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.
Connecticut Cleanup Program
August through November
Sign up now!
The Connecticut Cleanup is a state-wide effort hosted by Save the Sound as part of Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup. This global event, which occurs on International Coastal Cleanup Day in mid-September, has motivated over 11.5 million people around the world to pick up over 210 million pounds of trash from nearly 390,000 miles of shoreline. Let’s stop trash in its tracks! Join us in this effort by registering to cleanup our beaches, rivers, parks, and natural spaces.
Site Walk: Dana Dam Removed!
Sunday, November 17, from 1 to 2 p.m.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024, from 1 to 2 p.m.
Wilton, CT
Dana Dam (aka Strong Pond Dam) was removed in Fall 2023 to reconnect Norwalk River habitats. Come see the restoration site one year later, and learn about dam removal design, implementation, and ecosystem benefits. Alex Krofta from Save the Sound will lead the tour and answer questions. Register here.
Eelgrass Seed Gluing Volunteer Opportunity
Event registration is now closed.
Clinton, CT
Join our Soundkeeper team and coalition partners for hands-on eelgrass restoration! Eelgrass plays a crucial role in marine ecosystems by providing habitat for fish and shellfish. It improves water quality by filtering out excess nutrients, reduces erosion by stabilizing the seabed, and sequesters carbon, helping to combat climate change.
Help us restore eelgrass beds through the SEAS method (Seeds of Eelgrass Attached to Shellfish) in areas of the Sound where it once flourished! This approach employs biomimicry, allowing clams to help bury eelgrass seeds in the seafloor. To ensure their successful deployment in the wild, thousands of eelgrass seeds will need to be carefully glued to live clam shells. Register here.
Community Events
America Recycles Day
Friday, November 15
America Recycles Day, also known as National Recycling Day, is a national observance in the United States dedicated to promoting the importance of recycling and environmental awareness. It’s a perfect opportunity to refresh your knowledge about what your local trash company accepts. For guidance on what can and can’t be recycled, visit Earth911.com. Let’s take this chance to rethink our recycling habits and make a positive impact on our community and environment!
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.