EVENTS
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The Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers provide us with great opportunities to enjoy our landscape and our communities all year long! Check out the events that our Wild & Scenic Committee will be hosting along our rivers this year.
Summer Days on the River
This summer, youths (ages 9-15) can enjoy
a free guided day trip along our beautiful
Wild & Scenic Rivers - several dates and options available.
Reservations required; to sign up, click on your trip date and location of choice; please contact us with questions.
Drop off at the put-in (see each trip for details) between 8 & 8:30am; pick-up at the take-out at 3pm.
Limit of 6 participants per trip; hand sanitizer and masks will be provided; each participant will be socially distant in their own kayak (members of the same household may share a canoe if preferred).
Bagged lunch will be provided.
A separate registration is required for each participant.
Limit of 2 trips per participant
(may request to be wait-listed for additional trips).
Upcoming Events
Multiple DatesThu, Feb 20ZoomFeb 20, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PMZoomIn our second winter speaker series of the season, we are joined by Vermont state herpetologist Dr. Luke Groff to learn about the timber rattlesnake. We are excited to see Luke present!
Sat, Feb 22Montgomery, VTFeb 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMMontgomery, VTJoin us for our annual Franklin Co. Snowshoe guided by Charlie Hancock Learn about the local wildlife and ecology as we walk a section of forest in our UMATR region in Franklin County!
Sat, Mar 08Orleans CountyMar 08, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMOrleans CountyJoin us March 8th in Orleans County for a snowshoe walk with our local Orleans Co. Forester, Jared Nunery! Learn about local wildlife, trees, and our river ecosystem with a guided walk.
Sun, May 18UMATR & MRBA OfficeMay 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AMUMATR & MRBA Office, 2389 VT-105, East Berkshire, VT 05447, USACome meet UMATR Staff, Committee members, and our MRBA partners take a tour of our office space, and enjoy coffee and delicious locally-sourced baked goods!
Sat, Jun 28Location is TBD in Orleans CountyJun 28, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PMLocation is TBD in Orleans CountyJoin us for Paddle Instruction and Tour ! This is a guided paddle along the Missisquoi River aimed to teach new paddler's tips and tricks as well as refresh more experienced paddlers!
Sat, Jul 12Davis ParkJul 12, 2025, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PMDavis Park , River St, Richford, VT 05476, USAJoin UMATR and the Northern Forest Canoe Trail for our annual Paddle and Pedal in which we paddle from Richford to East Berkshire, and bike pedal back via the rail trail. Proceeds benefit the NFCT!
Sun, Aug 03Location is TBD - Dependent on water levelsAug 03, 2025, 9:00 AMLocation is TBD - Dependent on water levelsJoin us for our annual Paddle and Picnic, as we paddle a section of the Missisquoi river, and provide a free meal to enjoy!
Sat, Sep 06Montgomery CenterSep 06, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMMontgomery Center, 2582 N Main St, Montgomery Center, VT 05450, USAJoin us for our annual Swimming Hole Clean-Up as well meet at Riverwalk Park, and go to local swimming spots to clean them up after a summer of use. Participants get a gift certificate to a local business!
Check out our community events calendar below for other exciting events that are happening in our area!