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.
Restoring Long Island Sound with Bill Lucey, Long Island Soundkeeper
Thursday, February 6 | 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Join Bill Lucey, Save the Sound’s Long Island Soundkeeper, at the Darien Nature Center, hosted with Darien Library, to learn about Long Island Sound and the efforts to restore its habitat. Bill will discuss the urgent issue of “ghost pots”—abandoned lobster traps that harm the ecosystem—and what’s being done to remove them and restore the Sound’s floor. Register here.
Darien Nature Center, 120 Brookside Road, Darien, CT 06820
The Benefits of Our Public Benefits
Monday, February 10 | 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Our electric bills, and in particular the Public Benefits section, have been the subject of intense public and political discussion. This webinar is designed to add facts and context to that discussion:
- What programs are funded in the Pubic Benefit Charge?
- What is the value of these programs and why are they on the electric bill?
- Should they be moved from the electric bill to the general tax?
- Who oversees these programs and how are ratepayers protected?
- What caused the increases to our bills this last year?
Speakers:
- Andy Bauer, Connecticut Energy Network Administrator
- Bernard Pelletier, People’s Action for Clean Energy
- Charles Rothenberger, Save the Sound
Location: Online (registration required)
Register here
This event is sponsored by the CT Energy Network, PACE, Clean Water Action, the IREJN, and Save the Sound.
Living and Thriving in Long Island Sound: Our Critical Ecosystem
Wednesday, February 12 | 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Join Connecticut environmental leaders Alicia Sullivan, our executive VP of engagement & philanthropy, and Scott Redfern, our senior manager of the Doherty Climate & Resilience Institute, for an engaging discussion on Long Island Sound’s ecosystem restoration, the impacts of climate change, and solutions like nature-based strategies, pollution safeguards, and more. Featuring insights from Save the Sound’s 2024 Report Card and the Doherty Climate & Resilience Institute. Curated by Lisa Miniter and cosponsored by Save the Sound.
- General Admission: $15
- Save the Sound Members: Free with promo code (email membership@savethesound.org)
- HAYVN Members: Free with promo code (email questions@hayvn.com)
HAYVN, 320 Boston Post Rd, Suite 180, Darien, CT 06820
East Rock Brewing Company Trivia Night
Wednesday, April 2
Save the date! On Wednesday, April 2 at 6:30 pm, all proceeds from trivia entry fees at East Rock Brewing Company in New Haven will benefit Save the Sound. Come join us for a pint and test your knowledge, all while supporting environmental action in our region! Time TBA.
East Rock Brewing Company, 285 Nicoll St, Suite 103, New Haven, CT 06511
Rock to Rock Earth Day Ride
Saturday, April 26
Looking for a fun and easy way to support environmental action in your community? Save the date for this year’s Earth Day Ride and Green Fair on Saturday, April 26 in New Haven’s East Rock Park. Join Save the Sound’s team to bike with us and enlist your friends to sponsor your ride! Routes range from 5 to 60 miles, or you can choose a hike or a remote ride. A kickoff party will be announced soon. Learn more about Rock to Rock here or contact Colin Puckett if you want to preregister for our team!
East Rock Park, 41 Cold Spring St, New Haven, CT 06511
Spring Perimeter Cleanup at Six Lakes
Help the Six Lakes Park Coalition keep the land around this future park clean! Join us on Sunday, April 27 during Hamden Earth Week to remove plastics and other garbage from the perimeter of the property. Check back soon at the Coalition website for time and registration details.
ACES Whitney High School North, 130-B Leeder Hill Dr, Hamden, CT 06517
Community Events
Accelerating the Blue Economy in Connecticut
Thursday, Feb. 6 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Join us on at SCSU for a discussion on Connecticut’s Blue Economy. The panel, featuring Anthony Allen from Save the Sound, will explore challenges, opportunities, and strategies for accelerating economic and workforce development in marine and coastal industries. Register here.
Southern Connecticut State University,
501 Crescent St, New Haven, CT 06515
Previous Events
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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.
