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Community Water Chestnut Pull—Simpson Park, Framingham

Summary: Paddle around the Sudbury River and pull invasive weeds.

When: Jun 14, 2025
Time:13:00 - 16:00

Description

Help Remove Invasive Water Chestnut!

Join us in protecting our waterways by removing invasive water chestnut! Canoes provided.

 

Water chestnut is a highly invasive aquatic species that can quickly overtake water bodies, threatening ecosystems and limiting recreational access. If left unchecked, it can severely impact water quality and habitat diversity.

The good news? Water chestnut is easy to identify, and smaller infestations can be effectively managed by trained volunteers through hand-pulling. The key to prevention is removing plants before they can set seeds and spread to new areas.

Join us for a day of paddling and conservation—your efforts will make a real difference!

Choose Your Launch Location

Due to limited parking, this event offers two check-in and launch locations. Both launch into the same area of the river at Simpson Park in Framingham and contribute equally to the water chestnut removal efforts.

When registering, you will be prompted to select your preferred launch site

You will check in, receive supplies, and launch your canoe from your selected location. Both sites are just minutes apart and feed into the same paddling zone. Please choose one site when registering to help us plan for parking, gear distribution, and coordination.

Important Information:

Recommended:

No pets allowed. Please leave your furry friends at home.

Thank you to Paddle Boston, who is generously providing canoes, PFDs (personal flotation devices), and paddles for the event.

 

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