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.
Explore the Mill
Saturday, August 3, from 10:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m.
New Haven, CT
Join Save the Sound’s Urban Waters Initiative project and Mystic Aquarium for an interactive touch tank experience at Haven and Exchange Street Park in Fair Haven. Learn about the species that call the Mill River home, touch live and dry specimens, play with enviroscapes, and win tickets to Mystic Aquarium! Register here.
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Únete al proyecto Urban Waters Initiative de Save the Sound y al Mystic Aquarium para vivir una experiencia interactiva en el Haven and Exchange Street Park de Fair Haven. Aprenda sobre las especies que viven en el río Mill, toque especímenes vivos y secos, juegue con enviroscapes y gane entradas para el Mystic Aquarium! Registrar aquí.
Mic at the Mill: A Storytelling Workshop with
Drawdown Project and Semilla Collective
Saturday, August 17, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
New Haven, CT
Join Save the Sound, Project Drawdown, and Semilla Collective for an event showcasing the stories of Fair Haven residents, as well as the vital role of storytelling, creativity, and music making within climate and environmental justice movements. Register here.
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Únete a Save the Sound, el Proyecto Drawdown y Semilla Collective en un evento que mostrará las historias sobre el clima de los residentes de Fair Haven, así como el papel vital de la narración, la creatividad y la creación musical en los movimientos por la justicia climática y medioambiental. Registrar aquí.
Recycled Art Workshop with Michael Albert
Thursday, August 22, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
New Haven, CT
Join the Fair Haven Public Library and Save the Sound for a Recycled Art Workshop with Michael Albert! Mr. Albert will give a short talk about his art & book, show a selection of his artworks (posters), and conduct a Hands-On collage workshop where all participants will be able to create their own collage using the same materials he uses to create his serious artworks. All participants (up to 30 people max per program) will receive a free signed poster. Register here.
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Únete a la Biblioteca Pública de Fair Haven y a Save the Sound para participar en un taller de arte reciclado con Michael Albert! El Sr. Albert dará una breve charla sobre su arte y su libro, mostrará una selección de sus obras de arte (carteles) y dirigirá un taller práctico de collage en el que todos los participantes podrán crear su propio collage utilizando los mismos materiales que él utiliza para crear sus obras de arte serias. Todos los participantes (hasta un máximo de 30 personas por programa) recibirán un póster firmado de regalo. Registrar aquí.
Chill at the Mill! | Sonrio Con Mi Rio!
Saturday, August 24, from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
New Haven, CT
Join Save the Sound’s Urban Waters Initiative project at Haven and Exchange Street green infrastructure park in Fair Haven for a community celebration along the Mill River! Join us for a day of workshops, trainings, food, and live music. Register here.
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Únete al proyecto Urban Waters Initiative de Save the Sound en el parque de infraestructuras verdes de Haven y Exchange Street, en Fair Haven, para una celebración comunitaria junto al río Mill. Acompáñenos en un día de talleres, formación, comida y música en directo. Registrar aquí.
Connecticut Cleanup Program
August through October
Sign up now!
The Connecticut Cleanup is a state-wide effort hosted by Save the Sound as part of Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup. This global event, which occurs on International Coastal Cleanup Day in mid-September, has motivated over 11.5 million people around the world to pick up over 210 million pounds of trash from nearly 390,000 miles of shoreline. Let’s stop trash in its tracks! Join us in this effort by registering to cleanup our beaches, rivers, parks, and natural spaces. Learn more and register.
Community Events
Connecticut’s Changing Coast in the Era of Climate Change with Dr. Juliana Barrett
New Haven, CT
Sunday, July 14: The impacts of climate change are affecting our shores: rising water temperatures are changing the fish, tidal marshes are getting wetter with rising sea level, beaches are migrating or even disappearing. The New Haven Museum is hosting a free event, “Connecticut’s Changing Coast in the Era of Climate Change,” with environmentalist Dr. Juliana Barrett. Attendees to gain understanding and appreciation of coastal habitats and how climate change is impacting them.
Learn more and register here.
Get More Involved
Become a Cleanup Captain!
Connecticut Cleanup Captains are volunteer leaders of local inland and coastal waterway cleanups as part of the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup.
Questions? Email Annalisa at apaltauf@savethesound.org.
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.
