Gillian Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 The Ipswich River Watershed Association has asked me to invite NSPN members to paddle the Ipswich this weekend. The route paddled will be the same one where some members tracked herring this spring. I'm posting here because the message board is down. There will also be a trip on the lower river on September 8th. For more information on the Ipswich River and the IRWA please see: http://www.ipswichr iver.org/ index.htm. Anne 2007 Source to Sea Canoe Trips ~ Great Wenham Swamp 9:00 a.m., Saturday, August 11, 2007 (no rain date) Put in: Route 97 canoe launch, Topsfield Take out: Bradley Palmer State Park, Topsfield Trip leaders: Brian and Kate Hone This beautiful 8-9 mile paddle winds through the Great Wenham Swamp. We will explore Ipswich River as it meanders through silver maple swamps and past pine-covered islands, keeping watch for egrets, great blue herons, and painted turtles. The trip begins at the Route 97 canoe launch along the Ipswich River in Topsfield, east of Route 1, and ends in lovely Bradley Palmer State Park. We will stop for lunch at one of the islands in the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary. IRWA will provide a shuttle from take out to put in. The trip is BYOB (bring your own boat), PFD, and lunch. Pre- registration is required. Please contact IRWA at irwainfo@ipswichriv er.org or 978-887-2313 for more information or to reserve a spot, or call Brian directly at 617-216-1061 for last minute questions. Rain cancels the trip. Emily Levin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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