

Sat, Jul 11
|Phil Salafia Canoe & Kayak Launch
Golden Hour Freshwater Tidal Wetland Tour
Middletown, CT Beginner Friendly
Time & Location
Jul 11, 2026, 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Phil Salafia Canoe & Kayak Launch, 180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA
About the event
Glide through the vibrant summer colors of the Coginchaug and Mattabesset rivers on a beginner-friendly daytime paddle through the heart of the freshwater tidal marsh. We will navigate lush aquatic gardens blanketed in stunning yellow waterlilies and the spiked purple blooms of pickerelweed, while keeping an eye out for painted turtles basking on sun-warmed logs. It is a peaceful, sun-drenched excursion perfect for spotting local wildlife and enjoying the peak season for these flowers.
5% of the proceeds from this trip will be donated to the Jonas Center for Earth and Art for their role in protecting the Coginchaug River and Floating Meadows. Learn more about their work at https://thejonahcenter.org/
Per request of Middletown, please park on North Main Street. It is around the corner from the launch site with plenty of parking.























