Explore a diverse range of opportunities, from webinars hosted by our project experts to engaging volunteer events like rain garden plantings or cleanups—there’s something for everyone! Don’t forget to check this page regularly for updates. Discover the festivals and gatherings where we’ll have a presence, contribute to our cause through fundraisers, and stay tuned for upcoming workshops and collaborative projects.
Long Island Coastal Cleanup – Friday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Kings Park, NY
Help protect the environment by removing trash from our coastline! Volunteer with Save the Sound cleanup at Sunken Meadow State Park in Kings Park, NY. In addition to cleaning the beach, Save the Sound can use the data you collect to influence laws that reduce pollution at the source. Sign up here.
World Fish Migration Day: The Migration Celebration – Tuesday, May 21, from 3 to 7:30 p.m. – Windsor, CT
Join The Nature Conservancy and other members of the Long Island Sound River Restoration Network (RRN) to celebrate World Fish Migration Day, a day dedicated to migratory fish and their role in our ecosystems. The afternoon will include a river walk, a social and networking free flow period, the premiere screening of “Reconnected: Restoring the Rivers of Long Island Sound,” and a panel discussion with the experts and advocates. You may register for each activity separately.
The Long Island Sound River Restoration Network (RRN) is a group of environmental conservation organizations working to restore stream connectivity across Connecticut and New York including The Nature Conservancy, Save the Sound, Housatonic Valley Association, Farmington River Watershed Association, Trout Unlimited, Connecticut River Conservancy, American Rivers and Seatuck Environmental Association.
This event is made possible with support from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Lower Farmington and Salmon Wild & Scenic, and Northwest Park.
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Six Lakes Community Meeting – Tuesday, May 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. – Hamden, CT
Join us for the second annual Six Lakes Community Meeting! On Tuesday, May 21, CT DEEP will be presenting the results of Olin Corporation’s testing of the Six Lakes property, and discussing next steps in the cleanup process. The community meeting will take place at Thornton Wilder Auditorium at Miller Memorial Library in Hamden, CT. Learn more.
Panel Discussion at Floyd Memorial Library – Saturday, June 8, at 3 p.m. – Greenport, NY
Filmmaker Thomas Halaczinsky will be joined by Louise Harrison, Long Island Natural Areas Manager at Save the Sound; Sandi Brewster-walker, Executive Director & Government Affairs Officer of the Montaukett Indian Nation; and Petrina Engelke, Producer of the documentary Plum Island. Join this event for a sneak preview of the film in progress and a panel discussion about the state of preserving Plum Island.
International Festival of Arts & Ideas: Film Screening and Panel Discussion with Save the Sound – Saturday, June 15, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. – New Haven, CT
Join us for “Reconnected: Restoring the Rivers of Long Island Sound,” a documentary film screening and panel discussion on the restoration of Long Island Sound rivers through dam removal. Explore the ecological benefits of this initiative and engage with Save the Sound experts in a dynamic conversation on environmental restoration and conservation efforts. Learn more.
Event FAQ
How do I watch the recording of a previous webinar, panel, or discussion?
You can view recordings of our previous events in our virtual archive.
I would like to volunteer. How do I sign up?
Thank you for your interest! Click here to learn more.
How do I become a member of Save the Sound?
For just $25 a year, you’ll fuel on-the-ground projects that help your neighborhoods and ecosystems adapt to escalated climate threats, protect your clean water through hands-on science, community collaboration, legislative advocacy, and legal action, and preserve your region’s threatened forests, islands, and riverfronts. Become a member here.
I have a question about an event. Who should I contact?
Please contact Amanda James at ajames@savethesound.org or 203-787-0646 ext. 130.
