Learn by exploring
Every River2Sound program is hands-on and rooted in this place: the tidal flats, salt marshes, river villages and open water where the Connecticut River meets Long Island Sound.
We follow one simple wildlife rule: observe where found. We look closely, then leave everything as we found it.
Year one
We are starting small and building trust, beginning with these programs in our first year (September 2026 to August 2027). Choose an audience to narrow the list.
Hands-on science for young explorers
A 90-minute, hands-on lab for ages 6–12, built around each month's shoreline theme.
A monthly evening for the whole family
A relaxed monthly evening of shoreline discovery for children and grown-ups together.
Shoreline explorations
Small-group walks across tidal flats, salt marsh and tide pools, led by trained volunteer guides.
Local lore & legends
Walking tours of shoreline villages and burial grounds, sharing the maritime history and legends of the lower Connecticut River.
Bring River2Sound to your group
Private programs for Scout troops, homeschool co-ops and community groups, shaped around your goals.
A shoreline celebration
A private, hands-on maritime party or celebration for your child and their friends.
No launch programs for this audience yet. See what is coming during the year below.
Coming during the year
As our volunteers and partners grow, we plan to add these programs through Year One. Dates will be announced here.
Gentle, playful shoreline discovery for our youngest explorers, ages 3–6, with their grown-ups.
Multi-session series for homeschool learners: Long Island Sound Science, Junior Marine Biologists and Maritime Engineering.
Evening talks and conversations on the maritime history of the river and the shoreline.
An informal get-together for adults who want to learn more about the shoreline, over a cup of coffee.
Authors, scientists and local historians sharing their work on the River and the Sound.
Hands-on shoreline sessions during school vacations, for children who want more to explore.
Build, tinker and design around maritime ideas, following the monthly themes.
By audience
Monthly themes
Each month brings a new theme, so there is always something fresh to discover.
Fees for each program will be posted before registration opens. If cost is a barrier for your family, pleasetalk to us. We are working with sponsors to keep programs within reach.
Scout troops, homeschool co-ops, clubs and community groups can book a program shaped around them.
