On Tuesday, June 14 at 5:30pm the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) is leading a canoe/kayak trip on the downtown portion of the Woonasquatucket River. This easy two-hour paddle from South Water Street to Atwells Avenue and back will give participants a new perspective on the city. We will travel past some of the old mills as well as through Waterplace Park and past downtown Providence where the Woonasquatucket River meets the Moshassuck River to form the Providence River.
"This stretch of the Woonasquatucket is a surprising oasis of wilderness running through the heart of Providence" says Erik Talley, WRWC paddle leader. The complete round trip is about 4 miles. The WRWC has canoes and kayaks available but participants can also bring their own. Life jackets and paddles will be provided with WRWC boats but must be brought by the paddler if they use their own boat.
For participants who are using a WRWC boat, the cost is $20/person. For participants bringing their own boat, the price is $5/person.
This event is part of a series of paddling events called “Explore the Woonasquatucket,” organized by the WRWC this summer and fall throughout the Woonasquatucket River Watershed. Details on the full schedule of paddling events is available on the Watershed Council’s website: http://www.wrwc.org/events.php.
To register or for more information, call or email Erik Talley at (401)481-1376 or [email protected] . Advanced sign-up is required so that we can determine how many boats we need and keep the trip from getting too large.
The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council is a 501c3 non-profit organization working to promote environmental, recreational, and cultural restoration and preservation in the Woonasquatucket watershed.
Contact: Erik Talley, [email protected], (401) 481-1376
Source: Press release via email
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