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. 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. (Note: No more loaner kayaks are available. All have been reserved.)
Sat. June 6 @ 4 p.m. — Floating Meadows in Middletown.
Sat. June 13 @ 9 a.m. — Floating Meadows in Middletown
Sat. June 20 @ 4 p.m. — Floating Meadows in Middletown – Middletown Pride Paddle & Pull Event – Requires CRC Registration – See instructions below
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
Sat. July 18 @ 4 p.m. — Floating Meadows in Middletown
Sat. July 25 @ 9 a.m. — Floating Meadows in Middletown
Sat. Aug. 1 @ 4 p.m. — Floating Meadows in Middletown
Sat. Aug. 8 @ 9 a.m. — Floating Meadows in Middletown
Click Here To Begin the Registration Process.
How to register 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 June 20th 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.