Event Canceled
Looking for a wilderness adventure… by boat? Jump in a kayak for the very first time, or after years of experience. The nationally designated Wild and Scenic Wood River will not disappoint! Spring promises easier views of the abundant wildlife, and perhaps even the first emerging turtles or migrating birds. WPWA’s naturalist and certified American Canoe Association guide will provide all boats, equipment, safety guides and instruction. Participants bring a hearty snack or lunch, water bottle and change of clothes in case you get wet during this water sport.

A WAIVER FORM WILL BE SENT TO YOU VIA EMAIL. IT MUST BE RETURNED TO US PRIOR TO THE PADDLE EVENT.

ALL GEAR WILL BE PROVIDED

What to wear:
 Closed-toe shoes that stay securely on your feet. Water shoes are best but old sneakers work just fine. Expect to get these shoes wet. Sandals that are securely strapped on are acceptable. Flip flops tend to come off and get lost.
 Nylon long pants if the weather is cool, or nylon shorts if the weather is warm. Bathing suits or cotton shorts are ok in hot weather.
 Short sleeve shirt in warm weather, long sleeve nylon shirt in cool weather.

Recommended to bring:
 Brimmed hat
 Sun glasses
 Sun screen
 Bug repellent
 Water bottle for the boat

 Emergency medicine if you have allergies or asthma
 Nylon jacket for cool weather
 Extra change of clothes, especially if you are wearing cotton in the boat.
 Towel
 Lunch or snacks for after

What to expect:
 Expect that anything you wear or take into the boat will get wet.
 Expect to listen carefully to and follow all instructions.
 Expect to see a beautiful river full of plants, flowers, and wildlife.
 Expect to have fun.

Directions TO THE WOOD-PAWCATUCK WATERSHED ASSOCIATION WPWA, 203 Arcadia Road Hope Valley, RI 02832 FROM NORTH OR SOUTH: Take Rt. 95 North or South to EXIT 7 (Hope Valley, Wyoming). This will put you on Rt. 138 West. Follow Rt. 138 West to the first stop light. This is a 3-way traffic light, the Wood River Inn and the Stagecoach House are on the corners. Take a right at the light onto Rt. 3 North. Follow this past the State Police Barracks and take your first left onto Skunk Hill Road. Follow Skunk Hill Road to the Stop Sign and take a right onto Arcadia Road (no sign). Stay on Arcadia for about a mile to 203 Arcadia Road. The Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association will be on your left, just before a bridge near a dam. The Education Center is the first building, with French doors. The conference room and administrative office is the 2nd building in, closest to the river. The administrative offices are downstairs, on the first level, near the river. (An alternative way is to go through the traffic light staying on Rt. 138 and take your first right onto Bridge Street. At the fork bear right onto Arcadia Road. WPWA is about 1.8 miles up Arcadia Road, just before the bridge.) All bridges are now open. Feel free to park behind the office building. ALTERNATIVE FROM SOUTH: Take Rt. 3 North to Hope Valley. You will come to a blinking yellow light. Rt. 138 West splits to the left. West’s Bakery is on the corner. Continue just a little further on Rt. 3 to a fork in the road. Hope Valley Antiques, a red brick building, is in the middle of the fork. Take a left onto Bank Street. Continue to the next fork and take a left onto Arcadia Road. Stay on Arcadia for about a mile to 203 Arcadia Road. The Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association will be on your left, just before a bridge near a dam. FROM EAST (URI): Take Rt. 138 West until it goes under the Rt. 95 overpass in Richmond, just past the Stop & Shop plaza on your right, and follow the directions above.