Patriotic Paddle and Picnic

Join the Essex Land Trust and the CT River Museum for an intermediate guided Canoe/Kayak paddle from Essex village to explore Historic Falls River Cove. Jeff Croyle, Essex Land Trust Vice President will lead the paddle. Participants must check-in on site, sign a waiver, and launch their boats prior to the paddle. Please drive down to the ramp to drop off your boat and gear. ELT Volunteers will be there to help you unload. Parking is at the Lay House parking (upper) lot of the CT River Museum; please arrive early. Additional street parking is available.

A BYO (Bring your own) picnic on the CT River Museum lawn will follow the paddle at 1:00 PM. The Corinthian Jazz Band will perform a blend of American favorites and patriotic tunes, ending with a medley to honor our armed forces. Refreshments will be available for purchase. You may decorate your boat and wear red, white, and blue to celebrate the occasion. Please be sure that you and your boat are seaworthy! Participants are solely responsible for providing and use of their own equipment, including pfds.

This event is weather dependent. Please check our Facebook page for updates. Dogs are permitted at this event and must be secured on the water and on leash on land.