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.
Longshore Sailing School Kayak Cleanup & Fundraiser
July 25, August 8, August 22
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 July 25, 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.
Haven & Exchange Street Park Cleanup
July 25 & August 15
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.
Celebrate City of Water Day with us!
July 25 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Westchester & Bronx, NY
Join us for a morning of hands-on stewardship and learning. Volunteer at a community cleanup in Eastchester, or head to the Bronx to meet the team from Save the Sound’s Doherty Climate & Resilience Institute, then join a guided Pugsley Creek site walk to learn about coastal resilience and our oyster reef restoration work in New York City.
Policy Solutions for a Plastic-Free Sound
Wednesday, July 29 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Free Webinar
To reduce plastic waste, we need policy change. Join Save the Sound and community leaders from around the Long Island Sound region for a discussion of how plastic waste is impacting our watershed and the New York state policy solution that could really make a difference. Let’s finish Plastic-Free July strong by talking about how people power can change the systems that incentivize pollution and environmental injustice.
The Alexander Center for Ecological Action Summer Field Trip Series
Wednesday, July 29 – Chittenden Marsh
The Alexander Center for Ecological Action works toward a healthier future for the Long Island Sound region, empowering ecological restoration, climate resilience, and advocacy for our estuary. Come see first hand and hear from our expert engineers and project managers about current restoration efforts.
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Paddle for the Sound
Friday, July 31, 2026 – Sunday, August 9, 2026
Paddle. Protect. Make a difference. Join our 10-day paddling challenge and fundraiser to support a healthier Long Island Sound watershed. Kayakers, canoeists, and paddleboarders of every experience level are invited. Our four prize packages are valued at more than $1,000 and feature outdoor gear, gift cards, and more from generous sponsors including Outdoor Sports Center, Osprey, Just Salad, Cotopaxi, Milkcraft, East Rock Brewery, Darn Tough, Bishop’s Orchards, Athletic Brewing, and more!
Adults: $40
Youth (Under 14): $30
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.
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.
2026 Long Island Sound Report Card: Take a Deep Dive into the Latest Bay Grades
Tuesday, October 6 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
Hosted by Connecticut River Conservancy
Streamwalk Training with Save the Sound
Saturday, July 25
Save the Sound is hosting a streamwalk training at the Somers Library from 10 AM – 2 PM. Training will be conducted indoors in the Blake Room from 10 – noon, followed by a demonstration and practice streamwalk in the nearby Gulf Stream (tributary of the Scantic River). Learn more.
Somers Public Library (Blake Room), 2 Vision Blvd, Somers, CT 06071
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.
