Our Paddle 2011: River Stories series of events across the state of Rhode Island has wrapped up and we do not have any more events coming up before the 2012 paddling season gets here but below are some other ways to get outside!

Southern New England Paddlers, a joint venture of RICKA with the Wood Pawcatuck Watershed Association, paddle every Wednesday evening about 6PM (last Wednesday of month excluded). These paddles are aimed at beginning paddlers who want to try it out. Each week is a different beautiful easy flatwater location in eastern CT and southern RI. Rental kayaks are available at each put in with a reservation. Details and schedules can be found at this meetup site.

The other groups listed on the links page under "Local Paddling & Related Groups" also run regular paddling outings throughout the summer.

More Choices!

Many of the groups listed on the links page and many of the outfitters listed on the outfitters page also organizing paddling outings. Keep an eye on their websites for more paddling opportunities.

For calendars of nature-related events we particularly recommend Natural News Network and What Grows on in Rhode Island.

If you are organizing and event and want more publicity for it, consider submitting it to the What Grows on in Rhode Island events calendar!