Maine Coast Heritage Trust and Downeast Coastal Conservancy are co-sponsoring a paddle on the Orange River in celebration of World Fish Migration Day.

The day will include:

• Paddle down Orange Lake: enjoy a short hike along the northern lakeshore in MCHT’s Rocky Lake Preserve.
• Paddle and Portage from Orange Lake into Rocky Lake: explore MCHT’s Rocky Lake Preserve.
• Campfire and Picnic: Join us afterward at MCHT’s Orange Lake campsite for a campfire and picnic. Please bring your own snacks and lunch. A special treat of smoked alewives will be provided!

What to bring:

• Bring your own boat, paddles, and life jackets if you have them.
• It will be May in Maine so dress accordingly and be prepared for weather and bugs! Bring an extra layer and a hat.
• Be sure you wear waterproof footwear or shoes you don’t mind getting wet.

Don’t have a boat?

• There are a limited number of boats available free of charge upon request. Contact Jacob van de Sande at jvandesande@mcht.org or (207) 259-5040 to reserve one.

How to get there:

We’ll meet at the MCHT Office at 160 US Rt. 1 in Whiting at 9:30 to carpool to the launch site.

Questions?

For more information, contact Jacob van de Sande at jvandesande@mcht.org or (207) 259-5040