Leaf-peeping: unique point of view on Saturday

 

Paddle Trip   This Saturday, 10/28, 1pm   Join WPWA to view spectacular fall color from Frying Pan Pond and beyond. This paddle is great for beginners and wildlife viewing.    The quiet of the Upper Wood River and Frying Pan Pond is serene and peaceful. It is no wonder that the Wood-Pawcatuck watershed received prestigious, national recognition and protections as "Wild and Scenic."   Boats and gear are available for reservation. In addition to WPWA's fleet of single person kayaks, several canoes and tandem kayaks are available. Tandems (2 person kayaks) are easy to maneuver and great for an adult to share with a child under 11. To request a canoe or tandem, email Kassi@wpwa.org. The group will launch by 1:20 pm and return around 3:30 pm.   Cost is $15 for members, $20 for non-members. WPWA members at the Trout level or above have free access to kayaks. *But Dragonfly level and non-members will be charged an additional $20 per boat.   If you are a WPWA Otter, Osprey, or Eagle Member, the program is free and you will not be asked for payment when you register online. For More Information Contact: Kassi Donnelly: kassi@wpwa.org Visit wpwa.org under events, or click the registration button below. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Leaf-Peeping Paddle October 28, 2023 1:00 pm Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association Hope Valley, RI $20.00     Education Update   School season has begun! Students have joined WPWA weekly for the past month.     University of Rhode Island - sampled and identified aquatic bugs to infer water quality. Downriver from the WPWA Campus, a lot of oxygen and clean, cold water flows. Great habitat for macroinvertebrates (aquatic bugs, without backbones, that you can see with your eyes).   University of Rhode Island - hiked along the Wood River, seeking inspiration for their River Stories class. They noticed how the river changed tempo and volume as they walked past waterfalls, a babbling brook and back to the main river. They explored a pavilion, built historically and rebuilt more recently. They climbed, hiked, identified and generally connected this local spot with a natural place they held dearly.    Meadowbrook Waldorf School - paddled the upper Wood River, hearing birds such as the kingfisher, blue jays and crows. A golden-crowned kinglet was quite talkative and fooled the group, as if a woodpecker was present! A beaver or otter graced the water near six students. Turtles also showed themselves to this patient, relatively quiet and enthusiastic youth group.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Contact Information Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association 203 Arcadia Road Hope Valley, RI 02832 401-539-9017 http://www.wpwa.org