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Guided Kayaking: Waterlilies and Pickerelweed Tour in Middletown, CT | The 860 Life

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Guided Kayaking: Waterlilies and Pickerelweed Tour

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Explore the vibrant freshwater tidal marsh on a beginner-friendly guided kayaking tour featuring waterlilies and pickerelweed. Paddle through the lush aquatic gardens of the Coginchaug and Mattabesset rivers while spotting painted turtles basking on logs. This peaceful daytime excursion offers a perfect chance to enjoy local wildlife and the peak bloom of summer flowers. All equipment is provided, making it easy for newcomers to join in.

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Sat, Jul 11

2:45 PM – 5:15 PM

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Forest City Brewing · Middletown

180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT · Map

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Glide through the vibrant summer colors of the Coginchaug and Mattabesset rivers on a beginner-friendly daytime paddle through the heart of the freshwater tidal marsh.

We will navigate lush aquatic gardens blanketed in stunning yellow waterlilies and the spiked purple blooms of pickerelweed, while keeping an eye out for painted turtles basking on sun-warmed logs.

It is a peaceful, sun-drenched excursion perfect for spotting local wildlife and enjoying the peak season for these flowers.

All equipment included, beginner friendly.

Visit www.WanderlustEcotours.com to register or for more details.

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