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.
Westchester Soccer Club Sustainability Night
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Mount Vernon Memorial Stadium
Westchester Soccer Club, Westchester County’s professional soccer team, has invited Save the Sound to take part in its inaugural Sustainability Night. Join us as Westchester SC faces Sarasota Paradise at 7:00 p.m. Every ticket purchased through the Save the Sound link will generate a $10 donation to support our work for clean water and healthy ecosystems. Be sure to select seats in Sections 1 and 2 to cheer alongside Save the Sound staff and supporters.
Earth Month Cleanups
Saturday, April 18 & Sunday, April, 26
Connecticut & New York
Join Save the Sound for Earth Month cleanups in Connecticut and New York! Beach and park cleanups are a fun way to engage in your community and leave our watershed better than you found it.
📍 New Haven, CT – Canal Dock Boathouse, Long Wharf Park
📍 Mamaroneck, NY – Harbor Island Park
📍 Port Jefferson, NY – Harborfront Park
📍 Hamden, CT – Perimeter of Six Lakes Park
Rock to Rock: Celebrate Earth Day with a Ride or Hike
Saturday, April 25, 2026
East Rock Park, New Haven, CT
Join Save the Sound for Rock to Rock, a fun group ride or hike supporting local environmental causes. Choose from bike routes of 5, 12, 20, 40, or 68 miles, a kids’ 1-mile loop, or a group hike at East or West Rock. Afterward, enjoy live music, food trucks, and a Green Fair with local environmental organizations. Fundraise with our Water Cycle team to help protect the Sound, its rivers, and local lands.
Save the Sound’s Beach Grades: A Deep Dive
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Free Webinar
Every year, Save the Sound issues data-driven grades for water quality at 200+ public and private beaches around Long Island Sound. Join Peter Linderoth, our director of healthy waters and lands, for a deep dive into the latest Beach Grades, based on data collected during the 2025 swimming season. Learn how wet weather, stormwater runoff, and other factors affect water quality at individual beaches, and how to leverage the Beach Grades to improve water quality at your favorite local beach.
Community Events
Hosted by the Center for Sustainability Studies and the Environmental Earth Science Department at Eastern Connecticut State University
The Cigarette Surfboard Screening
Tuesday, March 31 | 6:00 PM
This immersive documentary (trailer) highlights how small everyday actions can ripple into major impacts on ocean health, told through the perspective of surfers who witness these changes firsthand. Join us to explore its message of urgency, responsibility, and hope as we kick off a month dedicated to environmental awareness and action. There will be a Q&A with the filmmaker following the screening. Register here – free for everyone!
Fine Arts Instructional Center Concert Hall Willimantic, CT
Hosted by local volunteers and community partners
Woods Cleanup at West Rock Ridge State Park
Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Join us in Hamden for a woods cleanup at West Rock Ridge State Park as we continue progress removing illegally dumped debris from this area. Volunteers will help dig out remaining items, including large materials like metal fencing, lumber, and other debris, and move them up to the road. We’ll be joined by students from Quinnipiac University’s Big Event.
Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the metal gate near 560 West Shepard Ave. (at Rayzoe Terrace) to head out by 9:15 a.m. If you arrive later, walk up West Shepard Avenue and look to the right opposite the driveway to find the group. Tools are welcome, especially pick mattocks for digging. Heavy rain cancels. RSVP in advance or feel free to join day-of.
West Rock Ridge State Park, Hamden, CT
Hosted by Hofstra University’s Department of Geology, Environment, and Sustainability
Hofstra University’s Earth Day Celebration
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 2:40 – 4:05 p.m.
Join us for a special Earth Day session featuring presentations on Plum Island and Long Island Sound by Louise Harrison, our Long Island project manager and senior science advisor, and Allison Rugila, PhD, our associate Soundkeeper. The presentations will be followed by a Q&A session.
Hofstra University, Cultural Center Theater, Hempstead, NY
Hosted by COASTS Program
Celebrating Sustainability on the Sound
Saturday, April 18 | 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Join Save the Sound and other community organizations for a day of learning and action focused on protecting Long Island Sound. The event includes an Earth Week coastal clean-up from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by a sustainability fair from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. featuring interactive activities, community organizations, and hands-on ways to reduce your environmental impact. Learn more.
Canal Dock Boathouse, New Haven, CT
Hosted by The Orient Association, East Marion Community Association, and North Fork Audubon Society
Plum Island Presentation
Sunday, April 19 | 4:00 p.m.
Join us for an insightful presentation on the Plum Island campaign by Louise Harrison, our Long Island project manager and senior science advisor. All are welcome to attend. No registration required.
Poquatuck Hall, 1160 Village Lane, Orient, NY 11957
Co-sponsored by more than 20 organizations
2026 Earth Day Advocacy Day
Wednesday, April 22 | 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Join us in Albany to celebrate the 56th Earth Day by making your voice heard in the capitol. Our morning program will include hearing from government leaders, and an overview of our agenda, including tips on how to lobby – no experience is required to join us! In the afternoon, teams will meet with elected officials and staff on a slate of bills covering topics like clean water, toxics, environmental justice, reducing waste, and climate. Register here.
Legislative Office Building, 198 STATE St, Albany, NY 12210
Organized by Town of Hamden
Annual Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 25 | 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Join us at this popular, family-friendly Earth Day celebration on April 25 from 10:00am–3:00pm at Miller Memorial Library and the nearby barn. Enjoy 40+ exhibitors, workshops, music, food trucks, fire trucks, a police K-9, and more. Stop by Save the Sound’s table to say hello, and don’t miss the Clothing Swap (10:00–3:00) in front of the Big Red Barn. Learn more.
Miller Memorial Library, Thornton Wilder Hall & by the Barn at the Miller Cultural Complex, Hamden, CT
Produced by WindCheck Magazine and hosted by Safe Harbor Essex Island
CT Spring Boat Show
Friday, April 24 | 1:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 25 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 26 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Kick off the boating season at New England’s first in-water boat show! Visit Save the Sound’s table to learn about our work protecting Long Island Sound. Learn more.
Safe Harbor Essex Island, 11 Ferry Street, Essex, CT
Hosted by Northport Yacht Club
2026 Water Quality Forum
Thursday, April 30 | 6:15 p.m.
David Ansel, our Vice President of Water Protection, will join an impressive lineup of speakers at the annual Water Quality Forum to share insights on the state of our waterways, solutions to protect them, and ways you can get involved. Register here.
Northport Yacht Club, 11 Bluff Point Rd, Northport, NY 11768
Hosted by Junta For Progressive Action
Fair Haven Day
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Join your neighbors for Fair Haven Day, a parade and festival celebrating community, local arts and artists, culture, sports, creativity, entrepreneurship, and partnership, presented by and for the Fair Haven neighborhood.
New Haven, CT
Hosted by Gales Ferry Marina and Suzuki
Thames River Cleanup
Saturday, May 9 | 9 – 11 a.m.
Join Gales Ferry Marina and Suzuki for a volunteer Thames River Cleanup. This year they will focus on the east bank of the Thames River, noth of Clark Cove. There is ample, free parking at the marina. Cleanup materials will be provided, along with a waiver and safety instructions. For more information, email galesferrymarinact@gmail.com or visit their website.
55 Chapman Lane, Gales Ferry, CT 06335
Previous Events
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Past Events On-Demand
Missed one of our events? Don’t worry—you can catch up anytime! Visit our Virtual Archive to watch recordings of past webinars, workshops, and conversations. Dive into topics like clean water, climate action, and restoring natural habitats, all at your convenience.
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?
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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 VanDine at avandine@savethesound.org or 203-787-0646 ext. 130.
