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.
Climate Action Week
Thursday, April 16 – Wednesday, April 22
The Connecticut Coalition for Climate Action invites you to join in the celebrations of the 2026 Connecticut Climate Action Week. This week highlights the positive difference that comes from working together to make Connecticut a healthier, safer place for all.
Earth Month Cleanups
Saturday, April 18 & Sunday, April, 26
Connecticut & New York
Join Save the Sound for Earth Month cleanups in Connecticut and New York! Beach and park cleanups are a fun way to engage in your community and leave our watershed better than you found it.
📍 New Haven, CT – Canal Dock Boathouse, Long Wharf Park
📍 The Bronx, NY – Pelham Bay Park
📍 Port Jefferson, NY – Harborfront Park
📍 Hamden, CT – Perimeter of Six Lakes Park
📍 Hartford, CT – Riverside Park
Climate & Clean Transportation Advocacy Day
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Hartford, CT
Advocates will join together to speak with legislators about bills that would support continued electrification of school bus fleets and establish programs for the purchase of bus passes for distribution to high school students and veterans, in addition to opposing rollbacks in clean transportation standards.
Rock to Rock: Celebrate Earth Day with a Ride or Hike
Saturday, April 25, 2026
East Rock Park, New Haven, CT
Join Save the Sound for Rock to Rock, a fun group ride or hike supporting local environmental causes. Choose from bike routes of 5, 12, 20, 40, or 68 miles, a kids’ 1-mile loop, or a group hike at East or West Rock. Afterward, enjoy live music, food trucks, and a Green Fair with local environmental organizations. Fundraise with our Water Cycle team to help protect the Sound, its rivers, and local lands.
Hartford Cleanup with Radio 104.1
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Riverside Park, Hartford, CT
Join Radio 104.1 and Save the Sound for a park cleanup from 10am – 1pm in honor of Earth Month! Help protect the waters that flow to Long Island Sound. Trash in our parks and neighborhoods can travel through storm drains and waterways, polluting rivers and eventually the Sound, impacting wildlife and water quality. Cleanups are a simple yet powerful way to stop pollution before it reaches the coast. Supplies will be provided.
Stormwater 101: Understanding Runoff and Solutions
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Webinar
Join Save the Sound’s Green Infrastructure Project Manager, Lys Gant, for an introduction to stormwater and its impact on our region. This webinar will cover the basics of watersheds, why protecting them matters, and the challenges facing local waterbodies across New York and Connecticut, with a focus on Long Island Sound. Held on the final day of Earth Month, this webinar is a chance to deepen your understanding of how everyday actions and smart design can help protect our waterways.
Free for members, project partners, volunteers, and students; $25 for new or renewing members.
Water Quality Volunteer Open House
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Save the Sound’s Office, Larchmont, NY
We’ll be hosting an Open House at our Larchmont office for any community members curious about volunteering for our bacteria monitoring program this summer. Save the Sound staff will be available to discuss the program, answer questions, and conduct a sampling demonstration.
Save the Sound’s Beach Grades: A Deep Dive
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Free Webinar
Every year, Save the Sound issues data-driven grades for water quality at 200+ public and private beaches around Long Island Sound. Join Peter Linderoth, our director of healthy waters and lands, for a deep dive into the latest Beach Grades, based on data collected during the 2025 swimming season. Learn how wet weather, stormwater runoff, and other factors affect water quality at individual beaches, and how to leverage the Beach Grades to improve water quality at your favorite local beach.
Community Events
Hosted by COASTS Program
Celebrating Sustainability on the Sound
Saturday, April 18 | 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Join Save the Sound and other community organizations for a day of learning and action focused on protecting Long Island Sound. The event includes an Earth Week coastal clean-up from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by a sustainability fair from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. featuring interactive activities, community organizations, and hands-on ways to reduce your environmental impact. Learn more.
Canal Dock Boathouse, New Haven, CT
Hosted by The Orient Association, East Marion Community Association, and North Fork Audubon Society
Plum Island Presentation
Sunday, April 19 | 4:00 p.m.
Join us for a presentation and update on the campaign to protect Plum Island with Louise Harrison, Save the Sound’s Long Island project manager and senior science advisor. Learn why this ecologically and historically significant place faces urgent threats and how more than 15 years of advocacy are helping protect it. All are welcome. No registration required.
Poquatuck Hall, 1160 Village Lane, Orient, NY 11957
Co-sponsored by more than 20 organizations
2026 Earth Day Advocacy Day
Wednesday, April 22 | 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Join us in Albany to celebrate the 56th Earth Day by making your voice heard in the capitol. Our morning program will include hearing from government leaders, and an overview of our agenda, including tips on how to lobby – no experience is required to join us! In the afternoon, teams will meet with elected officials and staff on a slate of bills covering topics like clean water, toxics, environmental justice, reducing waste, and climate. Register here.
Legislative Office Building, 198 STATE St, Albany, NY 12210
Organized by Town of Hamden
Annual Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 25 | 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Join us at this popular, family-friendly Earth Day celebration on April 25 from 10:00am–3:00pm at Miller Memorial Library and the nearby barn. Enjoy 40+ exhibitors, workshops, music, food trucks, fire trucks, a police K-9, and more. Stop by Save the Sound’s table to say hello, and don’t miss the Clothing Swap (10:00–3:00) in front of the Big Red Barn. Learn more.
Miller Memorial Library, Thornton Wilder Hall & by the Barn at the Miller Cultural Complex, Hamden, CT
Hosted by Larchmont Environmental Committee
Larchmont Earth Day
Saturday, April 25 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Rain Date: Sunday, April 26
Have fun with eco-friendly activities for adults and kids, empowering us all to play a role in protecting our villages, towns, and planet. Enjoy live music and connect with local environmental organizations. Stop by Save the Sound’s table to say hi!
Constitution Park, Larchmont, NY
Produced by WindCheck Magazine and hosted by Safe Harbor Essex Island
CT Spring Boat Show
Friday, April 24 | 1:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 25 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 26 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Kick off the boating season at New England’s first in-water boat show! Visit Save the Sound’s table to learn about our work protecting Long Island Sound. Learn more.
Safe Harbor Essex Island, 11 Ferry Street, Essex, CT
Collaborative Event
City Island Community Cleanup Day
Sunday, April 26 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Starting at Bridge Park / Catherine Scott Promenade across from Dunkin’ Donuts. RSVP to join us!
City Island, NY
Hosted by Northport Yacht Club
2026 Water Quality Forum
Thursday, April 30 | 6:15 p.m.
David Ansel, our vice president of Center for Water Protection, will join an impressive lineup of speakers at the annual Water Quality Forum to share insights on the state of our waterways, solutions to protect them, and ways you can get involved. Register here.
Northport Yacht Club, 11 Bluff Point Rd, Northport, NY 11768
Hosted by Junta For Progressive Action
Fair Haven Day
Saturday, May 2, 2026
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.
New Haven, CT
Hosted by Gales Ferry Marina and Suzuki
Thames River Cleanup
Saturday, May 9 | 9 – 11 a.m.
Join Gales Ferry Marina and Suzuki for a volunteer Thames River Cleanup. This year they will focus on the east bank of the Thames River, noth of Clark Cove. There is ample, free parking at the marina. Cleanup materials will be provided, along with a waiver and safety instructions. For more information, email galesferrymarinact@gmail.com or visit their website.
55 Chapman Lane, Gales Ferry, CT 06335
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 VanDine at avandine@savethesound.org or 203-787-0646 ext. 130.
