Save The Great South Bay

Invasive Removal - Greene's Creek, Sayville
2022-06-05 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Sayville High School, 20 Brook St., Sayville, 11796, United States
Join Sayville Creek Defender James Bertsch on an invasive removal project along Greene’s Creek in Sayville on Sunday, June 5 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 Sayville High School on Sunday, June 5th at 9:00 AM.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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
2022-04-17 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

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

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

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 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

Massapequa Creek Clean Up
2022-03-05 09:00 - 11:00 | 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

Islip Clean Up - Brook Street Wetlands
2022-02-23 09:15 - 11:15
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 Brook Street Wetlands on Saturday, April 23rd from 9:15-11:15 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: At intersection of Brook St. & Milton St.
Volunteer here: www.savethegreatsouthbay.org/volunteer
For info, call 646-827-0733 or email info@savethegreatsouthbay.org

Volunteer Here! Invasive Removal (Massapequa)
2022-02-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Michael J. Sperling Bird Sanctuay, 78 North Pine Street, North Massapequa, New York
We are teaming up with the South Shore Audubon Society to remove invasive species at the Michael J. Sperling Bird Sanctuary in North Massapequa on Saturday, February 12th from 10 AM – 12 PM. Under the direction of the ecological restoration experts at Spadefoot Design and Construction we will be addressing the invasive species Garlic Mustard.
In 2020, the Michael Sperling Bird Sanctuary was created by converting a Nassau County Stormwater Basin into a living tribute of native plants and wildlife habitat. To existing native oaks, cherries, and milkweed, SSAS added Atlantic White Cedar, blight-resistant American Chestnut, and Hempstead Plains type grasses, all habitats that were once common but are now rare on Long Island.
Using native plants and trees, the Sanctuary provides habitat and food for birds, butterflies, and other wildlife. It attracts an array of fruit, nectar, and insect-eating birds at different times of the year. It also preserves the balance and beauty of the natural ecosystem and provides a critically needed open space refuge for songbirds that migrate annually along the Atlantic flyway, while reducing flooding in roadways, and channels precipitation back into the groundwater aquifer system.
Meet up at 10:00 AM | Invasive Removal from 10 AM – 12 PM

Meet up point is just east of 78 North Pine Street in North Massapequa.

Please bring work gloves and small hand tools if you have them and wear weather appropriate clothing.

Speaker Series: The Making of An Oyster Sanctuary
2022-02-11 08:00 - 10:00 | Zoom Webinar
Join us as we explore the making of an oyster sanctuary from start to success (and everything in between) in this three-part Speaker Series.
The Making of an Oyster Sanctuary
Friday, February 11 | 8 am – 10 AM – Evaluating Potential Sites
Friday, February 18 | 8 – 10 AM – Establishing the Sanctuary
Friday, February 25 | 8-10 AM – Enhancing & Measuring Success

Guest panelists include (but not limited to):
Michael Doall (SOMAS/Shinnecock Bay Restoration Project)
Peter Malinowski (Billion Oyster Project)
Thomas Schultz (Friends of Bellport Bay)
Representative of NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation
List of participating Panelists will be updated as they are confirmed.
Register once to receive the Zoom link for all three events. Format is a moderated panel discussion with presentations as relevant. Audience participation via Q&A welcome.
Register here: https://oyster.eventbrite.com
Please share this event with colleagues.

Water Matters: Coastal Changes, Coastal Choices
2022-01-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom Webinar
Join us on this episode of Water Matters as we delve into the physical coastal changes influenced by climate change with Kevin McAllister of Defend H2O.
Natural shorelines across the region, including the South Shore, are being transformed by hardening. On this episode of Water Matters, we are joined by Kevin McAllister of Defend H2O to discuss how physical coastal changes are influenced by climate change, how policy can protect our coastal resources, and what this all means for the Great South Bay and Long Island as a whole.

Water Matters: Cesspools, Septics and The Great South Bay
2022-01-15 10:00 - 11:00
On this episode of Water Matters, we are joined by Katherine Coughlin of The North Shore Land Alliance, with the support of The Nature Conservancy, to discuss how updating cesspools or septic systems can not only save homeowners money, but also help save the Great South Bay.
Did you know that outdated septic systems are the number one cause of nitrogen pollution on Long Island? Nitrogen pollution has resulted in harmful algal blooms, thick mats of seaweed, fish kills and the overall decline of the shellfish industry. Swapping outdated septic systems with clean-water technology can remove up to 90% of nitrogen pollution from our bays and harbors.
Want to know more about how you can help improve water quality on Long Island?
Join us January 15th at 10:00 AM via Zoom to learn about clean-water septic systems designed to reduce nitrogen pollution in Long Island’s rivers, beaches, and bays. Audience participation welcome (Q&A). Registration required to receive Zoom link.
Register here: https://watermatters.eventbrite.com
See how you can be eligible to receive grants as much as $20,000 or more to replace outdated septic systems

Invasive Removal Sperling Sanctuary (Massapequa)
2021-11-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Michael J. Sperling Bird Sanctuay, 78 North Pine Street, North Massapequa, New York
We are teaming up with the South Shore Audubon Society to remove invasive species at the Michael J. Sperling Bird Sanctuary in North Massapequa on Saturday, November 27th from 10 AM – 12 PM. Under the direction of the ecological restoration experts at Spadefoot Design and Construction we will be addressing the invasive species Mugwort
In 2020, the Michael Sperling Bird Sanctuary was created by converting a Nassau County Stormwater Basin into a living tribute of native plants and wildlife habitat. To existing native oaks, cherries, and milkweed, SSAS added Atlantic White Cedar, blight-resistant American Chestnut, and Hempstead Plains type grasses, all habitats that were once common but are now rare on Long Island.
Using native plants and trees, the Sanctuary provides habitat and food for birds, butterflies, and other wildlife. It attracts an array of fruit, nectar, and insect-eating birds at different times of the year. It also preserves the balance and beauty of the natural ecosystem and provides a critically needed open space refuge for songbirds that migrate annually along the Atlantic flyway, while reducing flooding in roadways, and channels precipitation back into the groundwater aquifer system.
Meet up at 9:45 AM | Invasive Removal from 10 AM – 12 PM

Meet up point is just east of 78 North Pine Street in North Massapequa.

Please bring work gloves and small hand tools if you have them and wear weather appropriate clothing.

Beach Clean Up @ Gilgo Beach
2021-10-31 09:00 - 11:00 | Gilgo Beach
New date due to forecast. Costumes welcome!
Join us as we clean up at Gilgo Beach in honor of International Coastal Clean Up Day on SUNDAY, October 31 from 9-11 AM. For more than 35 years, the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Clean Up events have galvanized communities worldwide to collect trash that pollutes our waterways, making our coasts cleaner and our ocean healthier. We are here to Start Where We Stand and do our part to clean our waterways better together.
Meet up in Gilgo Beach parking lot. Gloves, bags and pickers will be provided. Please wear weather appropriate clothing.
Community service forms will be available on site.

Great South Bay Society Clean Up
2021-10-02 08:00 - 10:00 | Amityville Yacht Service, 144 Ocean Avenue, Amityville, New York, 11701
Hey Amityville! Join our Amityville Creek Defender Todd Brice during his Great South Bay Society 15th Annual Bay Cleanup along the Amityville creeks and marshlands.
Saturday October 2nd, 2021 – 8AM
Notes from Todd:
Ana would tell me that if she lived, she wanted to volunteer at the hospital where she was treated. There are so many people that volunteer and helped her there. Ana was truly a selfless person and she wanted to help others with no expectation of return. She did not get that opportunity. We are going to do our best to help all those people that she would have helped.
This year we are going to be changing things. Our goal has always been to remove debris from the bay and bay islands. That goal will not change, but this year we are going to be raising money for a specific purpose. We will be supporting patients at NY Presbyterian and Weill Cornell cancer center.
There are specific things that took a lot of burden and stress from Ana and I while she was getting treatment. Many of these things we were able to take care of on our own, but others may not be as fortunate. Our goal is to raise money to help patients and their families to help them with things like paying for parking, car service, family meals at the hospital and other things.
The Social Workers and volunteers at the hospital will be given annual amounts to spend as they see fit to help patients and families navigate their difficult time in life and treatment.
In the past we would raise money to pay for the event. This year we will be doing several things to raise money for these and other purposes. We will still clean the bay, but we will do it in the memory of such a beautiful person.
Please have a look at this site and consider purchasing raffle tickets, t- shirts or other donations.
https://greatsouthbaysociety.org/

Mayor's Cup Charity Soirée
2021-09-18 14:00 - 18:00 | Long Island Yacht Club, 307 Little East Neck Road South, Babylon, NY, 11702, United States
Save the Date! The prestigious annual Mayor’s Cup Charity Regatta celebration presented by York Analytical Laboratories will be held on Saturday, September 18th from 2:00-6:00 PM at the stunning Long Island Yacht Club in Babylon. Great South Bay Yacht Racing Association and the South Bay Cruising Club will be sailing earlier in the day for their annual regatta. This year’s event will be dedicated to former Babylon Village Mayor Ralph A. Scordino – a long time supporter of the organization and an active advocate for a cleaner Great South Bay.
For information on sponsorship opportunities and ticket sales check out the Mayor’s Cup Charity Regatta page.
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Beach Bash @ Flynn's, Fire Island
2021-08-14 16:00 - 20:00 | Flynn’s Fire Island, Ocean Bay Park
Save The Great South Bay will be partying with a purpose at Flynn’s Fire Island on Saturday, August 14th from 4-8 PM. Stop by our table to meet local oyster farmers who will be shucking fresh GSB oysters & purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to win a beach bike and other great prizes compliments of Blue Point Brewing.

Make sure to bring your sailors caps, pet parrots and flower shirts to this event. The Pirate Beach Band will be swabbing the deck with songs from Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney, and Zac Brown. Enjoy the best sunset view on the seven seas, while sipping ale and rum with your mates. $15/person cover charge.

Get your tickets here!

Creeks as Classrooms: Bridging Education & Local Stewardship
2021-08-12 08:00 - 10:00 | The View, 3 Consuelo Pl, Oakdale, NY, 11769, United States
It’s our bay, our heritage, our classrooms – and there is much to learn. From history to data collection, our creeks serve to document the health of our waterways.
We invite teachers, school administrators and other educators from across Long Island to join us at The View in Oakdale on Thursday, August 12th from 8-10 AM for a complimentary breakfast conference at which our distinguished panelists will discuss how we can bridge education and local stewardship by using creeks and other outdoor spaces as an extension of our traditional classrooms. A Q&A session follows the discussion.
Our distinguished panelists include:
– Melissa Parrott, Pine Barrens Commission, Co-Coordinator, Day In the Life of a River Program
– Peter Walsh, Seatuck Environmental, Educational Director
– Kimberly Barbour, Cornell Co-operative Extension, Marine Programs, Outreach Director
We encourage all participants to arrive promptly at 8:00 am to enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast while networking with colleagues. Panel discussion will begin promptly at 8:30 am with plenty of time for Q&A.
Save The Great South Bay, a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to protecting and preserving the Great South Bay. Our Speaker Series is a quarterly talk that connects advocates, resources and expertise to achieve real solutions, help restore the Great South Bay, and with that strengthen our South Shore communities.
This Save the Great South Bay event was made possible with the generous support of York Analytical Laboratories and the Lessing’s Hospitality Group/View.
This Save the Great South Bay event was made possible with the generous support of York Analytical Laboratories and the Lessing’s Hospitality Group/View.

Bay Friendly Yards: Nature & Mindfulness
2021-06-12 10:00 - 11:00
The chirping of birds, the metamorphic wonder of butterflies – a nature encounter in your own yard. Learn about the mental health benefits of a Bay Friendly Yard and a healthy ecosystem presented by Kristen Perret, PhD on behalf of local environmental non-profit Save The Great South Bay. The webinar will include a 20-minute presentation with plenty of times for audience Q&A.
Register here: https://bayfriendlymindfulness.eventbrite.com
About Dr. Kristin Perret: Kristin A. Perret, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, specialized in children, adolescents, emerging adults, and families. She presently teaches and supervises at St. John’s University and is in private practice in Westbury, NY.
Dr. P specializes in treating mood disorders, disordered eating, stress management, ADHD, borderline personality disorder, and non-suicidal self-injurious behaviors. She utilizes evidence-based interventions (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Dr. P has given numerous lectures and workshops to professional and lay audiences, and provided training to medical students at MMC. She has also had featured articles and interviews for media and public relations opportunities such as: care.com, Voice of America, and Carolina Parent Magazine. As a clinician, Dr. Perret takes a collaborative approach to facilitate communication, growth and lasting behavioral change.
About Save The Great South Bay, 501(c)3: A local non-profit dedicated to protecting and preserving the Great South Bay. Our Bay Friendly Yard series demonstrates the accessibility of a Bay Friendly Yard to each and every Long Island resident, helping to restore the Great South Bay, and with that strengthen our South Shore communities.
This program is co-presented by the Village of Amityville, Amityville Public Library, Lindenhurst Public Library, Babylon Public Library and the Nathaniel Conklin House Community Cultural and Educational Center.
Please note: Session is in Eastern Time Zone. All registered participants will receive the Zoom login link via email 1 day and again 2 hours before the webinar. You will need a computer with an internet connection, an email address, and to download and install Zoom. No webcam or microphone needed to attend this webinar.

Bay Friendly Yards: Creating Wildlife Habitat
2021-05-15 10:00 - 11:00
The typical suburban yard lacks the basic necessities of wildlife habitat. Learn how to bring your yard to life by creating a Bay Friendly Yard that is also a place for wildlife to call home, during our webinar on Saturday, May 15th at 10:00 AM via Zoom with Frank Piccininni, Director of Habitat Restoration at local environmental non-profit Save The Great South Bay, 501(c)3 .
Bring your questions as we have allotted lots of time for Q&A after the 25-minute presentation!
Register here: https://bayfriendlyhabitat.eventbrite.com
About Frank Piccininni: Frank Piccininni is a biologist, environmental attorney, and passionate environmentalist who is dedicated to restoring functional habitat to our human-impacted landscape. Frank received his J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law, his M.S. in Biological Sciences from Marshall University, and his B.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.He is a Partner and Co-Founder at SMPIL Consulting, Ltd. and Spadefoot Design and Construction Frank through which he provides expert testimony for community and advocacy groups and habitat restoration services to private, public, and commercial clients.
About Save The Great South Bay, 501(c)3: A local non-profit dedicated to protecting and preserving the Great South Bay. Our Bay Friendly Yard series demonstrates the accessibility of a Bay Friendly Yard to each and every Long Island resident, helping to restore the Great South Bay, and with that strengthen our South Shore communities.
This program is co-presented by the Village of Amityville, Amityville Public Library, Lindenhurst Public Library, Babylon Public Library and the Nathaniel Conklin House Community Cultural and Educational Center.
Please note: Session is in Eastern Time Zone. All registered participants will receive the Zoom login link via email 1 day and again 2 hours before the webinar. You will need a computer with an internet connection, an email address, and to download and install Zoom. No webcam or microphone needed to attend this webinar.

Creek Defender Patchogue
2021-04-25 09:00 - 12:00
Due to forecast of morning rain, this event will have a delayed start at 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

The Great South Bay will only be as healthy as the 50 creeks leading into it. Join our Patchogue Creek Defender James Acierno as he teams up with the Patchogue-Medford Public Library and Blue Point Brewing Company on Sunday, April 25 from 9 am – 12 pm to clean up along the rivers and creeks of Patchogue River by removing debris that is clogging and choking them.
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. Masks required when social distancing not possible. Community service available.
Patchogue
Sunday, April 25th
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Meet up point to be announced.
Volunteer at the link below & choose this event to get more details as we get closer.
www.savethegreatsouthbay.org/volunteer

Creek Defender Bellport
2021-04-24 09:00 - 12:00
The Great South Bay will only be as healthy as the 50 creeks leading into it. Join our Bellport Creek Defender as we team up with the Center for Environmental Education and Discovery on Sunday, April 24 from 9 am – 12 pm to clean up along Beaverdam Creek by removing debris that is clogging and choking it.
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. Masks required when social distancing not possible. Community service available.
Bellport – Beaverdam Creek
Saturday, 04/24
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Meet up point at the Center for Environmental Education and Discovery
Volunteer at the link below & choose this event to get more details as we get closer.
www.savethegreatsouthbay.org/volunteer

Creek Defender Blue Point
2021-04-18 09:00 - 12:00
The Great South Bay will only be as healthy as the 50 creeks leading into it. Join Blue Point Creek Defender Jason Borowski as he teams up with the Blue Point Civic Association to clean up along Blue Point’s Namkee, Stillman and Corey Creeks by removing debris that is clogging and choking them.
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. Masks required when social distancing not possible. Community service available.
Blue Point Namkee, Stillman and Corey Creeks
Saturday, April 18
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Meet up at 115 Montauk Highway, Blue Point.
Volunteer at the link below & choose this event to get more details as we get closer.
www.savethegreatsouthbay.org/volunteer

Creek Defender: Carll's River, Babylon
2021-04-17 09:00 - 12:00
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