Our “Paddle With A Purpose” schedule for 2024 has been set.  We need lots of volunteers to remove as many water chestnut plants as possible between June 1 and late July.

Please use the Paddle Registration Form to register for any of the events listed (see below the “continue reading” hyperlink). By registering, you will receive last-minute news on changes of plans due to weather or other factors. The Connecticut River Conservancy, has a limited number of loaner kayaks but you need to reserve one when you register.

Paddles in the “Floating Meadows” in Middletown will launch from the boat launch at 181 Johnson Street.  Paddles in “Keeney Cove” in Glastonbury will launch from the end of Point Road.  Paddles in Pecausett Pond in Portland launch from Portland Boat Works at 1 Grove Street.

Sat. June 1 @ 9 a.m. — Floating Meadows in Middletown

Sat. June 8 @ 9 a.m. — Keeney Cove in Glastonbury

Mon. June 10 @ 6 p.m. — Floating Meadows or Pecausett Pond in Portland (TBD)

Sat. June 15 @ 9 a.m. — Floating Meadows in Middletown

Sat. June 22 — CT River Conservancy paddle in Holyoke (Details to come.)

Tues. June 25 @ 6 p.m. — Floating Meadows or Pecausett Pond in Portland (TBD)

Sat. June 29 @ 9 a.m. — Floating Meadows in Middletown

Sat. July 7 @ 9 a.m. — Keeney Cove in Glastonbury

Sat. July 13 @ 9 a.m. — Mega-pull in Floating Meadows, followed by Pizza Party

Sat. July 20 @ 9 a.m. — Keeney Cove in Glastonbury

Tues. July 23 @ 5 p.m. — Pecausett Pond in Portland

Sat. July 27 @ 9 a.m. — Floating Meadows in Middletown