Travel in time as you paddle with Brian Donahue, Brandeis University history professor and expert on the Sudbury River. Paddle to Sherman's Bridge through the wide meadows that prompted the founding of Wayland and Sudbury and hear stories of a fascinating and sometimes lurid past. Meet at the Rte. 20 boat launch in Wayland. Bring your canoe or kayak and life jacket (required). Cars will be available at Sherman's Bridge Rd. to shuttle you back. For more information: (508)-358-2980.

Enjoy a calm 2-hour paddle and learn some history of the river in Saxonville and current threats from invasive aquatic vegetation. You are likely to spot a great blue heron, a kingfisher, a myriad of ducks and geese with chicks, and turtles sunning themselves, and maybe a bald eagle! There’s also the option of leisurely picking up shoreline debris and observing an invasive water chestnut hand-pulling removal demonstration. Please RSVP and indicate if you need to reserve a canoe for this event via the registration form. Contact for any questions about the paddle.

Enjoy a calm 2-hour paddle and learn some history of the river in Saxonville and current threats from invasive aquatic vegetation. You are likely to spot a great blue heron, a kingfisher, a myriad of ducks and geese with chicks, and turtles sunning themselves, and maybe a bald eagle! There’s also the option of leisurely picking up shoreline debris and observing an invasive water chestnut hand-pulling removal demonstration. Please RSVP and indicate if you need to reserve a canoe for this event via the registration form. Contact for any questions about the paddle.

An approximately 4 hour flat water paddle to Lowell and back, using the North Billerica Fire Station ramp to put-in and take out. Despite the fact that this section is not designated "Wild & Scenic" (due to the dam impoundments), it is an absolutely scenic paddle! Meet at the North Billerica Fire Station, 21 Lowell Street, North Billerica, MA.

A sunrise paddle along the Concord River through the Carlisle, Bedford and Billerica sections of Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, with a stop for a hearty breakfast at a casual riverside restaurant. Meet at 5:15 AM at the Bedford Boat Launch on Rt. 225 at the Bedford/Carlisle town line. Bring your own canoe or kayak and a wearable PFD in good condition, appropriate clothing for a 2-3 hour paddle, binoculars if you have them, and drinking water.

End Riverfest on Sunday by celebrating the arrival of summer with Musketaquid and OARS at The Old Manse. Whether you walk, ride or paddle to the event, bring a picnic and enjoy live music in the orchard starting at 6pm!

Live Music - Enjoy songs by Sawyer Lawson & Greg Blair

Earth Floats - Add natural materials to Earth Floats and help launch them down the river!

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