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August 2022
Speaker Series: Creeks as Classrooms – Bridging Education and Local Stewardship
Save The Great South Bay, a local 501(c)3 environmental non-profit, invites teachers, curriculum administrators and other educational partners from across the South Shore to discover ways to incorporate our local waterways into the classroom. From history to data collection, our creeks can serve as an extension of the traditional classroom and a window into the health of the Great South Bay. Today's students represent the next generation of local stewardship. How better to engage them than with hands on experiences?…
Find out more »September 2022
Mayor’s Cup Charity Regatta Celebration
Set on the magnificent waterfront at the historic Long Island Yacht Club with views to the Robert Moses Bridge on Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 5-8 PM, this amazing event follows the multi-class Mayor’s Cup Regatta and benefits Save The Great South Bay, 501(c)3. Live music with the No Request Band, cold beverages, oysters shucked by Chuck from Thatch Island Oysters/Long Island Oyster Growers, seafood delicacies created by Captree Clam, and mainland treats from top local restaurants. Fun, fun, fun…
Find out more »ICC Creek Defender: East Islip Marina
As part of the Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Clean Up initiative, Save The Great South Bay is teaming up with Keep Islip Clean and Senator Alexis Weik to conduct a clean up at the East Islip Marina and the surrounding areas on Saturday, September 24th from 9 AM - 11 AM. Many hands make light work so Start Where You Stand and join us! Bags, pickers and gloves will be provided. Meet up in the parking lot of the East…
Find out more »October 2022
ICC Beach Clean Up: Gilgo Beach
Gilgo Beach - Join us as we participate in the Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Clean Up program at Gilgo Beach led by Creek Defender Chairperson Tom Kain on Saturday, October 29th from 9:00-11:00 AM. All are welcome - scouts, students, families, local organizations, company teams, etc! Pick a buddy and then pick up one of our Grab 'n Go gear packs with bags, picker, disposable gloves, safety vests & a map of your designated clean up area. Please wear weather-appropriate…
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