BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//7 Lakes Alliance - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://7lakesalliance.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for 7 Lakes Alliance REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T120000 DTSTAMP:20260804T151257Z CREATED:20260804T151257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T151257Z UID:10000288-1786096800-1786104000@7lakesalliance.org SUMMARY:Guided Paddle to Fogg Island (Long Pond) DESCRIPTION:Paddle north from the Wings Mills dam to our Fogg Island Preserve! \nPhoto by Alicia MacLeay \nGuided by 7 Lakes Alliance staff Dan Woughter\, we will paddle north from the Wings Mills Dam approximately 2 miles to 7 Lakes Alliance’s Fogg Island Preserve. \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 6th 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 Wings Mills Dam located onWings Mills Road. These coordinates can be put directly into your GPS to bring you to the launch: 44°25’59.0″N 69°54’04.7″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-fogg-island-long-pond/ CATEGORIES:family friendly,Paddle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T120000 DTSTAMP:20260727T150648Z CREATED:20260727T150648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T150648Z UID:10000285-1785492000-1785499200@7lakesalliance.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T120000 DTSTAMP:20260720T190059Z CREATED:20260720T190059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T190059Z UID:10000282-1784887200-1784894400@7lakesalliance.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T120000 DTSTAMP:20260713T174250Z CREATED:20260515T155141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T174250Z UID:10000236-1784365200-1784376000@7lakesalliance.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T120000 DTSTAMP:20260707T141149Z CREATED:20260707T141149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T141149Z UID:10000278-1784282400-1784289600@7lakesalliance.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T123000 DTSTAMP:20260706T173222Z CREATED:20260615T182136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T173222Z UID:10000231-1783677600-1783686600@7lakesalliance.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T120000 DTSTAMP:20260625T175016Z CREATED:20260625T175016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T175016Z UID:10000275-1783072800-1783080000@7lakesalliance.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T120000 DTSTAMP:20260625T182007Z CREATED:20260602T155650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T182007Z UID:10000234-1782468000-1782475200@7lakesalliance.org SUMMARY:Birding Paddle on Lower Long Pond DESCRIPTION:Please note that this event has been postponed to July 3rd. Register for the July 3rd paddle here. \nPaddle 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/ CATEGORIES:family friendly,Paddle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T120000 DTSTAMP:20250716T202612Z CREATED:20250716T194334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T202612Z UID:10000175-1755766800-1755777600@7lakesalliance.org 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/ CATEGORIES:Paddle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T120000 DTSTAMP:20250716T194123Z CREATED:20250716T194123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T194123Z UID:10000174-1754557200-1754568000@7lakesalliance.org 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/ CATEGORIES:Paddle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T140000 DTSTAMP:20250721T142442Z CREATED:20250721T142259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T142442Z UID:10000177-1753864200-1753884000@7lakesalliance.org 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/ CATEGORIES:Paddle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T123000 DTSTAMP:20250721T204337Z CREATED:20250721T142238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T204337Z UID:10000176-1753434000-1753446600@7lakesalliance.org 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/ CATEGORIES:Paddle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T140000 DTSTAMP:20250719T015811Z CREATED:20250617T190532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T015811Z UID:10000150-1753000200-1753020000@7lakesalliance.org 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/ CATEGORIES:Paddle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T140000 DTSTAMP:20250719T015729Z CREATED:20250617T190549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T015729Z UID:10000149-1752913800-1752933600@7lakesalliance.org 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/ CATEGORIES:Paddle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T123000 DTSTAMP:20250703T181447Z 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/ CATEGORIES:Paddle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T120000 DTSTAMP:20250701T182904Z 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/ CATEGORIES:Paddle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T120000 DTSTAMP:20250701T182934Z CREATED:20250701T182445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T182934Z UID:10000165-1752051600-1752062400@7lakesalliance.org 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/ CATEGORIES:Paddle END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR