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Paddle the Mattapoisett River – part 1

200 Rounseville Road, Rochester, MA 200 Rounseville Road, Rochester, MA, United States

This river is BEAUTIFUL - it reminds me of being in Oz. It's small and windy at the beginning. We will start at Rt 105 in Rochester. Use 200 Rounseville Rd Rochester in your GPS. We’ll paddle for a while, take a break for lunch, and finish up at Wolf Island Road in Rochester. I do not recommend this trip for beginners. It is best suited for boats 14' or under. Please bring a lunch, plenty of water and change of clothes in a ziploc bag. Here’s a preview of the trip, except we’ll be going in at Rounseville Rd.…

$15

Paddle the Mattapoisett River – part 2

140 Wolf Island Road, Rochester MA 140 Wolf Island Road, Rochester, United States

This river is BEAUTIFUL - it reminds me of being in Oz. It's small and windy at the beginning. We will start at 140 Wolf Island Rd, Rochester. We’ll paddle for a while, take a break for lunch, and finish up at Rt 6 in Mattapoisett. I do not recommend this trip for beginners. It is best suited for boats 14′ or under. Please bring a lunch, plenty of water and change of clothes in a ziploc bag. Signing up for this event is a 3-step process: 1. Register here 2. Pay using PayPal. 3. Download, print and sign the…

$15

Music in the Grove

Gertrude Boyden Refuge 1298 Cohannet Street, Taunton, MA

Save the Date ... details to come!

Paddle the Snake River

Snake River 7 Bay Road, Norton, MA, United States

This is a windy river with many tight turns and is challenging for beginners. The trip is suitable for boats 12 feet and under.  Bring a lunch. There is a bridge where we may have to portage so we'll stop there to eat. Directions: Take exit 9 on 495, Bay Street. Head north towards Winnecunnet Pond. You will pass King Philip Road on your left and in 50 yards you will pass over the river. The parking lot is immediately on your right, just after the bridge. Signing up for this event is a 3-step process: 1. Register here 2.…

$15.00

Paddle the Lower Nemasket River

Oliver Mill Park, Middleboro 8 Nemasket St, Middleboro, MA, United States

This is a 6.5 mile trip from Oliver Mill on Route 44 to Titicut Street in Middleboro. Water levels are still high so it could be easy. This river has easy curves but there are several trees we will have to maneuver around. Good upper body strength will be needed to go the 6.5 mile length. Bring a lunch. We'll stop half way and take a break. This is an absolutely beautiful river! Lots of wildlife - blue herons, turtles, so much more. Maybe we'll see some flowers/blooms along the way too. Signing up for this event is a 3-step…

$15

Taunton River Festival

Weir Riverfront Park Taunton, MA, United States

This is a day-long celebration of community spirit featuring live music, a craft fair, children's activities, and educational exhibits. It is a family friendly event, attended by thousands of area residents. Admission is FREE and is open to all. If you are a school, service club, community group, church, environmental organization or a local business that would like to sponsor, host a booth, or run an event in the day's schedule, please email director@savethetaunton.org or call 508-828-1101. For more information on sponsoring this event download the flyer.

Taunton River Wild & Scenic River Run

Oliver Mill Park, Middleboro 8 Nemasket St, Middleboro, MA, United States

Overnight Canoe/Kayak Trip First day, the trip begins at Oliver Mill Park, Nemasket Street near Route 44 in Middleborough. Check-in time is 9 a.m. on Saturday at Oliver Mill. Drop off your canoe/kayak at Oliver Mill and your drive car to Titicut Reservation on Beech St. You'll be given a ride back to Oliver Mill for the start of the trip. Day one ends at Titicut Reservation (overnight stay optional). Second day, (Sunday) check-in time is 9 a.m. at Titicut Reservation. Again, you'll leave your canoe/kayak and drive your car to Weir Waterfront Park. You'll be given a ride back…

Paddle the Taunton River – Part 1

6 Titicut St, Middleboro MA 6 Titicut St, Middleboro, MA, United States

Due to high winds from Hurricane Dorian on Saturday we have rescheduled this trip to September 14. The Taunton River is an easy river, great for anyone wanting to try kayaking or who hasn't been in a while. This will be a 8 mile trip so beginners will need good upper body strength and balance. We'll paddle for a few miles, stop for lunch and then continue on to South Street East in Raynham. Bring a lunch, plenty of water and sunscreen. Low water conditions will cause this trip to be rescheduled. If you would like to do this trip…

$15.00

Paddle the Taunton River – Part 2

Taunton River 9 South Street East, Raynham, MA, United States

DUE TO THE WEATHER WE ARE RESCHEDULING THIS TRIP TO SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2019. Everything else remains the same. This trip picks up where my Sept 7 trip ends. If you do both trips you will see most of the Wild & Scenic Taunton River! Check in time is 9:30 a.m. The trip will begin at 10 a.m. at the launch site, South Street East in Raynham diagonally across from the Riverbend Condominiums. The trip will end approximately four hours later (2 p.m.) at the Weir Riverfront Park on East Water Street in Taunton. Shuttle service will be provided by…

$15.00