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SUMMARY:Birding Paddle on Lower Long Pond
DESCRIPTION:Paddle the winding marsh of Lower Long Pond and get a look at the birds who call it home. \nPhoto courtesy of Brian Rimm \nGuided by Maine Master Naturalist Julia Hanauer-Milne and 7 Lakes Alliance staff Sally Whittington\, we will paddle upstream from the Wings Mills Dam to look for birds that live in and around this winding marsh ecosystem. \n  \nThings to bring\n\nSun protection\nPaddle Craft (canoe\, kayak\, paddle board)\n\n7 Lakes Alliance has one canoe that can be borrowed for this event. Please email sally.whittington@7lakesalliance.org to inquire.\n\n\nBinoculars if you have them\nWater and snacks to be out on the water for a few hours\nRecommended to bring a change of clothes\n\nMeeting location\nPark in the large parking lot at the Wings Mills Dam\, located off Wings Mills Road in Belgrade. Exact location: 44°25’59.5″N 69°54’04.7″W\, can be put into your GPS to bring you to the parking lot. \nEvent Policies\n\nWe ask everyone attending 7 Lakes Alliance events to treat people\, plants\, and animals with respect.\n7 Lakes staff may be taking pictures during this event. If you would not like to be photographed\, please let staff know during the event or contact staff ahead of time.\nPets will not be allowed at this event.\nSafety is our primary concern. If you are acting in an unsafe way\, 7 Lakes Alliance will ask you to leave the event.\n\nPhoto courtesy of Brian Rimm
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/birding-paddle-on-lower-long-pond-2/
CATEGORIES:family friendly,Paddle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T123000
DTSTAMP:20260706T173222Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Paddle in Mercer Bog
DESCRIPTION:Explore the wildlife of a protected bog in Mercer! \nMercer Bog \nJoin us for a paddle on Mercer Bog Stream\, a 371 acre Wildlife Management area that has open\, shallow water perfect for kayaking and canoeing. Along the edge of fresh meadow\, marsh and swamp areas\, we’ll see waterfowl\, turtles\, and interesting aquatic plants.  Put-in will be near a small dam in Mercer\, then we’ll paddle into the open water and up into the small stream and back. \nParking\nMeet at the Mercer Historical Society\, located at 77 Main Street\, Mercer\, ME 04957. We will drop off canoes & kayaks on the south side of the dam on Main Street\, and then park at the Historical Society Building. 7 Lakes Alliance staff and volunteers will be there to help with parking and unloading boats. \n		\n			parking location		\n\n  \nWhat to Bring:\n\nPaddle craft: canoe\, kayak\, paddle board\nLifejacket/PFD: must be warn the entire program\nSun protection: sunscreen\, hat\, long sleeves\nWater & snacks to be out on the water for a couple of hours\n\n7 Lakes has a couple of canoes to borrow if you do not have your own paddle craft. Email sally.whittington@7lakesalliance.org to reserve a canoe for this event. \n  \nEvent Policies\n\nWe ask everyone attending 7 Lakes Alliance events to treat people\, plants\, and animals with respect.\n7 Lakes staff may be taking pictures during this event. If you would not like to be photographed\, please let staff know during the event or contact staff ahead of time.\nPets will not be allowed at this event.\nSafety is our primary concern. If you are acting in an unsafe way\, 7 Lakes Alliance will ask you to leave the event.
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/guided-paddle-in-mercer-bog/
CATEGORIES:Paddle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T120000
DTSTAMP:20260707T141149Z
CREATED:20260707T141149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T141149Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Paddle on Long Pond
DESCRIPTION:Paddle up the shoreline of Long Pond to see a unique aquatic and wetland plants. \nPhoto by Alicia MacLeay \nGuided by 7 Lakes Alliance staff Josie Miller\, we will paddle north from the Long Pond Boat Launch to see unique plants in this wetland ecosystem. \n  \nThings to bring\n\nSun protection\nPaddle Craft (canoe\, kayak\, paddle board)\n\n7 Lakes Alliance has one canoe that can be borrowed for this event. Please email sally.whittington@7lakesalliance.org to inquire.\n\n\nBinoculars if you have them\nWater and snacks to be out on the water for a couple hours\nRecommended to bring a change of clothes\n\nMeeting location\nPark at the Long Pond Boat Launch located on Castle Island Road\, just west of Castle Island Camps. These coordinates can be put directly into your GPS to bring you to the launch: 44°30’43.0″N 69°54’45.7″W. Plan to meet 5-10 minutes before 10 am so we have time to get gear ready and check the paddle craft over. \nEvent Policies\n\nWe ask everyone attending 7 Lakes Alliance events to treat people\, plants\, and animals with respect.\n7 Lakes staff may be taking pictures during this event. If you would not like to be photographed\, please let staff know during the event or contact staff ahead of time.\nPets will not be allowed at this event.\nSafety is our primary concern. If you are acting in an unsafe way\, 7 Lakes Alliance will ask you to leave the event.\n\nFragrant Water Lillies
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/guided-paddle-on-long-pond/
CATEGORIES:family friendly,Paddle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T120000
DTSTAMP:20260713T174250Z
CREATED:20260515T155141Z
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SUMMARY:Great Pond Flatwater Frenzy
DESCRIPTION:Grab your paddles and gear up for the inaugural Great Pond Flatwater Frenzy paddle race! \n \nJoin us on Great Pond for the inaugural Flatwater Frenzy\, an exciting new collaboration between 7 Lakes Alliance and Belgrade recreation. Launching on Saturday\, July 18 from the Center for All Seasons\, this event offers a fresh way for year-round residents\, seasonal neighbors\, and visitors to connect with the stunning Belgrade Lakes watershed. \nWhether you are looking for a challenge or a casual float\, we have a course for you! \n\nThe Main Race: A competitive 6.5-mile course for the seasoned paddlers.\nThe Party Paddle: A shorter\, relaxed course perfect for families and fun.\n\nJoin the Party Paddle!
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/great-pond-flatwater-frenzy/
LOCATION:Belgrade Center for All Seasons\, 1 Center Dr\, Belgrade\, Maine\, 07917
CATEGORIES:family friendly,Paddle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T120000
DTSTAMP:20260720T190059Z
CREATED:20260720T190059Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Paddle to Lost Pond (Long Pond)
DESCRIPTION:Paddle south from the Long Pond boat launch to see unique aquatic and wetland plants. \nPhoto by Alicia MacLeay \nGuided by 7 Lakes Alliance staff Dan Woughter\, we will paddle south from the Long Pond Boat Launch to see unique plants in this wetland ecosystem. \n  \nThings to bring\n\nSun protection\nPaddle Craft (canoe\, kayak\, paddle board)\n\n7 Lakes Alliance has one canoe that can be borrowed for this event. Please email sally.whittington@7lakesalliance.org by 2pm on Thursday the 23rd to inquire.\n\n\nBinoculars if you have them\nWater and snacks to be out on the water for a couple hours\nRecommended to bring a change of clothes\n\nMeeting location\nPark at the Long Pond Boat Launch located on Castle Island Road\, just west of Castle Island Camps. These coordinates can be put directly into your GPS to bring you to the launch: 44°30’43.0″N 69°54’45.7″W. Plan to meet 5-10 minutes before 10 am so we have time to get gear ready and check the paddle craft over. \nEvent Policies\n\nWe ask everyone attending 7 Lakes Alliance events to treat people\, plants\, and animals with respect.\n7 Lakes staff may be taking pictures during this event. If you would not like to be photographed\, please let staff know during the event or contact staff ahead of time.\nPets will not be allowed at this event.\nSafety is our primary concern. If you are acting in an unsafe way\, 7 Lakes Alliance will ask you to leave the event.\n\nFragrant Water Lillies
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/guided-paddle-to-lost-pond-long-pond/
CATEGORIES:family friendly,Paddle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T120000
DTSTAMP:20260727T150648Z
CREATED:20260727T150648Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Paddle on Salmon Lake
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at the Salmon Lake Boat Launch to join us on a guided paddle! \nPhoto by Alicia MacLeay \nGuided by 7 Lakes Alliance staff Josie Miller\, we will paddle from the Salmon Lake Boat Launch and stick to the shore\, looking at aquatic plants and other wildlife. This paddle will be approximately two hours and will stay along the shoreline. We will have the opportunity to get off at The Narrows Preserve to have a snack and grab a drink of water before heading back to the boat launch. \n  \nThings to bring\n\nSun protection\nPaddle Craft (canoe\, kayak\, paddle board)\n\n7 Lakes Alliance has one canoe that can be borrowed for this event. Please email sally.whittington@7lakesalliance.org by 2pm on Thursday the 30th to inquire.\n\n\nCoast Guard approved life jacket/PFD. Wearing a personal flotation device is required on all paddling programs with 7 Lakes Alliance.\nBinoculars if you have them\nWater and snacks to be out on the water for a couple hours\nRecommended to bring a change of clothes\n\nMeeting location\nPark at the Salmon Lake Boat Launch located off Spaulding Point Road in Belgrade. These coordinates can be put directly into your GPS to bring you to the launch: 44°31’16.0″N 69°47’37.3″W. Plan to meet 5-10 minutes before 10 am so we have time to get gear ready and check the paddle craft over for plant material. \nEvent Policies\n\nWe ask everyone attending 7 Lakes Alliance events to treat people\, plants\, and animals with respect.\n7 Lakes staff may be taking pictures during this event. If you would not like to be photographed\, please let staff know during the event or contact staff ahead of time.\nPets will not be allowed at this event.\nSafety is our primary concern. If you are acting in an unsafe way\, 7 Lakes Alliance will ask you to leave the event.\n\nFragrant Water Lillies
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/guided-paddle-on-salmon-lake/
CATEGORIES:family friendly,Paddle
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