Canoe Kayak Paddle

The Jonah Center for Earth and Art invites the public to a
Saturday canoe and kayak paddle on the lower Mattabesset and Coginchaug Rivers,
as well as the “Floating Meadows” where those two rivers converge.

The tour
departs at high tide from the boathouse ramp on the Connecticut River, 46
Harbor Drive, Middletown, on Saturday, June 22, at 11 a.m. Paddlers should
return to the starting point within 3 hours after launching.

 



In addition to learning about the history and ecology of the
river and freshwater tidal wetlands, participants will search for invasive and
harmful water chestnut plants that have been found in other stretches of the
river.

Naturalist Jim Sipperly will be along to help us learn about the watershed.
Also, a group of fourth graders from Macdonough School in Middletown will be on
board to explore this scenic waterway that surrounds their neighborhood.

 



Participants will also be encouraged to pick up plastic
bottles, cans, and other debris as part of the Jonah Center’s ongoing effort to
beautify and protect our local waterways.

Paddlers need to provide their own boats, paddles, drinking water,
snacks, sunscreen, and life jackets.

To help cover insurance costs for this
event, each participant is asked to make a $10 donation to the Jonah Center.

 



Advance registration is not required.  Visit www.thejonahcenter.org
and click “send us a message,” or call 860-398-3771 for more information or for
a last minute update in case of bad weather.