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’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 192 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.
Haven & Exchange Street Park Cleanup
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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 on Wednesday, 6/3, to help clean up the site and get it ready for Friday. The cleanup will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Haven and Exchange Streets.
The Alexander Center for Ecological Action Summer Field Trip Series
Thursday, June 25 – Sunken Meadow State Park
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.
Paddle for the Sound
Friday, July 31, 2026 – Sunday, August 9, 2026
Early Bird Registration Opens June 1
The 11th annual Paddle for the Sound invites you to take to the water on your own terms. Over a 10-day period, paddle a kayak, SUP, or canoe wherever you are, whenever it works for you, and turn your time on the water into something bigger. This friendly challenge turns time on the water into real impact, raising funds to protect clean water and ensure everyone in our region has the opportunity to experience and enjoy this incredible estuary.
Early bird pricing: Adults $30, Youth (Under 14) $20
Regular pricing: Adults $40, Youth (Under 14) $30
Community Events
Hosted by Purpose Guides
Finding the Wild Within: A Conversation with Craig Foster and Rachael Duffy
Saturday, May 30 | 12 – 1:30 p.m. ET
Craig is co-founder of the Sea Change Project, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting marine life and the great African kelp forest, and author of Amphibious Soul. This conversation will explore wildness, true belonging, and what becomes possible individually, as a species, and for our world when we remember that we are nature. Register here.
Free webinar
Hosted by Friends of the Farm River and Estuary
Spring Farm River Cleanup
Saturday, June 6 | 1 – 4 p.m.
Join Friends of the Farm River in cleaning up trash and debris that accumulated along the river during the winter months. Help us make the Farm River healthier and cleaner.
Kayak or Boat: Please bring your own, join in one of ours, or contact us at farmriverfriends@gmail.com to see if a boat slot is available. Refreshments/snacks afterwards.
Meet by land or by sea at 145 Meadow St, East Haven, CT
Hosted by Kinsmen Brewing Company
Bottom Feeder Seafood & Lager Fest
Saturday, June 20 | 12 – 4 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon of fresh seafood and crisp lagers at Kinsmen Brewing. Save the Sound will have a table on site, and a portion of ticket proceeds will be donated to support our work protecting Long Island Sound. Enjoy beers from around a dozen breweries, raw bar offerings, live music from Acoustic Marshpit, and a full day of good energy to kick off summer the right way. Register here.
409 Canal St, Milldale, CT, 06467
Hosted by Northport Yacht Club
6th Annual Sustainability Regatta to Benefit Save the Sound
Sunday July 19, 2026
Join the 6th Annual Sustainability Regatta at the Northport Yacht Club. Friendly, pursuit-style race start at 3 pm with two classes:
Cruising Class | Jib and Main (JAM)
Racing Class | Spinnaker
Regatta party on the lawn to follow with live music and beer included.
Race Details | Party Details
11 Bluff Point Rd, Northport, NY 11768
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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.
