Events

Build a robo-crab and compare their movements to real crabs from our touch tank!

Join this virtual meeting to learn about the planned nature-based solutions to address coastal erosion and non-native invasive vegetation at Winter Island Park. With funding from the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management since 2023, the City of Salem has moved the project to a fully permitted design and is working to secure grant funding… Read More »Resilient Together: Winter Island Park Bank Restoration Project (Virtual Meeting)  

Join us for our 6th Annual Bittersweet Battle at Winter Island Park! This annual volunteer event focuses on removing Oriental Bittersweet, an aggressive invasive vine that can overtakes trees, shrubs, and native habitats. Bittersweet removal is tough but critical work, requiring long-term management to protect Winter Island’s ecosystem and prevent further spread. Your help makes a… Read More »Bitter Sweet Removal – Winter Island

Get hands-on with shells as we squish, roll, and design our own clay mollusks and patterned shell creations. Registration Required: https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/super-shells-with-salem-sound-coastwatch-2/

Join us for a Sandy Beach Cleanup at John L. George Park! This volunteer event focuses on removing trash and debris from the shoreline to help keep our coastal waters clean and healthy. Beach cleanups play an important role in protecting marine life and preventing litter from washing into Salem Sound. Your help makes a… Read More »Public Clean Up – Danvers

Copper Dog Books Giveback Night Shop during this event and 20% of your purchase will be donated to Salem Sound Coastwatch to support local marine conservation, environmental education, and clean water initiatives. Come browse great books while supporting the health of our local ocean and coastline.

Learn about and Salem Sound Coastwatch’s Horseshoe Crab Survey and how to participate. We will go over the historical significance of horseshoe crabs, identification techniques, and how to record your data online. Your participation in this survey helps us monitor spawning patterns and distribution in Salem Sound! This event will be hosted on zoom. A… Read More »Horseshoe Crab Training

Join us for a clean up at Salem Willow's Park and Deadhorse Beach! All supplies, including trash bags, pickers, and gloves will be provided. Please dress appropriately for outdoor activities and the weather. We will meet in the by the clam shack. Registration is required. To sign up, please email Susan Marsh at susan.marsh@salemsound.org