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Oyster shell bags are the building blocks of restoration work, and we need your help to make them. In this activity suitable for teenagers and above, you’ll get your hands dirty, learn how we use recycled shells in the water, and have some fun!

Liability Waiver:

All participants must sign a liability waiver to participate. Anyone under 18 will need a parent/guardian signature.

• Delaware Volunteer Liability Waiver 
• Pennsylvania Volunteer Liability Waiver 

Interested in hosting a shell  bagging event for your groups of 5 or more?

Contact Jecy Klinkam at jklinkam@delawareestuary.org to get your group involved! We have opportunities in Wilmington, DE and Philadelphia, PA.

For Individuals:
Upcoming public shell bagging events

Philadelphia

• September 23 9:30am – 1:00pm, registration required

Volunteer bagging opportunities for the general public are typically hosted by PDE in the fall and spring. Check this page and make sure you’re subscribed to our newsletter to hear first about the next one!

• Stew's Stew
• Oysters Atlantico
• Port Norris Oysters Florentine
• Oysters Corn and Casino (Credit: Chef, James A. Lauser)
• Smoked Oysters with Fennel and Artichoke Cream Sauce (Credit: Chef, James A. Lauser)
• Oysters with Orange and Cranberry Conserve (Credit: Chef, James A. Lauser)

Preparing oysters at home is fun! Instead of tossing your used oyster shells in the trash, recycle them! We pick up the shells and use them for restoration projects such as living shorelines. Take your used shells from home to our specially marked drop-off bins located at:

George and Sons’ Seafood Market & Oyster House
1216 Old Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, Delaware 19707

OR

Fishtown Seafood
339 Belgrade St, Philadelphia, PA 19125