• Cedar Beach Clean Up

    We are teaming up with our good friends over at the Town of Babylon for a beach clean up at Cedar Beach on Saturday, April 30th from 9 AM - 12 PM. Meet up is at the Cedar Beach Pavilion where Rich Groh, DEC, will provide a short talk on litter in our waterways and […]

  • Oakdale Clean Up – Rattlesnake Creek

    Oakdale - The Great Oakdale Clean Up will be taking place on May 15 starting at 9 AM at the Oakdale Train Station. Join your neighbors along with some great community groups including Keep Islip Clean, Oakdale Improvement Society, The Great South Bay Coalition, Connetquot Care Community Coalition, Knights of Columbus Sunrise Council 6607, Friends […]

  • Amityville Clean Up – Ketcham’s Creek

    We are teaming up with the Town of Babylon and the Village of Amityville to conduct a widespread clean up along Ketcham's Creek on Saturday, May 21 from 9 AM - 1 PM. Pickers, bags & gloves will be provided. Community service available. Volunteers please meet us here at the corner of Lake and Montauk […]

  • Invasive Removal – Connetquot River State Park

    Connetquot State Park

    We are teaming up with Friends of Connetquot River and the staff at Connetquot River State Park to conduct an invasive removal of Phragmites along the Connetquot River.  Adults only - this is a fragile eco area. This is also a muddy job so please dress appropriately for muck - waders or tall waterproof boots […]

  • 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 […]

  • Islip Clean Up – Orowoc Creek

    Islip - The Great South Bay will only be as healthy as the 50 creeks leading into it. Join us as we team up with Keep Islip Clean to clean up along the Orowoc Creek on Sunday, October 16th from 9:00-11:00 AM. All are welcome - scouts, students, families, local organizations, company teams, etc! Pick […]

  • 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 […]

  • Invasive Removal – Brown Creek/Mill Pond Sayville

    Join Sayville Creek Defender James Bertsch on an invasive removal project along Brown Creek/Mill Pond in Sayville on Sunday, October 30 from 9:00-11:00 AM. Please bring safety goggles and clipper tools to this event. Gloves and bags will be provided. This event is best suited to ages 18+. Please RSVP to James or ask questions […]

  • ICC Creek Defender: Tanner Park Marina/Copiague

    NEW TIME DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST: 11 AM - 2 PM Calling all Copiague residents! As part of the Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Clean Up initiative, Save The Great South Bay is teaming up with the Town of Babylon and local volunteer Deborah Arcaria (thanks Deb!) to conduct a much needed clean up at Tanner […]

  • Islip Clean Up – Orowoc Creek

    Islip - The Great South Bay will only be as healthy as the 50 creeks leading into it. Join us as we team up with Keep Islip Clean to clean up along the Orowoc Creek on Sunday, January 29th from 9:00-11:00 AM. All are welcome - scouts, students, families, local organizations, company teams, etc! Pick […]