Save The Great South Bay

Massapequa Creek Clean Up
2022-03-05 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | North side of Massapequa train station by the bike trail.
Massapequa – The Great South Bay will only be as healthy as the 50 creeks leading into it. Join our Massapequa Creek Defender & local science teacher, Tom Dempsey, as we clean up along the Massapequa Creek on Saturday, March 05 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 clothing and waterproof shoes/boots. Current COVID guidelines will be in effect. Community service available.

Meet Up: North side of Station by bike trail
Volunteer at savethegreatsouthbay.org/volunteer
For info, call 646-827-0733 or email info@savethegreatsouthbay.org

West Islip Sampawams Creek Clean Up
2022-03-19 09:00 - 11:00
West Islip – The Great South Bay will only be as healthy as the 50 creeks leading into it. Join our West Islip Creek Defender Andy Mirchel as we clean up along the Sampawams Creek on Saturday, March 19 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 clothing and waterproof shoes/boots. Current COVID guidelines will be in effect. Community service available.
Meet Up: Hawley’s Pond at the end of Route 231/Montauk Highway
Volunteer at savethegreatsouthbay.org/volunteer
For info, call 646-827-0733 or email info@savethegreatsouthbay.org

Babylon Clean Up: Carlls River
2022-04-02 11:00 - 13:00
Babylon – The Great South Bay will only be as healthy as the 50 creeks leading into it. Join our Babylon Creek Defender Todd Shaw as we clean up along the Carlls River on Saturday, April 2nd from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
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 clothing and waterproof shoes/boots. Current COVID guidelines will be in effect. Community service available.

Meet Up: Park Avenue Tennis Courts
Volunteer here: www.savethegreatsouthbay.org/volunteer
For info, call 646-827-0733 or email info@savethegreatsouthbay.org

West Babylon Clean Up: Santapogue Creek
2022-04-03 09:00 - 11:00
West Babylon – The Great South Bay will only be as healthy as the 50 creeks leading into it. Join our West Babylon Creek Defender Christina Galante as we clean up along the Santapogue Creek on Sunday, April 3rd 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 clothing and waterproof shoes/boots. Current COVID guidelines will be in effect. Community service available.
Meet Up: Aldi Parking Lot, Montauk Highway, West Babylon
Volunteer here: www.savethegreatsouthbay.org/volunteer
For info, call 646-827-0733 or email info@savethegreatsouthbay.org

Bay Shore Clean Up: Penataquit Creek
2022-04-09 09:00 - 11:00
Bay Shore – The Great South Bay will only be as healthy as the 50 creeks leading into it. Join our Bay Shore Creek Defender Tom Kain as we clean up along the Penataquit Creek on Saturday, April 9th 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 clothing and waterproof shoes/boots. Current COVID guidelines will be in effect. Community service available.

Meet Up: Behind Napa Auto Parts on Union Blvd.
Volunteer here: www.savethegreatsouthbay.org/volunteer
For info, call 646-827-0733 or email info@savethegreatsouthbay.org

Islip Clean Up - Orowoc Creek
2022-04-17 09:00 - 11:00
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, April 17th 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 clothing and waterproof shoes/boots. Current COVID guidelines will be in effect. Community service available.

Meet Up: Moffitt Blvd at the Orowoc Creek
Volunteer here: www.savethegreatsouthbay.org/volunteer
For info, call 646-827-0733 or email info@savethegreatsouthbay.org

Earth Day Invasive Removal @ West Brook
2022-04-22 09:00 - 12:00
In honor of Earth Day, we are teaming up with our colleagues at Seatuck Environmental on Friday, April 22 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm as we work to safeguard the unique natural restoration that is underway at West Brook in Great River from the threat of invasive phragmites.
Click to register.
The work will take place at the site of the former West Brook Pond, which was a man-made pond until three years ago when its dam (built 120 years ago) failed and the water drained away. With the pond gone, the brook found its former channel and an amazing natural restoration has taken hold along its bank – seeds long dormant under the pond have sprouted into a freshwater meadow dominated by native plants!
But the restoration is threatened by an incursion from the invasive common reed, phragmites. Over the past three growing seasons, Seatuck volunteers have fought to keep the phrag at bay. We’re winning, but the fight isn’t over!

Park only at West Brook Sports Complex – 1 Wheeler Road

Islip Clean Up - Orowoc Creek
2022-04-23 09:00 - 11:00
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 in the Brook Street wetlands along the Orowoc Creek on Saturday, April 23rd 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 clothing and waterproof shoes/boots. Current COVID guidelines will be in effect. Community service available.

Meet Up: Intersection of Brook & Milton Streets
Volunteer here: www.savethegreatsouthbay.org/volunteer
For info, call 646-827-0733 or email info@savethegreatsouthbay.org

West Islip Clean Up - Sampawams Creek
2022-04-23 09:00 - 11:00
West Islip – The Great South Bay will only be as healthy as the 50 creeks leading into it. Join our West Islip Creek Defender Andy Mirchel and local Scout Leader Joe Fatuzzo as we clean up along the Sampawams Creek on Saturday, April 23rd 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 clothing and waterproof shoes/boots. Current COVID guidelines will be in effect. Community service available.

Meet Up: Parkway Lawns Park
Volunteer at savethegreatsouthbay.org/volunteer
For info, call 646-827-0733 or email info@savethegreatsouthbay.org

Cedar Beach Clean Up
2022-04-30 09:00 - 12:00
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 ocean. Bags and litter pickers will be provided. Community service forms available.

Oakdale Clean Up - Rattlesnake Creek
2022-05-15 09:00 - 11:00
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 of Connetquot, Save The Great South Bay & more!
For our portion of the clean up, we will be working behind Sunrise Toyota to clean up along the Rattlesnake Creek.
All are welcome – scouts, students, families, local organizations, company teams, etc! Pick a buddy and then pick up some gear including bags, pickers, disposable gloves, safety vests & a map of your designated clean up area. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and waterproof shoes/boots. Community service available.

Meet Up: Oakdale Train Station @ 9 AM
Volunteer here: www.savethegreatsouthbay.org/volunteer
For info, call 646-827-0733 or email info@savethegreatsouthbay.org

Amityville Clean Up - Ketcham's Creek
2022-05-21 09:00 - 13:00
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 Highway 27A at 9:00 AM.

Invasive Removal - Connetquot River State Park
2022-09-02 08:30 - 10:30 | 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 and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty!

Meet up: At the Grist Mill on the park property
Contact person: Janetmarie Soley

ICC Creek Defender: East Islip Marina
2022-09-24 09:00 - 11:00
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 Islip Marina.
Volunteer here: www.savethegreatsouthbay.org/volunteer

Islip Clean Up - Orowoc Creek
2022-10-16 09:00 - 11:00
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 a buddy and then pick up some gear (pickers, bags, gloves, safety vests) & get your designated clean up area. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and waterproof shoes/boots. Community service available.
Meet Up: Commack Road Park (Intersection of Commack Road & Spur Drive South, Islip)
Volunteer here: www.savethegreatsouthbay.org/volunteer
For info, call 646-827-0733 or email info@savethegreatsouthbay.org

ICC Beach Clean Up: Gilgo Beach
2022-10-29 09:00 - 11:00
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 clothing and waterproof shoes/boots. Current COVID guidelines will be in effect. Community service available.

Meet Up: In front of the Gilgo Beach Inn
Volunteer here: www.savethegreatsouthbay.org/volunteer
For info, call 646-827-0733 or email info@savethegreatsouthbay.org

Invasive Removal - Brown Creek/Mill Pond Sayville
2022-10-30 09:00 - 11:00
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 at jjjbertsch@hotmail.com
Meet up at the intersection of Richmar Drive & Julbet Drive on Sunday, October 30th at 9:00 AM

ICC Creek Defender: Tanner Park Marina/Copiague
2022-11-12 11:00 - 14:00
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 Park and the surrounding areas on Saturday, November 12th from 9 AM – 11 AM. Many hands make light work so Start Where You Stand and join us!
Download the Clean Swell app (IOS version, Google Play) prior to the clean up to help us collect data on the debris collected.
Bags, pickers and gloves will be provided. Meet up in the parking lot in front of the Senior Center.
Volunteer here: www.savethegreatsouthbay.org/volunteer

Islip Clean Up - Orowoc Creek
2023-01-29 09:00 - 11:00
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 a buddy and then pick up some gear (pickers, bags, gloves, safety vests) & get your designated clean up area. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and waterproof shoes/boots. Community service available.
Meet Up: Intersection of Commack Road & Spur Drive North, Islip
Volunteer here: www.savethegreatsouthbay.org/volunteer
For info, call 646-827-0733 or email info@savethegreatsouthbay.org

Massapequa Creek Clean Up
2023-03-25 09:00 - 12:00
Massapequa – The Great South Bay will only be as healthy as the 50 creeks leading into it. Join us as we team up with Massapequa Take Action Coalition to clean up along the Massapequa Creek on Saturday, March 25th from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
All are welcome – scouts, students, families, local organizations, company teams, etc.
Download the Clean Swell app to help us track what debris is being picked up. Then pick a buddy and get bags, pickers, disposable gloves, safety vests & a map of your designated clean up area. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and waterproof shoes/boots.
Community service available.
Meet Up Point: SE corner of the LIRR Parking Lot at 510 Parkside Blvd.
Volunteer here or for more info email us at info@savethegreatsouthbay.org.

West Babylon - Santapogue Creek Clean Up
2023-04-02 09:00 - 11:00 | 481 Park Ave, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, 481 Park Ave, Lindenhurst, NY, 11757, United States
The Great South Bay will only be as healthy as the 50 creeks leading into it. Join our West Babylon Creek Defender Christina Galante on Sunday, April 2nd from 9 AM – 11 AM to clean up along Santapogue Creek by removing debris that is clogging and choking it.
Refreshments generously provided by Starbucks!
All are welcome – scouts, students, families, local organizations, company teams, etc.
Download the Clean Swell app to help us track what debris is being picked up. Then pick a buddy and get bags, pickers, disposable gloves, safety vests & a map of your designated clean up area. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and waterproof shoes/boots.
Community service available.
Meet up point is Aldi parking lot at 481 Park Avenue, Lindenhurst (next to the Great South Bay shopping center).

Babylon - Carll's River Clean Up - NEW DATE!
2023-04-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Park Avenue Tennis Courts, 104 Park Avenue, Babylon, NY, 11702
Babylon – The Great South Bay will only be as healthy as the 50 creeks leading into it. Join our Babylon Creek Defender Todd Shaw as we clean up along the Carlls River on Sunday, April 16th from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Refreshments generously provided by Starbucks!
All are welcome – scouts, students, families, local organizations, company teams, etc.
Download the Clean Swell app to help us track what debris is being picked up. Then pick a buddy and get bags, pickers, disposable gloves, safety vests & a map of your designated clean up area. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and waterproof shoes/boots. Community service available.

Meet Up: Park Avenue Tennis Courts
Volunteer here: www.savethegreatsouthbay.org/volunteer
For info, call 646-827-0733 or email info@savethegreatsouthbay.org

Blue Point - Stillman's Creek Clean Up
2023-04-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Blue Point Dock, 58 Blue Point Ave
Blue Point – The Great South Bay will only be as healthy as the 50 creeks leading into it. Join our Blue Point Creek Defender Jason Borowski as we clean up along the Stillman Creek on Sunday, April 16th from 1:00-3:00 PM.
Refreshments generously provided by Starbucks!
All are welcome – scouts, students, families, local organizations, company teams, etc.
Download the Clean Swell app to help us track what debris is being picked up. Then pick a buddy and get bags, pickers, disposable gloves, safety vests & a map of your designated clean up area. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and waterproof shoes/boots.
Community service available.

Meet Up: Blue Point Docks
Volunteer here: www.savethegreatsouthbay.org/volunteer
For info, call 646-827-0733 or email info@savethegreatsouthbay.org

Creek Defender Brookhaven/Beaverdam Creek
2023-04-22 10:00 - 12:00
Due to weather forecast, this event has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
The Great South Bay will only be as healthy as the 50 creeks leading into it. Join our Brookhaven Creek Defender as we team up with the Center for Environmental Education and Discovery on Sunday, April 1st from 10 AM – 12 PM to clean up along Beaverdam Creek by removing debris that is clogging and choking it.
Refreshments generously provided by Starbucks!
All are welcome – scouts, students, families, local organizations, company teams, etc.
Download the Clean Swell app to help us track what debris is being picked up. Then pick a buddy and get bags, pickers, disposable gloves, safety vests & a map of your designated clean up area. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and waterproof shoes/boots. Community service available.

Meet up at the Center for Environmental Education and Discovery – 287 South Country Road, Brookhaven, NY
Volunteer at www.savethegreatsouthbay.org/volunteer.
For info, call 646-827-0733 or email info@savethegreatsouthbay.org

Creek Defender Mastic Beach/Pattersquash Creek
2023-04-22 10:00 - 12:00
Mastic Beach – The Great South Bay will only be as healthy as the 50 creeks leading into it. Join our Mastic Beach Creek Defender Walt Meshenberg as he teams up with the Mastic Beach Conservancy to clean up along the Pattersquash Creek on Saturday, April 22nd from 10:00 AM – 12 PM.
All are welcome – scouts, students, families, local organizations, company teams, etc! Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and waterproof shoes/boots. Community service available.
Meet Up: Bayview Park
Volunteer at savethegreatsouthbay.org/volunteer
For info, call 646-827-0733 or email info@savethegreatsouthbay.org

Creek Defender Bay Shore/Penataquit Creek
2023-04-22 10:00 - 12:00
Bay Shore – The Great South Bay will only be as healthy as the 50 creeks leading into it. Join our Bay Shore Creek Defender Tom Kain as we clean up along the Penataquit Creek on Saturday, April 22th from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
All are welcome – scouts, students, families, local organizations, company teams, etc! Pick a buddy and then pick up bags, pickers, disposable gloves, safety vests & a map of your designated clean up area. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and waterproof shoes/boots. Community service available.
Meet Up: Behind NAPA Auto Parts, 1912 Union Blvd., Bay Shore
Volunteer here: www.savethegreatsouthbay.org/volunteer
For info, call 646-827-0733 or email info@savethegreatsouthbay.org

Creek Defender Sayville/Bayport San Souci Lakes
2023-04-22 10:00 - 12:00
Sayville/Bayport – The Great South Bay will only be as healthy as the 50 creeks leading into it. Join Sayville Creek Defender James Bertsch and Bayport Creek Defender Bob Draffin as they clean up along the San Souci Lakes on Saturday, April 22nd from 10 AM – 12 PM.
All are welcome – scouts, students, families, local organizations, company teams, etc.
Download the Clean Swell app to help us track what debris is being picked up. Then pick a buddy and get bags, pickers, disposable gloves, safety vests & a map of your designated clean up area. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and waterproof shoes/boots.
Community service available.
Meet Up: Broadway entrance to the San Souci Nature Preserve.
Volunteer at savethegreatsouthbay.org/volunteer
For info, call 646-827-0733 or email info@savethegreatsouthbay.org

Creek Defender West Islip/Sampawams Creek - NEW TIME!
2023-04-23 13:00 - 15:00
Due to weather forecast, this event has been rescheduled for Sunday, April 23, 2023 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
West Islip – The Great South Bay will only be as healthy as the 50 creeks leading into it. Join our West Islip Creek Defender Andy Mirchel he teams up with Keep Islip Clean to clean up along the Sampawams Creek on Sunday, April 23rd from 1:00-3:00 PM.
Refreshments generously provided by Starbucks!
All are welcome – scouts, students, families, local organizations, company teams, etc.
Download the Clean Swell app to help us track what debris is being picked up. Then pick a buddy and get bags, pickers, disposable gloves, safety vests & a map of your designated clean up area. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and waterproof shoes/boots.
Community service available.

Meet Up: Hawley’s Pond at the end of Route 231/Montauk Highway
Volunteer at savethegreatsouthbay.org/volunteer
For info, call 646-827-0733 or email info@savethegreatsouthbay.org

Creek Defender Islip/Champlin Creek
2023-04-30 09:00 - 11:00
We are teaming up with Keep Islip Clean to conduct a clean up along Champlin;s Creek on Sunday, April 30th from 9 AM – 11 AM. We will be using the Clean Swell app to track debris taken out of the Creek and its beds so download it in advance so you are ready to roll!
The objective is to get the tires as well as bottles/cans, etc and to remove log and branches someone put across the creek.
Meet Up in parking lot of Brookwood Hall at 8:45 AM
Gloves, bags and pickers will be provided. Please wear weather appropriate clothing. Please download the Clean Swell app in advance of the clean up. Thank you!

Creek Defender Lindenhurst/Neguntatogue Creek
2023-05-13 09:00 - 12:00
Lindenhurst – The Great South Bay will only be as healthy as the 50 creeks leading into it. Join our Lindenhurst Creek Defender Dave Schrader as we clean up along the Neguntatogue Creek on Saturday, May 13th from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
All are welcome – scouts, students, families, local organizations, company teams, etc! Pick a buddy and then pick up bags, pickers, disposable gloves, safety vests & a map of your designated clean up area. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and waterproof shoes/boots. Community service available.
Meet Up: Corner of Montauk Highway and East Shore Road
Volunteer here: www.savethegreatsouthbay.org/volunteer
For info, call 646-827-0733 or email info@savethegreatsouthbay.org
