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SUMMARY:Long Pond Plant Paddle
DESCRIPTION:Want to join the battle against invasive aquatic plants\, or just looking to paddle on a new lake or pond? \nJoin our volunteer-powered team to help survey the shoreline for invasive (and native) aquatic plants! Each group of volunteers is paired with a person who is certified in aquatic plant identification. You can use a kayak\, canoe\, paddleboard\, small motorboat\, or even snorkel! Plant paddles are a great way to spend a morning paddling in the sunshine while doing a service to the lake. \nFeel free to sign up for paddles on a different lake than your own! Each of the Belgrade Lakes is beautiful and offers it’s own unique features that are worthy of protection! \nIf you are unable to participate in a paddle due to mobility issues or other restrictions\, please consider “donating” your camp or drive way for an afternoon. We can survey much more shoreline if we are able to park and launch paddle craft from a variety of locations. \n  \n		\n			Register Here		\n\n  \nPlease direct any questions about this event to our Invasive Aquatics Program Director Sharon Mann at sharon.mann@7lakesalliance.org.
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/long-pond-plant-paddle/
LOCATION:Maine
CATEGORIES:Paddle
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SUMMARY:Great Pond Plant Paddle
DESCRIPTION:Want to join the battle against invasive aquatic plants\, or just looking to paddle on a new lake or pond? \nJoin our volunteer-powered team to help survey the shoreline for invasive (and native) aquatic plants! Each group of volunteers is paired with a person who is certified in aquatic plant identification. You can use a kayak\, canoe\, paddleboard\, small motorboat\, or even snorkel! Plant paddles are a great way to spend a morning paddling in the sunshine while doing a service to the lake. \nFeel free to sign up for paddles on a different lake than your own! Each of the Belgrade Lakes is beautiful and offers it’s own unique features that are worthy of protection! \nIf you are unable to participate in a paddle due to mobility issues or other restrictions\, please consider “donating” your camp or drive way for an afternoon. We can survey much more shoreline if we are able to park and launch paddle craft from a variety of locations. \n  \n		\n			Register Here		\n\n  \nPlease direct any questions about this event to our Invasive Aquatics Program Director Sharon Mann at sharon.mann@7lakesalliance.org.
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/great-pond-plant-paddle/
LOCATION:Maine
CATEGORIES:Paddle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T223810
CREATED:20250721T142259Z
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SUMMARY:7 Lakes Alliance Paddle Sojourn - Long Pond
DESCRIPTION:This event is rescheduled from Sunday\, July 20th and will now be held on Wednesday\, July 30th. Please register for this event below\, even if you previously registered for the program on the 20th. \n  \nIn summer 2025\, 7 Lakes Alliance is proud to announce the opening of the Belgrade Lakes Paddler’s Trail\, a 32-mile route that travels through the watershed\, connecting many of the major lakes and streams. Join 7 Lakes for our first Paddle Sojourn\, where we will paddle the majority of the trail over the course of three days. Participants are welcome to join for all three days or join us for one day and paddle with us to discover new places in the watershed. If you plan on joining multiple days of this event\, please register for each day you plan to attend the paddle sojourn. Registration and filling out the liability waiver are required to attend this event.  \n		\n			Liability Waiver		\n\n  \nIf you are interested in participating in this event but do not have a canoe or kayak\, please contact dan.woughter@7lakesalliance.org to inquire about borrowing a 7 Lakes boat. \n7 Lakes Alliance office to Wings Mills Dam – 7 miles\nRoute Overview – Please note that these times are estimates\, and weather conditions and group speed will greatly affect how long each day will take. \n		\n			View Paddle Sojourn Map		\n\n  \n8:30-9am – Meet at 7 Lakes Alliance office in Belgrade Lakes Village. Participants will meet at the office\, then move their boats across the street to the put-in location with the assistance of 7 Lakes staff. \n9am – Overview of the day’s itinerary\, paddle safety meeting\, then begin the trip. \n10am – Pass the Castle Island public boat launch\nPublic restrooms are available at the boat launch\, and these will be the last formal restroom facilities available for the rest of the day\, so please plan accordingly. \n10:30am – Arrive at the Long Pond East Shore Preserve\, a newly acquired 7 Lakes property. Here we will take a break\, stretch our legs\, and have a snack before continuing south. \n12pm – Arrive at Fogg Island Preserve day use area\, where we will have lunch \n2pm – Arrive at Wings Mill Dam.\nThis is the end of day 3\, and the end of the 7 Lakes Paddle Sojourn for 2025. From here 7 Lakes will shuttle participants back to their vehicles. \nParking:\nParking is available at the 7 Lakes Alliance Office (137 Main Street\, Belgrade Lakes)\, as well as on the Main Street in Belgrade Lakes Village. \n\nWhat to bring:\n\npaddle craft (canoe or kayak) and paddles\nlife jacket – 7 Lakes requires all paddlers to wear these at all times while on the water (notify 7LA if you need to borrow one)\nfood & water\nsun protection – sunscreen\, long sleeve shirt\, sunglasses\, etc.\n\nEvent Policies\n\nAll participants must fill out the waiver provided before taking part in this event.\nChildren under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least 1 adult paddler in the boat.\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.\n\nFAQ’s\nHow will we get back to our vehicles each day? \n7 Lakes will provide shuttles to get all participants back to their vehicles after each day’s paddle. \nWhat kind of boat do I need? \nThis trip is for paddlers only\, so participants need canoes or kayaks. Every day of the trip involves crossing lakes\, so participants should feel comfortable crossing open water in their chosen boat. \n7 Lakes Alliance reserves the right to deny boats if they are not appropriate for this event. \nDo I need to bring my own boat? \nWe encourage all participants to bring their own boat. 7 Lakes does have a limited number of canoes that can be lent to participants. Contact dan.woughter@7lakesalliance.org for more information if you need to borrow a boat. \nWhat are the physical requirements for this event? \nParticipants should feel comfortable paddling the entire distance planned for the day. There are alternate take out points each day if participants need to leave early for any reason. \nParticipants should also be comfortable with paddling in changing weather conditions\, as the weather can change quickly on large lakes. Safety is our first priority\, and conditions will be closely monitored by 7 Lakes staff. \n  \n  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/7-lakes-alliance-paddle-sojourn-long-pond/
LOCATION:Maine
CATEGORIES:Paddle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T223810
CREATED:20250721T142238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T204337Z
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SUMMARY:7 Lakes Alliance Paddle Sojourn - McGrath Pond to Salmon Lake
DESCRIPTION:This event is rescheduled from Friday\, July 18th and will now be held on Friday\, July 25th. Please register for this event below\, even if you previously registered for the program on the 18th. \n  \nIn summer 2025\, 7 Lakes Alliance is proud to announce the opening of the Belgrade Lakes Paddler’s Trail\, a 22-mile route that travels through the watershed\, connecting many of the major lakes and streams. Join 7 Lakes for our first Paddle Sojourn\, where we will paddle the majority of the trail over the course of three days. Participants are welcome to join for all three days or join us for one day and paddle with us to discover new places in the watershed. If you plan on joining multiple days of this event\, please register for each day you plan to attend the paddle sojourn. Registration and filling out the liability waiver are required to attend this event.  \n		\n			Liability Waiver		\n\n  \nIf you are interested in participating in this event but do not have a canoe or kayak\, please contact dan.woughter@7lakesalliance.org to inquire about borrowing a 7 Lakes boat. \nPleasant Point Park to Salmon Lake Boat Launch ~ 4 miles\nRoute Overview – Please note that these times are estimates\, and weather conditions and group speed will greatly affect how long each day will take.\n		\n			View Paddle Sojourn Map		\n\n  \nNote that the forecast calls for potential rain on Friday\, so it is advised to bring rain gear. This paddle will be held rain or shine and will only be canceled in the event of thunder and/or lightning.  \n9am – Meet at Pleasant Point Park in Oakland (59 McGrath Pond Rd\, Oakland\, ME 04963). Unload boats\, check in\, inspect boats for aquatic invasive plants. \n9:30am – Overview of the day’s itinerary\, quick paddle safety meeting\, then begin the trip. From Pleasant Point Park\, we will paddle south into Salmon Lake\, headed for the boat launch at the south end of the lake. \n10:30am – Paddle through the narrows going from McGrath Pond into Salmon Lake. \n11:00am-11:30pm Stop for lunch at the Narrows Preserve\, a property owned by 7 Lakes Alliance and open to the public. \n12:30pm – Arrive at Salmon Lake boat launch.\nThis is the end of Day 1\, and from here 7 Lakes will shuttle participants back to their vehicles. \nParking: \nParking is available at Pleasant Point Park\, 59 McGrath Pond Rd\, Oakland\, ME 04963. \n  \nWhat to bring:\n\npaddle craft (kayak or canoe) and paddles\nlife jacket – 7 Lakes requires all paddlers to wear these at all times while on the water (notify 7LA if you need to borrow one)\nfood & water\nsun protection – sunscreen\, long sleeve shirt\, sunglasses\, etc.\nrain gear\n\nEvent Policies\n\nAll participants must fill out the waiver provided before taking part in this event.\nChildren under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least 1 adult paddler in the boat.\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.\n\nFAQ’s\nHow will we get back to our vehicles each day? \n7 Lakes will provide shuttles to get all participants back to their vehicles after each day’s paddle. \nWhat kind of boat do I need? \nThis trip is for paddlers only\, so participants need canoes or kayaks. Every day of the trip involves crossing lakes\, so participants should feel comfortable crossing open water in their chosen boat. \n7 Lakes Alliance reserves the right to deny boats if they are not appropriate for this event. \nDo I need to bring my own boat? \nWe encourage all participants to bring their own boat. 7 Lakes does have a limited number of canoes that can be lent to participants. Contact dan.woughter@7lakesalliance.org for more information if you need to borrow a boat. \nWhat are the physical requirements for this event? \nParticipants should feel comfortable paddling the entire distance planned for the day. \nParticipants should also be comfortable with paddling in changing weather conditions\, as the weather can change quickly on large lakes. Safety is our first priority\, and conditions will be closely monitored by 7 Lakes staff. \n 
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/7-lakes-alliance-paddle-sojourn-mcgrath-pond-to-salmon-lake/
LOCATION:Maine
CATEGORIES:Paddle
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T223810
CREATED:20250617T190532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T015811Z
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SUMMARY:7 Lakes Alliance Paddle Sojourn - Day 3
DESCRIPTION:In summer 2025\, 7 Lakes Alliance is proud to announce the opening of the Belgrade Lakes Paddler’s Trail\, a 32-mile route that travels through the watershed\, connecting many of the major lakes and streams. Join 7 Lakes for our first Paddle Sojourn\, where we will paddle the majority of the trail over the course of three days. Participants are welcome to join for all three days or join us for one day and paddle with us to discover new places in the watershed. If you plan on joining multiple days of this event\, please register for each day you plan to attend the paddle sojourn. Registration is required to attend this event. The cost of this event is $20 per person payable by cash or check on the day of the event. $20 covers the cost of admission\, regardless of how many days you plan to attend. \n		\n			Liability Waiver		\n\n  \nIf you are interested in participating in this event but do not have a canoe or kayak\, please contact dan.woughter@7lakesalliance.org to inquire about borrowing a 7 Lakes boat. \nDay 3: 7 Lakes Alliance office to Wings Mills Dam – 7 miles\nRoute Overview – Please note that these times are estimates\, and weather conditions and group speed will greatly affect how long each day will take. \n		\n			View Paddle Sojourn Map		\n\n  \n8:30-9am – Meet at 7 Lakes Alliance office in Belgrade Lakes Village. Participants will meet at the office\, then move their boats across the street to the put-in location with the assistance of 7 Lakes staff. \n9am – Overview of the day’s itinerary\, paddle safety meeting\, then begin the trip. \n10am – Pass the Castle Island public boat launch\nPublic restrooms are available at the boat launch\, and these will be the last formal restroom facilities available for the rest of the day\, so please plan accordingly. \n10:30am – Arrive at the Long Pond East Shore Preserve\, a newly acquired 7 Lakes property. Here we will take a break\, stretch our legs\, and have a snack before continuing south. \n12pm – Arrive at Fogg Island Preserve day use area\, where we will have lunch \n2pm – Arrive at Wings Mill Dam.\nThis is the end of day 3\, and the end of the 7 Lakes Paddle Sojourn for 2025. From here 7 Lakes will shuttle participants back to their vehicles. \nParking:\nParking is available at the 7 Lakes Alliance Office (137 Main Street\, Belgrade Lakes)\, as well as on the Main Street in Belgrade Lakes Village. \n\nWhat to bring:\n\npaddle craft (canoe or kayak) and paddles\nlife jacket – 7 Lakes requires all paddlers to wear these at all times while on the water (notify 7LA if you need to borrow one)\nfood & water\nsun protection – sunscreen\, long sleeve shirt\, sunglasses\, etc.\n\nEvent Policies\n\nAll participants must fill out the waiver provided before taking part in this event.\nChildren under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least 1 adult paddler in the boat.\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.\n\nFAQ’s\nHow will we get back to our vehicles each day? \n7 Lakes will provide shuttles to get all participants back to their vehicles after each day’s paddle. \nWhat kind of boat do I need? \nThis trip is for paddlers only\, so participants need canoes or kayaks. Every day of the trip involves crossing lakes\, so participants should feel comfortable crossing open water in their chosen boat. \n7 Lakes Alliance reserves the right to deny boats if they are not appropriate for this event. \nDo I need to bring my own boat? \nWe encourage all participants to bring their own boat. 7 Lakes does have a limited number of canoes that can be lent to participants. Contact dan.woughter@7lakesalliance.org for more information if you need to borrow a boat. \nWhat are the physical requirements for this event? \nParticipants should feel comfortable paddling the entire distance planned for the day. There are alternate take out points each day if participants need to leave early for any reason. \nParticipants should also be comfortable with paddling in changing weather conditions\, as the weather can change quickly on large lakes. Safety is our first priority\, and conditions will be closely monitored by 7 Lakes staff. \n  \n  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/7-lakes-alliance-paddle-sojourn-day-3/
LOCATION:Maine
CATEGORIES:Paddle
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T223810
CREATED:20250617T190549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T015729Z
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SUMMARY:7 Lakes Alliance Paddle Sojourn - Day 2
DESCRIPTION:In summer 2025\, 7 Lakes Alliance is proud to announce the opening of the Belgrade Lakes Paddler’s Trail\, a 32-mile route that travels through the watershed\, connecting many of the major lakes and streams. Join 7 Lakes for our first Paddle Sojourn\, where we will paddle the majority of the trail over the course of three days. Participants are welcome to join for all three days or join us for one day and paddle with us to discover new places in the watershed. If you plan on joining multiple days of this event\, please register for each day you plan to attend the paddle sojourn. Registration is required to attend this event. The cost of this event is $20 per person payable by cash or check on the day of the event. $20 covers the cost of admission\, regardless of how many days you plan to attend. \n		\n			Liability Waiver		\n\n  \nIf you are interested in participating in this event but do not have a canoe or kayak\, please contact dan.woughter@7lakesalliance.org to inquire about borrowing a 7 Lakes boat. \nDay 2: Route 225 Bridge to 7 Lakes Office ~ 7 miles\nRoute Overview – Please note that these times are estimates\, and weather conditions and group speed will greatly affect how long each day will take. \nDay 2 involves crossing Great Pond\, the largest lake in our watershed. Wind\, rain\, or other weather conditions may change the planned route\, 7 Lakes Staff will monitor the weather and make adjustments as necessary. \n		\n			View Paddle Sojourn Map		\n\n  \n8:30-9am – Meet at the Route 225 bridge in Smithfield where it crosses Great Meadow Stream (GPS location: 44.587216 -69.818067). Overview of the day’s itinerary\, quick paddle safety meeting\, then start the paddle. \n10:30am – Paddle through Great Meadow stream into Great Pond in the North Bay. \nInvasive Plant Notice: This route takes us through Great Meadow Stream and Great Pond’s North Bay\, which are both infested with variable-leaf milfoil\, an invasive aquatic plant. 7 Lakes Alliance Invasive Aquatics Director Sharon Mann will be on this trip to answer any questions and to help facilitate clean\, drain\, dry practices. \n11:30am – Pass through the south end of Chute Island. \n12:30-1pm – Stop for lunch at the Hoyt Island Preserve. \n2pm – Arrive at 7 Lakes Alliance office. This is the end of day 2\, and from here 7 Lakes Staff will shuttle participants back to their vehicles. \n  \nParking:\nParking is available on the side of the road on the east side of the route 225 bridge\, (GPS location 44.587216 -69.818067) \nWhat to bring:\n\npaddle craft (kayak or canoe) and paddles\nlife jacket – 7 Lakes requires all paddlers to wear these at all times while on the water (notify 7LA if you need to borrow one)\nfood & water\nsun protection – sunscreen\, long sleeve shirt\, sunglasses\, etc.\n\nEvent Policies\n\nAll participants must fill out the waiver provided before taking part in this event.\nChildren under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least 1 adult paddler in the boat.\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.\n\nFAQ’s\nHow will we get back to our vehicles each day? \n7 Lakes will provide shuttles to get all participants back to their vehicles after each day’s paddle. \nWhat kind of boat do I need? \nThis trip is for paddlers only\, so participants need canoes or kayaks. Every day of the trip involves crossing lakes\, so participants should feel comfortable crossing open water in their chosen boat. \n7 Lakes Alliance reserves the right to deny boats if they are not appropriate for this event. \nDo I need to bring my own boat? \nWe encourage all participants to bring their own boat. 7 Lakes does have a limited number of canoes that can be lent to participants. Contact dan.woughter@7lakesalliance.org for more information if you need to borrow a boat. \nWhat are the physical requirements for this event? \nParticipants should feel comfortable paddling the entire distance planned for the day. \nParticipants should also be comfortable with paddling in changing weather conditions\, as the weather can change quickly on large lakes. Safety is our first priority\, and conditions will be closely monitored by 7 Lakes staff. \n 
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/7-lakes-alliance-paddle-sojourn-day-2/
LOCATION:Maine
CATEGORIES:Paddle
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T223810
CREATED:20250617T190623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T181447Z
UID:10000107-1752829200-1752841800@7lakesalliance.org
SUMMARY:7 Lakes Alliance Paddle Sojourn - Day 1
DESCRIPTION:In summer 2025\, 7 Lakes Alliance is proud to announce the opening of the Belgrade Lakes Paddler’s Trail\, a 32-mile route that travels through the watershed\, connecting many of the major lakes and streams. Join 7 Lakes for our first Paddle Sojourn\, where we will paddle the majority of the trail over the course of three days. Participants are welcome to join for all three days or join us for one day and paddle with us to discover new places in the watershed. If you plan on joining multiple days of this event\, please register for each day you plan to attend the paddle sojourn. Registration is required to attend this event. The cost of this event is $20 per person payable by cash or check on the day of the event. $20 covers the cost of admission\, regardless of how many days you plan to attend. \n		\n			Liability Waiver		\n\n  \nIf you are interested in participating in this event but do not have a canoe or kayak\, please contact dan.woughter@7lakesalliance.org to inquire about borrowing a 7 Lakes boat. \nDay 1: Pleasant Point Park to Salmon Lake Boat Launch ~ 4 miles\nRoute Overview – Please note that these times are estimates\, and weather conditions and group speed will greatly affect how long each day will take.\n		\n			View Paddle Sojourn Map		\n\n  \n9am – Meet at Pleasant Point Park in Oakland (59 McGrath Pond Rd\, Oakland\, ME 04963). Unload boats\, check in\, inspect boats for aquatic invasive plants. \n9:30am – Overview of the day’s itinerary\, quick paddle safety meeting\, then begin the trip. From Pleasant Point Park\, we will paddle south into Salmon Lake\, headed for the boat launch at the south end of the lake. \n10:30am – Paddle through the narrows going from McGrath Pond into Salmon Lake. \n11:00am-11:30pm Stop for lunch at the Narrows Preserve\, a property owned by 7 Lakes Alliance and open to the public. \n12:30pm – Arrive at Salmon Lake boat launch.\nThis is the end of Day 1\, and from here 7 Lakes will shuttle participants back to their vehicles. \nParking: \nParking is available at Pleasant Point Park\, 59 McGrath Pond Rd\, Oakland\, ME 04963. \n  \nWhat to bring:\n\npaddle craft (kayak or canoe) and paddles\nlife jacket – 7 Lakes requires all paddlers to wear these at all times while on the water (notify 7LA if you need to borrow one)\nfood & water\nsun protection – sunscreen\, long sleeve shirt\, sunglasses\, etc.\n\nEvent Policies\n\nAll participants must fill out the waiver provided before taking part in this event.\nChildren under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least 1 adult paddler in the boat.\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.\n\nFAQ’s\nHow will we get back to our vehicles each day? \n7 Lakes will provide shuttles to get all participants back to their vehicles after each day’s paddle. \nWhat kind of boat do I need? \nThis trip is for paddlers only\, so participants need canoes or kayaks. Every day of the trip involves crossing lakes\, so participants should feel comfortable crossing open water in their chosen boat. \n7 Lakes Alliance reserves the right to deny boats if they are not appropriate for this event. \nDo I need to bring my own boat? \nWe encourage all participants to bring their own boat. 7 Lakes does have a limited number of canoes that can be lent to participants. Contact dan.woughter@7lakesalliance.org for more information if you need to borrow a boat. \nWhat are the physical requirements for this event? \nParticipants should feel comfortable paddling the entire distance planned for the day. \nParticipants should also be comfortable with paddling in changing weather conditions\, as the weather can change quickly on large lakes. Safety is our first priority\, and conditions will be closely monitored by 7 Lakes staff. \n 
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/7-lakes-alliance-paddle-sojourn-day-1/
LOCATION:Maine
CATEGORIES:Paddle
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T223810
CREATED:20250701T182813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T182904Z
UID:10000166-1752138000-1752148800@7lakesalliance.org
SUMMARY:Salmon Lake Plant Paddle
DESCRIPTION:Want to join the battle against invasive aquatic plants\, or just looking to paddle on a new lake or pond? \nJoin our volunteer-powered team to help survey the shoreline for invasive (and native) aquatic plants. Each group of volunteers is paired with a person who is certified in aquatic plant identification. You can use a kayak\, canoe\, paddleboard\, small motorboat\, or even snorkel! Plant paddles are a great way to spend a morning paddling in the sunshine while doing a service to the lake. \nFeel free to sign up for paddles on a different lake than your own! Each of the Belgrade Lakes is beautiful and offers it’s own unique features that are worthy of protection! \nIf you are unable to participate in a paddle due to mobility issues or other restrictions\, please consider “donating” your camp or drive way for an afternoon. We can survey much more shoreline if we are able to park and launch paddle craft from a variety of locations. \n  \n		\n			Register Here		\n\n  \nPlease direct any questions about this event to our Invasive Aquatics Program Director Sharon Mann at sharon.mann@7lakesalliance.org.
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/salmon-lake-plant-paddle/
LOCATION:Maine
CATEGORIES:Paddle
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T223810
CREATED:20250701T182445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T182934Z
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SUMMARY:McGrath Pond Plant Paddle
DESCRIPTION:Want to join the battle against invasive aquatic plants\, or just looking to paddle on a new lake or pond? \nJoin our volunteer-powered team to help survey the shoreline for invasive (and native) aquatic plants. Each group of volunteers is paired with a person who is certified in aquatic plant identification. You can use a kayak\, canoe\, paddleboard\, small motorboat\, or even snorkel! Plant paddles are a great way to spend a morning paddling in the sunshine while doing a service to the lake. \nFeel free to sign up for paddles on a different lake than your own! Each of the Belgrade Lakes is beautiful and offers it’s own unique features that are worthy of protection! \nIf you are unable to participate in a paddle due to mobility issues or other restrictions\, please consider “donating” your camp or drive way for an afternoon. We can survey much more shoreline if we are able to park and launch paddle craft from a variety of locations. \n  \n		\n			Register Here		\n\n  \nPlease direct any questions about this event to our Invasive Aquatics Program Director Sharon Mann at sharon.mann@7lakesalliance.org.
URL:https://7lakesalliance.org/event/mcgrath-pond-plant-paddle/
LOCATION:Maine
CATEGORIES:Paddle
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