Upcoming Events 

Educational and Clean-up Paddle
Lower Mattabesset and Coginchaug Rivers

Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m. (departing from Harbor Park on the Connecticut River)

Naturalists Kate Miller and Eric Mosher will offer short talks on river bank ecology, biodiversity, and habitat preservation along the way. Participants will 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. The tour will begin on the Connecticut River, departing  from the boat ramp next to Harbor Park in Middletown on Sat. June 20 at 10 a.m.. Paddlers will return to the starting point between 1 and 2 p.m. There will be two stops for rest. All paddlers are welcome.

Paddlers need to provide their own boats, life jackets, paddles, drinking water, and snacks. Advance registration is not necessary, and there is no charge for the event. You may call (860) 346-6657 x13  for more information.