Sippican Lands Trust August events

Aug 5, 2021

MARION — The Sippican Lands Trust has events to get you outside for the last month of summer.

On Saturday, Aug. 14, the lands trust is hosting its annual Paddle on the Weweantic River. Starting at the top of the river, paddlers will put their kayaks and canoes in at the top of the Weweantic and make their way down the river ending at Brainard Marsh shoreline.

The trip will take about two hours and although participants will be riding out a falling tide, please be prepared for sunny, hot weather. Bring plenty of sunscreen, water, sunhat, water appropriate clothing, and of course, your canoe or kayak.

On Tuesday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m., join Sippican Lands Trust for its August virtual presentation about the history of cranberries in Massachusetts and the future of the cranberry business.

Hilary Sandler, Director of UMass Cranberry Research Station in Wareham, will be the guest speaker and will bring the latest research on cranberries and cranberry farming in Massachusetts during the talk.

The Sippican Lands Trust owns a 23-acre cranberry bog at its White Eagle property that is harvested for cranberries every year.

Each virtual talk will be $10 for members and $20 for non-members. The virtual talks will be held on Zoom, and proceeds will benefit the critical land conservation work of the Sippican Lands Trust.

Pre-registration is required, and the Sippican Lands Trust will send you a presentation link by Noon on the day of the virtual talk once your payment has been processed.

On Friday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m., the lands trust will continue its walking club series with a walk around its Radio Tower Property with Naturalist and Board Member Brian Freyermouth.

On Saturday, Aug. 28 at 9 a.m., the lands trust will be repairing a bridge at its White Eagle Property and is looking for volunteers to help. The lands trust has already built all three bridges but still needs to add ramps and other safety features to them.

If you are interested in learning how to clear trails, maintain trails and/or build bridges, email SLT at info@sippicanlandstrust.org.

The Sippican Lands Trust also invites community members to buy tickets now for its Oyster Fest on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 2 to 6 p.m.

The lands trust online auction is also live on its website featuring SLT nature walks, Marion art, local experiences, and more. Bidding ends Sept. 17 at 11:59 p.m.

To learn more or to register for any of the above events, visit sippicanlandstrust.org/.