Upcoming Events

Educational Paddle
Saturday, June 5
Launch time: at 9 a.m. from Harbor Park near the boathouses.
Leader-Contact person: Beth Emery

Explore the Mattabesset Canoe/Kayak Trail as part of Connecticut Forest and Park Association’s Connecticut Trails Day.

The trip will start and end at Harbor Park in Middletown, and will take 3-4 hours. Participants must provide their own boats, paddles and lifejackets. You will be asked to sign a waiver to join the group paddle. Bring water, sunscreen, and snack. There will be at least one stop to rest and stretch.

River historian and environmental journalist Erik Hesselberg will be on the trip to tell us how these rivers were used in the past. Heavy rain or threat of thunderstorms cancels. If in doubt, call 860-346-7387 on the morning of the event for a recorded message to confirm or cancel the paddle.