Events Calendar:

"SPUR-OF-THE-MOMENT" PADDLES :: May 27, 2013 :: varies

New this summer - WPWA staff will take advantage of good weather and a little extra time by running impromptu paddles. This might be a lovely summer evening that's too good to resist or an awesome Saturday afternoon. Most paddles will be run from our office, but we might venture to other sites in the watershed. Get on our email list for a 24 to 48 hour notice of the events. Kayaks will be available to use for an extra donation.

WPWA Member Price: $10.00/person      Non-Member Price: $20.00/person

For More Information Contact: Heather Hamilton: heather@wpwa.org, 401-539-9017

Dragonflies and Damselfies :: July 13, 2013 :: 10 am

Discover the amazing beauty and abilities of dragonflies, and their close cousins - damselflies, during this joint program with AMC. Odonata expert Ginger Brown will do a presentation on the life history and interesting facts about dragonflies in the WPWA conference room. Then we’ll take kayaks onto the Wood River to see the flying wonders in action. Fee includes use of one of WPWA's kayaks. Reduced fee for WPWA and AMC members.

WPWA Member Price: $20.00/person      Non-Member Price: $35.00/person

For More Information Contact: Denise Poyer: denisep@wpwa.org, 401-539-9017

INTRODUCTION TO KAYAKING :: July 20, 2013 :: 9 am to 3 pm

This 6 hour ACA Certified course for beginning kayakers is all about safety on the water, improving paddling skills, and practicing rescue tecniques. Participants will come away from the course with the confidence to explore quiet waters in the watershed. Course is limited to 6. Fee includes kayaks, paddles, and life jackets. Wear appropriate clothes for the weather and water shoes. Expect to get in the water at some point. Bring sun protection, lunch and water.

WPWA Member Price: $40.00/person      Non-Member Price: $50.00/person

For More Information Contact: Denise Poyer: denisep@wpwa.org, 401-539-9017

Tomaquag Museum Tour and Kayak Paddle :: July 21, 2013 :: 1 pm

Narragansett Indians utilized the rivers for many of their daily needs. On this unique program we will start at the Tomaquag Museum in Exeter to learn about traditional uses of the river and examine many of the unique and beautiful museum pieces. Then we will head to the WPWA campus for a paddle up the Wood River to look for plants and animals the Native people may have used. Co-sponsored by the Tomaquag Museum and WPWA. Fee $10 for Museum Tour and additional $10 to use WPWA kayaks for the paddle.

Price: $10.00/person

Kayaks: A limited number of single person 9 foot kayaks are available for this event at a price of $10 for WPWA members or $20 for non-members. Boats may be reserved when you register for the event.

For More Information Contact: Denise Poyer: denisep@wpwa.org, 40-539-9017

JULY FULL MOON PADDLE :: July 22, 2013 :: 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Join WPWA on this delightful summer evening paddle heading upstream on the Wood River from the WPWA campus. Put your boat in the water as the sun sets and paddle back as the full moon rises over the river. Enjoy the natural beauty of the river at a truely lovely time of the day. This very easy paddle is suitable for all skill levels. Paddlers must wear appropriate life jackets - no self inflatables. Bring water and a headlamp. You may also reserve a single person 9-foot kayak for an extra donation.

WPWA Member Price: $10.00/person      Non-Member Price: $20.00/person

Kayaks: A limited number of single person 9 foot kayaks are available for this event at a price of $10 for WPWA members or $20 for non-members. Boats may be reserved when you register for the event.

For More Information Contact: Denise Poyer: denisep@wpwa.org, 401-539-9017

INTRODUCTION TO KAYAKING :: August 17, 2013 :: 9 am to 3 pm

Last chance this summer to take this popular 6 hour ACA Certified course for beginning kayakers. The course is all about safety on the water, improving paddling skills, and practicing rescue techniques. Participants will come away from the course with the confidence to explore quiet waters in the watershed. Course limited to 6. Fee includes kayaks, paddles, and life jackets. Wear appropriate clothes for the weather and water shoes. Expect to get into the water at some point. Bring sun protection, lunch and water.
Pre-registration required.

WPWA Member Price: $40.00/person      Non-Member Price: $50.00/person

For More Information Contact: Denise Poye: denisep@wpwa.org, 401-539-9017

AUGUST FULL MOON PADDLE :: August 20, 2013 :: 7 pm to 9 pm

Join WPWA on this delightful summer evening paddle, this time heading upstream on the Queen River from the Glen Rock Resevoir. Begin your adventure as the sun sets & paddle back as the full moon rises over the river. Paddlers must wear appropriate life jackets - no self inflatables. Bring water and headlamps. Limited number of single person 9-foot kayaks are available for an extra donation.

WPWA Member Price: $10.00/person      Non-Member Price: $20.00/person

Kayaks: A limited number of single person 9 foot kayaks are available for this event at a price of $10 for WPWA members or $20 for non-members. Boats may be reserved when you register for the event.

For More Information Contact: The WPWA Office: info@wpwa.org, (401) 539-9017

ROW & GLOW BIOLUMINESCENT PADDLE :: August 23, 2013 :: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

During summer months, as the water temperatures rise, ctenophores, or comb jellyfish, make their way into estuaries and salt ponds in southern RI. One of the most remarkable characteristics of these small creatures is their ability to glow when agitated. WPWA and the Salt Ponds Coalition join forces for this interesting paddle on a salt pond in Charlestown, RI, to experience this natural light show after dark. Paddlers will be amazed by the colors emitted by the comb jellies in the water with every stroke of their paddle. Information about the critters and their habitats will be discussed. Since this paddle takes place after dark, be sure to bring headlamps or flashlights. A limited number of single-person 9 foot kayaks are available for an extra donation. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

WPWA Member Price: $10.00/person      Non-Member Price: $20.00/person

Kayaks: A limited number of single person 9 foot kayaks are available for this event at a price of $10 for WPWA members or $20 for non-members. Boats may be reserved when you register for the event.

For More Information Contact: Heather Hamilton: heather@wpwa.org, 401-539-9017

LOWER WOOD RIVER FALL PADDLE :: October 12, 2013 :: 9 am to 2 pm

The colors of fall make this Wood River experience even more beautiful. We'll follow the new WPWA map on this seven-mile paddle beginning at Switch Road put-in & ending at Alton Pond in Hopkinton. This is an intermediate level paddle, suitable for most levels. Paddlers must wear appropriate life jackets - no self inflatables. Bring lunch, water, and sun protection.
Limited number of single person 9-foot kayaks are available for an extra donation. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

WPWA Member Price: $10.00/person      Non-Member Price: $20.00/person

Kayaks: A limited number of single person 9 foot kayaks are available for this event at a price of $10 for WPWA members or $20 for non-members. Boats may be reserved when you register for the event.

For More Information Contact: Denise Poyer: denisep@wpwa.og, 401-539-9017