Wild Oyster Project

Wild Oyster Project The Wild Oyster Project's mission is to rewild San Francisco Bay by restoring native Olympia oysters.

Our focus is restoration done entirely within the community by local volunteers. The Wild Oyster Project has 4 central programs:

1) Bring native oysters back to San Francisco Bay through restoration projects, education and stewardship.

2) Recycle oyster shells with the help of local partners.

3) Engage landscape architects and urban planners to include oyster restoration as an important tool t

o mitigate the effects of climate change.

4) Support sustainable, responsible oyster farms and fisheries.

Last weekend, the Marine Mammal Center brought their Stewardship Saturday to the shoreline, and Wild Oyster Project got ...
05/30/2026

Last weekend, the Marine Mammal Center brought their Stewardship Saturday to the shoreline, and Wild Oyster Project got to share a COSMO (Community Oyster Science Monitoring Opportunity) with a group of local high school students!

Students jumped right into fieldwork, working in teams to survey quadrats along a transect at the tideline. They collected valuable data on the density and diversity of sea lettuce, oysters, barnacles, and crabs. One group counted 40 Olys on just one rock! It was a great opportunity to learn some species ID skills and all about the estuary food web while contributing to ongoing habitat monitoring at Heron’s Head Park.

Thanks to the Marine Mammal Center for making this collaboration possible and for helping inspire the next generation of ocean stewards! 💙🌎🦀🦪

Calling on Oyster and Otter lovers of the Monterey Bay! 🦦🦪The Aquarium may have shells to share, so we’d like to organiz...
05/26/2026

Calling on Oyster and Otter lovers of the Monterey Bay! 🦦🦪

The Aquarium may have shells to share, so we’d like to organize a Save Your Shucks program in Monterey. We’re looking for a shell drop and curing site in the area, as well as bivalve buddies to bear the buckets! This drop site could be a small spot on some on local land or a farmland location (enough room for a 4’ x 6’ shell pen).

If you’re interested in helping close the loop and restore native oyster habitat, please reach out to [email protected] with any questions, ideas, or availability!

This Rewilding Wednesday lands on World Rewilding Day, a day devoted to recognizing reviving biodiversity. Another great...
05/20/2026

This Rewilding Wednesday lands on World Rewilding Day, a day devoted to recognizing reviving biodiversity. Another great reason to highlight the humble hero of a healthy SF Bay, the Olympia oyster!
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After decades of degradation, dredging, and denudation, restored oyster beds return richness to the intertidal. The little Oly lays the living limestone for barnacles, birdlife, and bustling biodiversity, reminding us that collective efforts can effect remarkable recovery.
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By counting critters and shoveling shell, we’re restoring ourselves into the wild world of the wetland. We’re wading patiently to reap the responses from the singing shorebirds and waving eelgrass!

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Help Wanted!We have just a few more shucks to shlep and pens to pack!🦪 Come join us for our May Volunteer Work Day to mo...
05/14/2026

Help Wanted!

We have just a few more shucks to shlep and pens to pack!🦪 Come join us for our May Volunteer Work Day to move 10,000 lbs of shell to our new curing site near Heron’s Head Park.

📍480 Amador St, San Francisco, CA 94124
🗓️Sunday May 24, 2026
⏰10am-1pm

Please register using the Eventbrite link in bio. Sea you there! 🌊

Wild Oyster Project was absolutely steeped in joy at Patagonia’s “Rooted in Regeneration” tea party the other weekend! 🍵...
05/11/2026

Wild Oyster Project was absolutely steeped in joy at Patagonia’s “Rooted in Regeneration” tea party the other weekend! 🍵 We had a blissful afternoon sipping delicious regenerative tea from Wild Orchard and spilling the latest on restorative food systems with our neighbors at Fresh Approach 🌱

A huge thanks to Patagonia for helping these connections blossom! 🌸 We were energized to see the Palo Alto community take action to bring Olympia oysters back to the Bay. We’re so thankful for the ongoing support for our bedrock in the South Bay! 🦪

Sometimes it’s tough to rally friends to help you move, but the Wild Oyster community failed to feign an excuse! 🤝We wan...
05/07/2026

Sometimes it’s tough to rally friends to help you move, but the Wild Oyster community failed to feign an excuse! 🤝

We want to extend a many thanks to the many hands that helped us move mounds to our new drop site at Pier 94. We had a total of 18 (!) volunteers that showed up over the course of the weekend to shlep 20,000 lbs (!!) of shell and construct a new pen. We’re shore you’re sore! 💪 Our bed is built and our hauls are homed, and we couldn’t have done it without you! 🏠🦪👏

This work was made possible thanks to our friends at and their Rapid Response grant! 🤲 And so generously donated the supplies for our new shell curing pens! 🔨 We are so grateful for the support all around. 🫶

A million thanks to the South Beach Yacht Club for including us at their Oyster Festo last Sunday! Wild Oyster Project l...
05/03/2026

A million thanks to the South Beach Yacht Club for including us at their Oyster Festo last Sunday! Wild Oyster Project loved to connect the enjoyment of delicious grilled oysters to the satisfaction of recycling the shell.

Here’s what this incredible community pulled off:
🦪 500 oysters served from Coos Bay, Oregon
♻️ Close to 1,000 shells recycled by Wild Oyster Project
🍰 6 volunteer bakers who created a gorgeous donation dessert table benefiting Wild Oyster Project
👐 15 SBYC volunteers shucking, grilling, serving & mixing drinks
🎶 1 amazing band who played all of our favorite music: The Marshall Law band

The dedicated leadership and volunteers at SBYC went above and beyond to create a successful event and support our restoration work! Until next year!

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and we’re feeling especially grateful at Wild Oyster Project 💙We want to recogniz...
05/01/2026

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and we’re feeling especially grateful at Wild Oyster Project 💙

We want to recognize our incredible community of volunteers for your hard work this Earth Month and beyond!

Whether you are a shell runner, education ambassador, base camp monitor, or behind-the-scenes volunteer, your dedication directly contributes to the biodiversity of the Bay. We are so grateful for the heart and muscle you offer to the oysters, let’s bring the zeal into Bay May! 🦪

Happy to share is hiring for 2 positions. These are both great opportunities to break into a career in green spaces and...
04/22/2026

Happy to share is hiring for 2 positions. These are both great opportunities to break into a career in green spaces and support nature in our city!

Sip, learn and make an impact! 🦪🫧🌎Join the Wild Oyster Project for a fun Earth Day social and fundraiser to help oyster ...
04/06/2026

Sip, learn and make an impact! 🦪🫧🌎

Join the Wild Oyster Project for a fun Earth Day social and fundraiser to help oyster restoration!

Directly support our work of restoring native oysters to the San Francisco Bay Area, while enjoying bubbles, fresh oysters, and great company. Bring your friends and raise a glass to our wonderful Earth!

Eventbrite link to sign up is in the bio!

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224 Noe Street
San Francisco, CA
94114

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+14153787832

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