This event is hosted by the Kestrel Land Trust, in collaboration with Adventure East and the Northeast Wildlife Team. Pre-registration is required (and is limited to 20 participants) via the “Register” link below.

Paddling is a wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors and connect with nature in a low-impact way that offers a unique perspective you can’t get from the shore. It also offers many physical, mental, and emotional health benefits. Join us on Saturday, May 10, 1:00-3:00 PM, for a guided canoe paddle on Lake Warner with wildlife ecologist Brad Timm.

As we tour the lake, we’ll be looking for wildlife and native plant species (26 have been identified according to a 2024 report of Lake Warner). You’re likely to see a variety of birds and ducks—perhaps a great blue heron wading in the grass—while enjoying a peaceful, scenic afternoon canoeing from the boat launch north towards the Mill River inlet. This 70-acre historic millpond is more than 100 years old, and surrounded by tranquil farmland, woodlands, and wetlands in the heart of North Hadley. The natural beauty of the lake and the winding water trail through the lily pads on the water’s edge make for a meditative experience.

Register here (required)