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.
Spring Mushroom Farm Dinner
Wednesday, May 8 | 6:30 p.m.
Join Save the Sound at Hotel Marcel in New Haven for a special spring dinner! Chef Megan and the BLDG team are partnering with Seacoast Mushrooms to create a 4-course mushroom feast, paired with selections from Fifth State Distillery and Skurnik Wines. A vegan menu is also available. Every ticket supports Save the Sound’s work to protect and restore the environment across the region.
Hotel Marcel, 500 Sargent Dr, New Haven, CT 06511
Ferry Point Park Coastal Cleanup
New Date: Saturday, May 10 | 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Join Save the Sound and NY State Senator Nathalia Fernandez for a volunteer coastal cleanup at Ferry Point Park! Help remove litter and debris from the shoreline, protect marine life, and keep our waters clean. This is a great opportunity to make a direct impact on the health of Long Island Sound. Gloves and supplies will be provided.
Ferry Point Park, 10 Hutchinson Riv Pkwy Bronx, NY 10465
Rain Garden Installations
May & June | Greater New Haven Area
Rain gardens divert water from manmade surfaces into gardens planted with native shrubs, grasses, flowers, layered soil, and sand, which together work to filter out harmful stormwater pollutants. In 2025, we are installing residential rain gardens throughout New Haven and Hamden, CT, and are looking for volunteers to help!
A Night in White with a Splash of Blue
Saturday, May 10 | 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
All event proceeds benefit Save the Sound
If you love Long Island Sound, join us for dinner, dancing, and drinks at A Night in White with a Splash of Blue, hosted by the Northport Yacht Club in Northport, NY. Enjoy stunning harbor views at this gorgeous waterfront venue, passed bites, dinner, beer and wine, a live band, dancing, and tempting auction packages.
Northport Yacht Club, 11 Bluff Point Rd, Northport, NY 11768
Sound Off: A Members-Only Town Hall
Friday, May 16 | 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Webinar
With news from Washington constantly changing, it can be hard to know where to focus—or what actions to take. Join Save the Sound leadership for Sound Off, an exclusive webinar series cutting through the noise. Registration coming soon.
Free for members; $25 for new or renewing members.
Long Wharf Park Cleanup
Sunday, June 29 | 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Join Save the Sound and Discovering Amistad for a volunteer coastal cleanup at Long Wharf Park! Help remove litter and debris from the shoreline, protecting marine life and keeping our waters clean. This is a great opportunity to make a direct impact on the health of Long Island Sound. Gloves and supplies will be provided. Register here.
Long Wharf Park, 351 Long Wharf Dr, New Haven, CT 06511
Community Events
Earth Day CLE Program on Water Quality
Wednesday, April 30 | 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
You’re invited to our special Earth Day seminar focusing on Water Quality and Land Use Planning on Long Island, co-sponsored by the Land Use Institute and the Environmental Law Society at Touro Law. Hear from an expert panel including Save the Sound’s VP of Water Protection, David Ansel, about why water conservation remains one of the most pressing environmental concerns facing our region and how responsible land use decisions are critical to ensuring sustainable water resources for future generations.
1.5 hours of NY CLE Professional Practice credits available for attending attorneys.
Free for Municipal Employees, Zoning & Planning Board Members, and Touro Faculty and Students. $25 for general public. Learn more.
Hosted by JUNTA for Progressive Action, Mary Wade Home, & Arts & Ideas Fair Haven Neighborhood Festival
Fair Haven Day
Saturday, May 3 | 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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. Fair Haven Day begins with the Fair Haven Community Parade, followed by a full day of activities. Learn more.
Hosted by Hutchinson River Restoration Project
Split Rock Sweep – Rain Date
Saturday, May 17 | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m
Join Hutchinson River Restoration Project, Save the Sound, community volunteers for a rewarding day of river cleanup at Split Rock! Gloves, grabbers, and trash bags will be provided. Street parking is available, and multiple Bronx bus lines stop nearby. Registration is required.
Bringing your own boat? Email melissasw@hutchinsonriver.org.
Hosted by COASTS Program
What’s in the Harbor? Speaker Series
May 10 | 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
June 14 | 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Join the University of New Haven, Sail Haven, NOAA, and the Sound School for a Speaker Series on the ecosystems and history of Long Island Sound. There’s a new speaker every month! Learn more | Flyer
Canal Dock Boathouse, 475 Long Wharf Drive, New Haven, CT 06511
Previous Events
Explore Our Virtual Archive
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?
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.
