CleanupsEnvironment & SustainabilityParks & Open Space6.6 mi away
Save the Sound
The mission of Save the Sound is to protect and improve the land, air, and water of the whole Long Island Sound region. We use legal and scientific expertise and bring people together to achieve results that benefit our environment for current and future generations.
Volunteer information: Ready to get your hands dirty? As a volunteer, there are many ways you can restore Long Island Sound’s shores and water quality and protect the land, air, and waters of your region. Let us know what volunteer opportunities interest you: Cleanups | Restoration | Water Quality Sampling | Event Support | Policy/Advocacy | Photography | Videography | Translating English to Spanish | Mailings | Data entry | Research
New Haven, CT
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Beardsley Zoo
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is dedicated to acquainting a diverse public to the delicate balance that exists between living things and their environment. Animal exhibits, plantings, graphics, and Zoo programs are to be represented in such a manner as to give the visitor a sense of awareness and concern for the intricate beauty and fragility of our planet.
Volunteer information: Zoo volunteers are an integral part of the Zoo, contributing their time and energy to the Zoo’s education and environmental mission. Whether it is going out on Zoomobiles with the Zoo Educators, talking to visitors, caring for the Zoo grounds, or helping out with the animals, our volunteers make a difference to both our visitors and the staff.
Bridgeport, CT
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Aspetuck Land Trust
Founded in 1966, Aspetuck Land Trust is a non-profit membership organization. Our mission is to protect land forever and connect people to the natural world. Since 1966, Aspetuck Land Trust has preserved over 2,200 acres of land that will be maintained in a natural state in perpetuity. And since 2020 we have protected 260 acres of land!
Volunteer information: We invite you to join the more than 1,700 member supporters of Aspetuck Land Trust who are rolling up their sleeves with us to save land. You can help maintain our properties, research potential gifts, publicize our efforts, and so much more. All kinds of talents are needed. We would love to hear from you with any questions, suggestions, and interests you may have.
Westport, CT
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Steep Rock Association
Protecting Land & Water: The guiding principle of Steep Rock Association’s land preservation initiative is to protect property with high conservation and/or passive recreational value in both a local and regional context.
Enriching Communities: Stewarding 46 miles of scenic nature trails through breathtaking landscapes in Washington.
Feeding Families: Helping to feed 200 families in need each week with organic vegetables grown at Judea Garden. From a small patch of land, it has grown into a sustainable operation, feeding countless families in our community.
Volunteer information: With nearly 6,000 acres of protected land, many sets of eyes, ears and hands are needed to monitor, preserve and maintain our special places in this world. Keeping our operation running smoothly and accurately takes many hours of record keeping and data input. Join us as we work to keep a treasure for generations to come.
Washington, CT
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