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.
Haven & Exchange Street Park Cleanup
Haven and Exchange, Fair Haven, CT
On the first Friday of every month, Save the Sound and CitySeed host a Friday Food Fest. In preparation for this event, we are looking for volunteers to help clean up the site and get it ready for the Food Fest.
Community Meeting: Building Job Skills and Stewardship in Fair Haven
August 20 & September 24
Haven and Exchange Parklet, Fair Haven, CT
Save the Sound, EMERGE CT, and Junta for Progressive Action are teaming up to engage Fair Haven area community members in a three-part community meeting series as part our ongoing efforts to help urban, coastal community members and high school students build green job skills while stewarding the Haven & Exchange parklet. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Invasives Removal at Hamden Town Center Park
August 22 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Join Save the Sound and Hamden Land Conservation Trust for a morning of park stewardship in Hamden Town Center Park. This is an opportunity to learn about invasive species, how they effect our communities, and their removal. Please wear long pants and closed toed shoes.
Longshore Sailing School Kayak Cleanup & Fundraiser
August 22 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Join Longshore Sailing School’s cleanup series to support Save the Sound while removing trash from the Westport shoreline! Visit their reservation page to book a free single or tandem kayak for a 10:30 a.m. one-hour session on August 8 or August 22, and use code STS2026 at checkout. A suggested $25 donation can be made here, which qualifies you for a one-year Save the Sound membership.
Join a Cleanup!
Summer & Fall
Save the Sound hosts cleanups across Connecticut, New York, and Long Island. Join us in helping clean up beaches, rivers, parks, and other natural spaces across the region.
A Day in the Life of a Soundkeeper
Tuesday, September 1 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Member Webinar
Join Long Island Soundkeepers Bill Lucey and Allison Rugila, PhD, for a behind-the-scenes look at the work happening every day to protect Long Island Sound. Hear how they respond to pollution reports, restore critical habitats, and collaborate with partners and policymakers to address the challenges facing our watershed.
Coastal Bird Walk with Connecticut Audubon Society
September 12 from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Milford, CT
Join Save the Sound and the Connecticut Audubon Society for a birding excursion at the Coastal Center at Milford Point. We will walk the coastal forest surrounded by sand dunes, a salt marsh, and barrier beach while discussing habitat restoration and birds!
Climate Week NYC Documentary Screening: River Restoration & Climate Resilience
September 24, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
The Bronx, New York
The Doherty Climate and Resilience Institute at Save the Sound invites you to celebrate Climate Week NYC by joining us for a documentary screening with our partners at the Bronx River Alliance! We will start with a tour of their LEED certified building, River House, followed by a screening of Save the Sound’s documentary, Reconnected, on river restoration and dam removal. After the screening, we will have a panel Q&A with expert practitioners to discuss the intersection of river restoration and climate resilience.
Understanding Our Water Quality through QuickDrops: Learn What’s Possible
Thursday, October 15, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Free Webinar
QuickDrops is a free data platform that helps organize, upload, visualize, and share monitoring data while supporting submission to EPA’s Water Quality Exchange (WQX). Whether you collect water quality data through monitoring or research or use it for education, planning, or environmental decision-making, QuickDrops provides an easy-to-use system for managing your data and making it more accessible.
Eelgrass Seed Gluing Volunteer Event
October 19, October 20, and October 21
Clinton, CT
Eelgrass is vital for marine life, water quality, and climate resilience. Using the SEAS method (Seeds of Eelgrass Attached to Shellfish), volunteers will carefully secure eelgrass seeds to live clam shells. We can only accommodate 10 volunteers per shift.
2026 Long Island Sound Report Card: Take a Deep Dive into the Latest Bay Grades
NEW DATE: Tuesday, October 20 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Free Webinar
Discover how healthy Long Island Sound really is. Following the September release of the 2026 Long Island Sound Report Card, join us for a closer look at this year’s water quality grades for bays and harbors across the region. Learn what the findings reveal about the health of the Sound, how the grades are determined using data collected through the Unified Water Study, why clean water matters for our communities and wildlife, and what you can do to protect water quality.
Community Events
Fundraiser
Drew Nemetz is swimming The English Channel to raise funds for Save the Sound
October 2026
Drew Nemetz will take on one of the world’s toughest endurance challenges: a 21-mile swim across the English Channel this October. Inspired by a lifelong connection to the water and a passion for protecting Long Island Sound, Drew is dedicating his swim to support Save the Sound’s work to keep our waters clean, healthy, and accessible for future generations.
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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 VanDine at avandine@savethesound.org or 203-787-0646 ext. 130.
