# River2Sound

> River2Sound is a non-profit on the Connecticut shoreline, based in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, that connects people with the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound through hands-on maritime science, history and stewardship programs. It was formerly called Maritime Education Network. Tagline: Learn · Connect · Protect.

Mission: To connect people with the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound through education, scientific inquiry, stewardship, and community engagement.

## Key pages

- [Home](https://river2sound.org/): Who River2Sound is, this month’s theme, and ways to take part.
- [About: Our Story](https://river2sound.org/about/): Mission, vision, values, promise and 25+ year history in Old Saybrook, CT.
- [Programs](https://river2sound.org/programs/): Year One programs for families, kids, homeschoolers, adults and groups, plus monthly themes.
- [Events](https://river2sound.org/events/): Upcoming dated events (only permit-approved walks are listed).
- [Partnerships](https://river2sound.org/partnerships/): Who we partner with, eight ways to partner, partnership models and sponsorship.
- [Strategic Plan](https://river2sound.org/strategic-plan/): Charting the Course 2026–2029 (working draft): five priorities, timeline and signature initiatives.
- [Get Involved](https://river2sound.org/get-involved/): Volunteer roles and pathway, sponsorship, giving and sharing alumni stories.
- [Contact](https://river2sound.org/contact/): Contact form for questions, groups, schools, partnerships, sponsorship and media.

## Programs (Year One, September 2026 – August 2027)

- [Maritime Discovery Lab](https://river2sound.org/programs/discovery-lab/): A 90-minute, hands-on lab for ages 6–12, built around each month's shoreline theme. Ages 6–12, with a parent or guardian.
- [Family Maritime Night](https://river2sound.org/programs/family-night/): A relaxed monthly evening of shoreline discovery for children and grown-ups together. All ages, children with their families.
- [Guided Nature Walks](https://river2sound.org/programs/guided-nature-walks/): Small-group walks across tidal flats, salt marsh and tide pools, led by trained volunteer guides. All ages. Under-18s walk with a parent or guardian.
- [Maritime History Walking Tours](https://river2sound.org/programs/history-lore-tours/): Walking tours of shoreline villages and burial grounds, sharing the maritime history and legends of the lower Connecticut River. Teens and adults; families welcome.
- [Scout, Homeschool & Community Group Programs](https://river2sound.org/programs/private-groups/): Private programs for Scout troops, homeschool co-ops and community groups, shaped around your goals. Tailored to your group.
- [Birthday & Private Packages](https://river2sound.org/programs/birthday-packages/): A private, hands-on maritime party or celebration for your child and their friends. Tailored to the birthday child and guests.

## Optional

- [Full text for language models](https://river2sound.org/llms-full.txt): mission, values, all programs, monthly themes and policies in one file.
- [Privacy](https://river2sound.org/privacy/): What the site collects (no tracking cookies) and how messages are handled.
- [Accessibility](https://river2sound.org/accessibility/): WCAG 2.2 AA commitment and how to report a barrier.
- [Photo policy](https://river2sound.org/photo-policy/): Consent rules for participant photos and removal requests.