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Kickoff Paddle Pittsfield to Lenox – Celebrate our Watershed with HVA
April 10 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join the Housatonic Valley Association to paddle from Pittsfield to Lenox on the beautiful Housatonic River to kick-off the 2024 Celebrate Our Watershed Event. The group will meet at 10:30 am at Fred Garner Park in Pittsfield, MA, at which point we will shuttle vehicles to our takeout location – Decker Boat Ramp, Lenox, MA. The paddle will start with a kick-off event at Fred Garner park, highlighting conservation success in the area. We will put on the water shortly after the kick-off event. The paddle is expected to take 3-4 hours (water level dependent). Participants will receive an email from Julia Rogers, HVA’s Senior Land Protection Manager (jrogers@hvatoday.org) before the event with all logistics and details. HVA reserves the right to cancel the event if needed.
Some boats (two-person canoes) can be reserved, – see check-out for reserving a canoe. If coming alone, participants will be matched with another attendee. If providing your own boat, particpants must provide boat, paddle, and personal flotation devices (PFD). PFDs must be worn at all times during the paddle.
NOTE: Participants should bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and bug spray. Participants must choose appropriate clothing dependent on temperature (no cotton) and must be prepared for cold water.
DATE: Saturday, April 27
TIME: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
LOCATION: Fred Garner River Park, Pomeroy Ave, Pittsfield
