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 […]
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 - 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 - 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 […]