As part of the Housatonic Valley Association’s Celebrate the Watershed event, HVA is partnering with the organization Q-MoB (Queer Men of the Berkshires) for a paddle on the Housatonic River. They’ll launch at Decker Landing and paddle downstream and back enjoying a relaxing late day paddle, and experience wetlands, diverse birds & wildlife, & scenic views and have a lot of fun with diverse LGBTQ+ people & their families. Canoes & personal flotation devices will be provided for all adults and children 10 & up. And there will be a potluck dinner after.

This trip is for all LGBTQ+ people, and is especially welcoming to beginners, families (10 & up), and diverse people who may never have canoed before. There are only 15 spaces for canoers, but more experienced canoers and kayakers are encouraged to bring their own boats if they want to volunteer to mentor beginners.

DATE: Saturday, June 24

TIME: 4:00 PM — 6:30 PM

LOCATION: George L. Darey Housatonic Valley Wildlife Management Area Parking, New Lenox Rd, Lenox, MA

Click here for more information and to reserve a spot in a canoe!