St. John's Pond Watershed Alliance

09/16/2026

Dear Friends,

Last Thursday evening, several hundred neighbors gathered at the edge of St. John’s Pond to celebrate a place that has been part of this community for three hundred years, and to help ensure that it remains here for generations to come.

It was a remarkable evening, and a powerful expression of what this community can accomplish when we come together around something we value.

We are deeply grateful, and we raised more the $315,000!

What happens next

The weir restoration begins this fall.

This is the work your generosity has made possible: rebuilding the century-old spillway that holds the pond in place. After many months of permitting, planning and engineering, the restoration is now moving from plans on paper to work at the pond itself.

A community meeting is coming.

In the coming weeks, we will gather to walk through the restoration plan and construction schedule, discuss what to expect at the pond during the work, and answer your questions. We will share the date as soon as it is confirmed.

Please follow our page to stay updated on the pond restoration efforts.

09/13/2026

Join us this morning for Holy Eucharist at 8:00 and 10:00am. The 10:00 service includes Holy Baptism, welcoming new members into the parish. Come whether you're back from summer travel or visiting for the first time.

St. John's Episcopal Church, Cold Spring Harbor. Worship Sundays at 8 and 10 a.m.

09/13/2026

We had such an amazing night at our second Save the Pond benefit. We are immensely grateful for all of our volunteers, and especially the leadership of Jaclyn Ryan, Kristin Dennehy, and Alex Villari. This night would not have been possible without their leadership, the efforts of all our volunteers, and the support of the local community.

09/11/2026

Today we remember the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

Please hold in prayer all the victims who lost their lives 25 years ago, the first responders, families and all those who continue to suffer from 9/11 related illness.

09/10/2026

There are only a few hours left until the Save the Pond Benefit, we would like to thank all of our generous Sponsors & Friends for their contributions to the St. John's Pond Watershed Alliance.

09/10/2026

09/09/2026

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow for the Second Annual Save the Pond Benefit.

The auction is now live on Gala Bid! Please go to our website to get your tickets and bid on the many things available for auction.

Last Minute Questions:

What should I wear?
Wear something festive or business casual, either is right at home.

What if it rains?
The evening goes on, rain or shine.

Where do I park?
Parking is available in both the lower and upper lots.

Anything else?
If you can, carpool or take a rideshare. It helps keep the lots clear and makes arriving and leaving easier for everyone.

09/08/2026

There are only two days until the Save the Pond Benefit, on Thursday, and still time to get your tickets.

Here is another look at some of what will be available for auction. We are grateful for the generous contributions of the Waterfront Center in Oyster Bay.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day. The second Save the Pond Benefit is just a few days away. We would like to thank one of our local auction donors, the Greenskeeper of CSH, who generously donated Holiday Home Decorations. This is one of the many items that will be available at our live auction this Thursday.

We hope to see you there, please visit our website to get your tickets.

09/07/2026

We are grateful for the generosity of our sponsors & friends, helping us to protect St. John's Pond.