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Menunkatuck Audubon: West River Canoe Trip

200 Derby Avenue, New Haven, CT 200 Derby Avenue, New Haven, CT, United States

Join Menunkatuck and New Haven Parks' Ranger Harry Coyle for a leisurely canoe trip up the West River from Barnard Nature Center, past the Westville Music Bowl (formerly the Connecticut Tennis Center), and through Edgewood Park as far as the water level allows. Lingering birds may include Great Blue Herons, Great Egrets, late migrating sandpipers, ... Read more

Mattabeseck Audubon Society: Canoe or Kayak Selden Creek

East Haddam launch area in parking lot next to Ferry Landing, near Selden Creek East Haddam, CT, United States

Selden Creek meanders through woods and marshes, with side-creeks that head into pristine areas of Selden Island Park and Nature Conservancy lands. Meet at East Haddam launch area in parking lot next to Ferry landing. Bring canoe or kayak, and your lunch. Call Larry Cyrulik for details 342-4785 or Pat Rasch 635-1880

Menunkatuck Audubon: West River Water Festival

West River Memorial Park 200 Derby Ave., New Haven, CT, United States

The Tenth Annual West River Water Fest will splash down at West River Memorial Park on Saturday, July 8, taking place from 1 to 4 p.m. at West River Memorial Park at the corner of Ella T. Grasso Boulevard and Route 34 (Barnard Nature Center) This year’s activities will focus on teaching about the nature ... Read more

Mattabeseck Audubon Society: Canoe Trip

Salmon River Colchester, CT, United States

Salmon River has a surprising amount of bio­diversity. Customize trip length to your own schedule—a few hours or whole day. Meet at the East Haddam boat launch site (±8:30-8:45 a.m.) and paddle to Leesville dam. Bring canoe or kayak, and your lunch. Call Larry Cyrulik for details 860-342-4785 or Pat Rasch 860-635-1880.

Litchfield Hills Audubon Society: Paddling Trip at Mohawk Pond in Cornwall

Mohawk Pond Cornwall, CT

June 25, 2024 Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.. Event: Paddling Trip at Mohawk Pond in Cornwall Please contact Ann Orsillo at 910-880-1518 or Pam Hicks at 203-922-2684 for additional information and directions if needed. Bring your own kayak or canoe, PFD, water, snacks, binoculars, sunscreen, and a towel. Copy following link into browser for directions to boat ... Read more

Litchfield Hills Audubon Society: Paddling at Charles E. Wheeler Wildlife Area

Charles Wheeler Salt Marsh Milford, CT, United States

Join Pam Hicks and Marie Kennedy for a gentle paddle through the marsh waters in Milford, on the Long Island Sound. We’ll look for shorebirds, Ospreys, and waterfowl while we take in the beautiful waterways. Pack a picnic lunch and bring something to share with others. Meet us at 69 Court Street, Milford. Please have ... Read more