Editor’s Note: Listings in Trail Mix are free. Email: outdoor@recorder.com. The deadline is Tuesday by 8 a.m. Questions? Call 413-772-0261, ext. 276. Weather may cancel or force the rescheduling of some of these events. Additionally, space is often limited. Please contact organizers to ensure you can attend. This is particularly important if registration is required.
Northfield Mountain
Paddle with a Purpose: July 19, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Water chestnut is an invasive plant that is wreaking havoc on native species and interfering with recreation on our rivers. Participants will hand-pull the plants, which pull up easily. Meet at the Barton Cove Canoe and Kayak Rental Office in Gill. Bring work gloves that can get wet. This free event is appropriate for ages 10 and older. Registration is required by calling 800-859-2960.
A Look Back in Time: July 21, noon to 3 p.m. Visit Northfield Mountain Recreation and Environmental Center for “First Contact,” an outdoor program offered by members of the Elnu Band of the Abenaki Tribe, and local Native American and non-Native experts. Free.
Children’s Riverboat Cruise: July 28, 11 a.m. to noon. Celebrate summer and the river with a children’s cruise on board the Heritage Riverboat. These cruises are the perfect length for children to get a taste of the river, heading downstream through the scenic French King Gorge. Travel beneath the French King Bridge, towering 140 feet above the boat, cruise alongside rocky cliffs, meet the captain and enjoy an outing on the beautiful Connecticut River.
Historic Deerfield
For more information, including complete schedules and registration, visit historic-deerfield.org or contact Julie Orvis, special events coordinator, at 413-775-7127 or jorvis@historic-deerfield.org.
“Deerfield Bicycle Tour: The River Rolls Through It”: Aug. 12 to 17. Participants will travel the scenic byways and quiet back roads to some of the Connecticut River Valley’s vibrant and charming communities while learning about the natural, historic and cultural distinctions of Massachusetts.
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Adaptive Cycling: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays, July 20, and Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. Explore a wide variety of adaptive bikes for adults and children, including hand cycles, trikes, tandems and recumbent bikes. $3. Registration is required by calling 413-584-2052 or emailing info@alloutadventures.org.
Kayaking: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mondays, July 23 and 30, and Aug. 20; and 9:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on Wednesdays, July 18 and 25, and Aug. 1, 8, 15 and 22. Hour-long paddles at the Daughters of the American Revolution State Forest, 78 Cape St., Goshen. Registration is required by calling 413-259-0009 for Monday sessions, and 413-584-2052 for Wednesday sessions.
