As part of our Creek Defender program, we welcome you to join us for a nature talk with local resident Tom Stock on the history and nature of Hawley's Lake located between the Babylon Village and West Islip at the end of Route 231. The talk will take place in front of the Falls. This […]
Our annual fundraising celebration of sailing and life on the Great South Bay at the Long Island Yacht Club. While last year's event was a blast with oysters, cold beer, great music and beautiful views out to the Bay, due to COVID, this year's event is limited to Regatta participants only. Sailors, please contact Eric […]
**Free Panel Discussion via Zoom** Join us for a panel discussion on how you can incorporate sustainable landscaping to not only protect our waterways, but also to promote biodiversity and healthy regional ecosystems. Our panelists include Dr. Hildur Palsdottir of Rewild Long Island, Matt Gettinger of Long Island Natives and Frank Piccininni, Director of Habitat […]
On Saturday, Oct 17th from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Bay Shore Creek Defender Tom Kain is teaming up with Keep Islip Clean for the 35th Annual Coastal Clean Up to clear the Penataquit Creek of debris and let it flow freely. We will document the litter found and submit it to the Ocean Conservancy which […]
Hey Amityville! Join Todd Brice, our Amityville Creek Defender, for his annual Great South Bay Cleanup on Saturday, October 3rd anytime between 8 AM - 1 PM. Due to the continuing circumstances we will be conducting this year’s bay cleanup in a different format so please note: There will be no organized meeting or gathering […]
Hey Lindy! Here's an opportunity to start where you stand and join local Creek Defender Dave Schrader as he teams up with the Lindenhurst Memorial Library on the Great Give Back Day 2020, Saturday, October 17th, to conduct clean ups along the Neguntatogue Creek. Scout groups, sports teams and families welcome as are local civic […]
Creek Defenders Andy Mirchel & Todd Shaw are teaming up with the Babylon Rotary Club on Saturday, November 7th from 10 AM - Noon to clean up along the Sumpawams Creek which meanders between West Islip & Babylon Village. Residents of both are welcome to join and community service forms are available. Meet up point […]
The typical suburban lawn relies heavily on fertilizers, pesticides, and huge amounts of water. It’s polluting, expensive, lifeless and tired. Bay Friendly Yards are beautiful, full of life, less expensive to maintain, and help filter groundwater before it hits a creek or the Bay. In this 20-minute presentation with Save The Great South Bay's Director of […]
Join us for a lunchtime talk with Dr. Arthur Kopelman on the seals of Long Island, including harbor, grey, harp, hooded, and ringed seals, and the role they play in our local ecosystem. Format includes a 30-minute presentation followed by audience Q&A. About Our Speaker Dr. Arthur Kopelman is a population ecologist whose research interests, […]
Stormwater runoff accounts for a large percentage of nitrogen in our local waterways which in turn triggers harmful brown tides in the Great South Bay. Managing stormwater runoff is not only one of the three essential elements of a Bay Friendly Yard but crucial to protecting the Bay. Join us on Saturday, March 13th at […]