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.
Save the Sound in Hartford:
Our 2026 Legislative Priorities
February 18, 2026 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Member Webinar
How do environmental policies move forward in Hartford, and how can advocates play a role?
In this member webinar, Save the Sound’s Connecticut policy team will give you a behind-the-scenes look at our 2026 legislative priorities and what you can do to help. Have your questions answered and leave with concrete actions you can take to participate effectively in this year’s legislative session.
The presentation will be followed by a Q&A.
Hutchinson River Watershed Plan Phase II Kickoff Meeting
February 25, 2026 from 2:00 PM or 6:00 PM
Protecting the Hutchinson River requires a coordinated, watershed-wide approach. This event introduces Phase II of the Hutchinson River Watershed Plan, which will expand planning from Westchester County into the Bronx to create one comprehensive plan for the entire watershed. Participants will learn about the river’s current water quality challenges, the goals of the planning process, and the role of the Hutchinson River Watershed Steering Committee. Steering Committee members will help guide the planning process by reviewing draft materials, representing stakeholder perspectives, and supporting community engagement. Meetings will be held every other month beginning in February 2026, with work continuing through 2027 and a final watershed plan anticipated in October 2027.
People, Pups, and Poop:
Using eDNA analysis to address bacteria pollution in local waters
Thursday, February 26 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Free Webinar
Join us for a webinar on Thursday, Feb. 26 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. to hear from our staff and the scientists and stakeholders who helped the Short Beach community understand its challenge and launch its successful “Stop POOllution” campaign. Learn more and register below.
Kinneytown Dam Removal – March 2026 Community Meeting
Monday, March 9 at 6:00 PM
Join Save the Sound and the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments on March 9 at 6:00pm for our next community meeting about the Kinneytown Dam Removal project. You are welcome to join us in-person at the Ansonia Senior Center (second floor of the police station) at 65 Main Street, or virtually on Zoom. This meeting is family-friendly, and children over the age of 3 are welcome to join us — if you intend to bring children, please register at least two weeks in advance and indicate as much in your registration. Light refreshments will be provided.
Hybrid: Ansonia Senior Center (second floor of the police station) at 65 Main Street and virtually on Zoom.
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.
Community Events
Hosted by Seatuck Environmental Association
Long Island Natural History Conference
Friday, February 27, 2026
Save the Sound will have a table at the Long Island Natural History Conference at Stony Brook University on February 27. Join Long Island’s naturalists to share research, learn about local conservation, and connect with the community. We hope to see you there! Learn more here.
Stony Brook University’s Charles B. Wang Center, Stony Brook, NY
Hosted by Junta For Progressive Action
Save the Date: 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
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.
