Swamp Azaleas and Mountain Laurels

Discover the quiet beauty of Messerschmidt Pond on a beginner-friendly paddle through one of Westbrook’s hidden gems. We will glide along the peaceful shoreline to admire the vibrant clusters of mountain laurels and the sweet-scented white blossoms of swamp azaleas in their natural habitat. This guided tour offers a front-row seat to the lake’s stunning seasonal transformation, making it an effortless escape into Connecticut’s blooming wilderness.

Odd pricing structure due to small parking lot.

5% of the proceeds of this trip will be donated to the Connecticut Botanical Society for their role in preserving and enhancing the native flora of our learn more at https://www.ct-botanical-society.org/