At 12 noon we'll join hands for 15 minutes, forming a line along the shore as a visible show of support for clean energy solutions and protection of the marine environment.
FAQ:
What if I can't be in Norwalk on Saturday? No problem! Hands Across the Sand is also happening at Silver Sands Beach in Milford and at thousands of other locations all over North America.
Is Hands Across the Sand a beach cleanup project? No -- you don't have to pick up trash.
Does Hands Across the Sand involve swimming or wading? No -- you don't have to get wet.
Is Hands Across the Sand a fund raiser? No -- it's free and no donations are solicited.
Is Hands Across the Sand political? No -- members of all parties and of no party are welcome.
Is Hands Across the Sand religious? No -- people of all faiths and of no faith are welcome.
Is Hands Across the Sand sponsored by any organization? It was founded by an individual, Dave Rauschkolb, in 2009. It's endorsed (not sponsored) by the Sierra Club, Audubon, Surfrider Foundation, Oceana, Defenders of Wildlife, Alaska Wilderness League, Ocean Conservancy, Friends of the Earth, Environment America, 350, MoveOn.org, Center for Biological Diversity and
CleanEnergy.org.
Does Hands Across the Sand have a website? Yes!
http://www.handsacrossthesand.com/