattapoisett Land Trust.
Oyster Excitement at Yarmouth
Did you know baby oysters are growing this summer in an upweller (an oyster hatchery) on the Bass River at Packet Landing? Did you know that Yarmouth restaurants will be recycling oyster shells this summer to help them grow in the future? Join us at the South Yarmouth Library to learn more about efforts to rebuild the natural oyster populations here on Cape Cod and learn how you can get involved.
Wellfleet Farmer's Market
Follow the Oyster Shell’s Journey!
Join us at the Wellfleet Farmers Market to learn how the Massachusetts Oyster Project and Wellfleet Oyster Alliance are working together to keep oyster shells out of landfills and return them to the sea. Our shell recycling program helps rebuild oyster reefs, protect shorelines, and support a healthier coast. Stop by to see how it all works — and discover something new about these amazing mollusks!
Oyster Excitement at Yarmouth
Did you know baby oysters are growing this summer in an upweller (an oyster hatchery) on the Bass River at Packet Landing? Did you know that Yarmouth restaurants will be recycling oyster shells this summer to help them grow in the future? Join us at the South Yarmouth Library to learn more about efforts to rebuild the natural oyster populations here on Cape Cod and learn how you can get involved.
Marblehead Farmers Market
Join Us at the Marblehead Farmers Market!
Stop by our table to learn all about oysters and how our upwellers (oyster hatcheries) are helping bring them back to local waters, restoring habitats lost to overharvesting. Chat with our team and pick up some fun merch to support the cause. We’ll see you Saturday!
The Maritime Adventure Project: Shell-abration on the Pier
You're Invited to a Summer Shell-abration!
Join us for an unforgettable evening this July as three great local nonprofits get together to put on a summer party for the ages. If you are a fan of live music, oysters and raw bars, local flavors, great drink and vibrant community spirit. Then this "Shell-abration" is for YOU!
Celebrate Gloucester as we come together for a night of fun, flavor, and impact!
Oyster Excitement at Yarmouth
Did you know baby oysters are growing this summer in an upweller (an oyster hatchery) on the Bass River at Packet Landing? Did you know that Yarmouth restaurants will be recycling oyster shells this summer to help them grow in the future? Join us at the South Yarmouth Library to learn more about efforts to rebuild the natural oyster populations here on Cape Cod and learn how you can get involved.
Oyster Night at Patagonia, along with Cape Oyster Experiences
Join us at Patagonia along with Cape Cod Oyster Experiences for an Oyster Party at Patagonia Boston!
Shell Recycling Kick-Off
Join us at Pearl on Monday, May 5th, for our annual shell kick-off event!
Rise Up Boston: A Climate Event
Join us for a lively day full of hands-on activities, enlightening live presentations, climate conversations, and much more!
