Flow into Fall Celebration 2023!

We had so much fun last year, we're bringing this event back! Lots to look forward to, including:

• Live band
• Light refreshments & beer (Thank you Wachusett Brewing Company!)
• fun activities
• Raffle prizes! Including:
• a brand new double kayak, (Thank you Paddle Boston!)
• a gift card to Dave's Fresh Pasta
• a gift basket from Wachusett Brewing Company
• a backpack, duffle and two books from Patagonia Cambridge
• a candy basket from local gummy bear afficianados Conservation Candy
• a signed Jarren Duran poster from the Boston Red Sox
• a smorgasboard of local kitchen staples from Pemberton Farms
• and a fly fishing lesson on the Deerfield River, courtesy of our Board Member Paul Beaulieu!

It's a family friendly afternoon! All are welcome at our celebration, kids under 12 are free. This event will be indoor/outdoor so rain or shine, we will be celebrating!

Awards will be presented to environmental champions for their outstanding contributions to river protection and restoration in Massachusetts.

• Stefanie Covino (Blackstone Watershed Collaborative)- For her energy and skill in building a broad and inclusive network to care for the Blackstone River.
• Ralph Abele (Charles River Watershed Association)- With gratitude for decades of dedication to our rivers and for his wise leadership in protecting streamflow.

ABOUT OUR SPONSORS

Paddle Boston is dedicated to providing affordable and accessible outdoor recreational opportunities in the Boston metropolitan area. Today they operate Charles River Canoe & Kayak, Weston Ski Track, and Kendall Square Community Ice Skating.

Patagonia, with local stores in Boston (Newbury Street) and Cambridge (Harvard Square, is an outdoor apparel and gear retailer leading the industry in sustainable manufacturing and distribution, while funding local work to protect natural resources and outdoor recreation.

Wachusett Brewing Company was founded by three Massachusetts college students obsessed with the brewing culture and an appreciation for craft beer during their adventures of biking, canoeing, and hiking around New England. Today, Wachusett Brewing Company remains a local sanctuary of handcrafted and award-winning ales and lagers. Its roots remain deep in outdoor adventures with a focus on community and quality.

Dave's Fresh Pasta is a wholesale and retail fresh pasta shop in Somerville, MA. They offer fresh pasta as well as sandwiches, sauces, spreads, pesto, lasagnas, prepared foods and more. Dave believes in supporting local businesses—  many of their grocery, produce and cheeses are from New England producers.

Conservation Candy is a Boston based, mission driven company making organic, plant-based gummy bears and giving 10% of profits to help protect bears.

The Boston Red Sox were founded in 1901 as one of the American League's eight charter franchises. They compete in Major League Baseball and play at their home ballpark, Fenway Park in downtown Boston.

Trader Joe’s is a national chain of neighborhood grocery stores that provide outstanding value in the form of the best quality products at the best everyday prices. At Trader Joe's, you’ll discover a store full of unique and interesting products, along with everyday basics, in the Trader Joe's label.

Pemberton Farms is a unique combination of specialty grocery store, garden center and premium gift business - down the street from Mass Rivers! Pemberton Marketplace proudly serves the local community by offering natural, organic and locally sourced products as well as foods that help our customers with special diets – gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, nut-free – and by providing an array of products for people who are concerned about our planet – organic, sustainable, GMO-free, fair trade.