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.
Rain Garden Installations
July & August | 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!
2025 Connecticut Coastal Cleanup
August through October | Statewide
Join Save the Sound for the Connecticut Coastal Cleanup, part of Ocean Conservancy’s global effort to stop trash at the source. Your cleanup data helps shape pollution-fighting laws, and we’ll be using the Clean Swell app to track what we collect.
Sound Off: A Members-Only Town Hall
Friday, July 18 | 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.
Free for members; $25 for new or renewing members.
Paddle for the Sound
Friday, August 1 – Sunday, August 10
We’re excited to announce that our 10th annual Paddle for the Sound will take place August 1–10! This fun, flexible paddling challenge invites you to kayak, SUP, or canoe from your favorite launch spot—track your miles, enjoy the views, and help raise funds for clean water and a healthier Long Island Sound.
- Kayak, SUP, Canoe Participant (Adult): $40
- Youth (Under 14): $30
Long Wharf Park Cleanup
Saturday, August 16 | 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Join Save the Sound for a volunteer coastal cleanup at Long Wharf, part of the launch of CT Sea Grant’s “Don’t Trash LI Sound” campaign. 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.
Long Wharf Park, 351 Long Wharf Dr, New Haven, CT 06511
Community Events
Hosted by The Bronx is Blooming, Inc.
Bronx Is Blooming Summer on the Sound Festival
July 19 | 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Join us at Soundview Park to celebrate community efforts to revitalize & restore our Long Island Sound watershed! Enjoy FREE food/refreshments and family friendly nature activities you won’t want to miss! Learn more
Hosted by Northport Yacht Club
Annual Sustainability Regatta
Sunday, July 20
Enjoy a day on the water at Northport Yacht Club’s annual regatta! Proceeds support Save the Sound’s mission to protect our waters and environment. Come sail, spectate, and celebrate sustainability. Learn more.
Northport Yacht Club, 11 Bluff Point Rd, Northport, NY 11768
Hosted by Norwalk Art Space
Sight and Sound: Artist Talk
July 27 | 3:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Join us for an inspiring afternoon featuring contemporary artists whose work explores the beauty, history, and environmental story of Long Island Sound. Curated by Richard Klein, this exhibition highlights the Sound’s resilience and cultural importance. Save the Sound’s Long Island Soundkeeper, Bill Lucey, will also be joining as a special guest. Learn more at thenorwalkartspace.org.
Hosted by City Island Oyster Reef
Viva la Sound Environmental Festival
September 13 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Join Save the Sound at the sixth annual Viva la Sound Environmental Festival, hosted by City Island Oyster Reef at Ambrosini Field! This free, family-friendly event features live music, food from local restaurants, and hands-on activities for all ages—including oyster reef tours, a BioBus science lab, touch tanks, scuba demos, and more. Stop by our table to learn about our work! Learn more.
Ambrosini Field, 200 City Island Avenue, The Bronx, NY, 10464
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.
