Eelgrass Seed Collection

May 1, 2021  

Location:  Oyster
Event URL:  https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/volunteer-and-attend-events/find-local-events-and-opportunities/eelgrass-seed-collection/
Hosted by: The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy, along with partners in the Seaside Seagrass Community Restoration Program, is once again gearing up for the largest seagrass restoration project in the world!

We are looking for local (preferred) volunteer snorkelers and water lovers to collect millions of eelgrass seeds offshore of Oyster on Virginia's Eastern Shore. Details for Covid safe collecting are in progress—we will likely be able to take 8 volunteers divided between 2 TNC boats each day. We will not be providing masks and snorkels this year; volunteers will need to bring their own along with wetsuits.

Volunteers that can safely use their own boats and are familiar with navigating the area would be appreciated and allow more room for other volunteers on TNC boats.

The 2021 schedule is not yet available. Look for the schedule to be available in early May—volunteers must sign up to get updates as the event is very weather dependent.