Woodbridge Earth Day 2026: Record Crowds & Greener Impact

Despite rainy conditions, Woodbridge’s 2026 Earth Day celebration brought out record crowds and delivered a powerful demonstration of community-driven sustainability in action.

More than 1,600 residents and visitors gathered in the Town Center Campus, on Saturday, April 25, to take part in a full d education, hands-on activities, and community engagement. The event showcased Woodbridge’s continued leadership in local sustainability efforts and proved that even challenging weather could not dampen the community’s commitment.

“Earth Day is a reminder that while the challenges facing our planet are global, the solutions often begin right here at home through local action and stewardship,” said First Selectman Mica Cardozo.

“This event reflects what Woodbridge does best, coming together with purpose.”

The scale and impact of the event were significant:

• 1,600+ attendees
• 100 volunteers supporting the event
• 42 local market vendors and farms
• 47 educational exhibits and activities
• 9 food trucks
• 16 live performances
• 1,704 lbs of clothing and shoes redistributed through Freecycle (217 bags)
• 1,652 lbs of clothing and shoes donated to charities and Goodwill (120 bags)
• 852 lbs of bicycles rehomed
• 31 roads cleaned through the Rid Litter community cleanup
• 1,000+ books rehomed through the Friends of the Woodbridge Library
• 25 items repaired at the Fix-It Station
• 21 sponsors supporting the event

In total, thousands of pounds of reusable goods were diverted from the waste stream, reinforcing the event’s focus on practical, everyday sustainability.

The Town extends special thanks to the Sustainability Committee Chair, Hillary Drumm, for her ongoing dedication to advancing sustainability initiatives in Woodbridge and the entire Woodbridge Sustainability Committee for their leadership, vision, and months of planning that made the event possible.

The event was also made possible through strong collaboration among Town departments, including Public Works, Police, the Woodbridge Library, and the Recreation Department, as well as the support of dozens of volunteers and community partners.

“An event of this scale does not happen in a vacuum,” Cardozo added. “It reflects months of coordination across Town departments, including Public Works, the Woodbridge Police Department, the Woodbridge Library, and Recreation, as well as the dedication of our volunteers, community partners, and sponsors.”

From the Rid Litter initiative, educational programming, and repurposing efforts, Earth Day 2026 offered residents tangible ways to reduce waste, support local businesses, and engage in environmental stewardship.

A centerpiece of the event was the annual Clothing Free-Cycle and resale boutique, which was expanded to a two-day experience this year, giving even more residents the opportunity to donate, shop, and keep thousands of pounds of clothing in circulation rather than entering the waste stream.

The Town of Woodbridge thanks all who participated, both behind the scenes and in attendance, for making this year’s Earth Day a meaningful and measurable success.