We need volunteer paddlers to help us remove invasive water chestnut plants from local waterways. Ready to paddle and pull? Keep reading for dates and registration details. Don’t have a kayak? That’s ok! Limited loaners are available for some dates through our partner, the Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC). Register early!
2026 Schedule
Paddles in the “Floating Meadows” in Middletown will launch from the boat launch at 181 Johnson Street.
The 2026 paddle dates scheduled below may be changed, so pre-registration is highly recommended. This will allow us to inform you of any changes, including those related to weather or other conditions.
Sat. June 6 @ 4 p.m. — Floating Meadows in Middletown.
Sat. June 13 @ 9 a.m. — Floating Meadows in Middletown (Loaner kayaks available)
Sat. June 20 @ 4 p.m. — Floating Meadows in Middletown (Middletown Pride Event – Loaner kayaks available)
Sat. June 27 @ 9 a.m. — Floating Meadows in Middletown
Sat. July 4 @ 4 p.m. — Floating Meadows in Middletown
Sat. July 11 @ 9 a.m. — Floating Meadows in Middletown (Loaner kayaks available)
Sat. July 18 @ 4 p.m. — Floating Meadows in Middletown
Sat. July 25 @ 9 a.m. — Floating Meadows in Middletown (Loaner kayaks available)
Sat. Aug. 1 @ 4 p.m. — Floating Meadows in Middletown
Sat. Aug. 8 @ 9 a.m. — Floating Meadows in Middletown (Loaner kayaks available)
Need help with the CRC Registration site? Looking for the Middletown Pride Paddle and Pull? Click here for step-by-step instructions.
1.) Start here – CRC Water Chestnut Pulls.
2.) In the top right corner, select the Login link if you have a CRC account or select Join to create a new, free account.
3.) Under Initiatives, select Water Chestnut Pulls.
4.) Select the Jonah Center for Earth and Art image to see four dates AND/OR select the Middletown Pride Paddle and Pull image for that event.
5.) To sign up for one date, select the Join button aligned with your kayak need for that date. If you are signing up for multiple dates, you can select the checkbox next to multiple Join buttons, then select the Join Selected button to complete one registration for all.
Last – Follow the prompts and agree to the Participant Waiver of Liability and Photo Release Form. Your registration is not complete until you select Confirm.