Paddle and Picnic - Central Massachusetts
October 18, 2026 — 10:00 am - 12:00 am ET
Rain Date: October 25, 2026 Last day to register: October 16, 2026
This event is free to attend, with optional donations welcomed.
Join The Venture Out Project Central MA volunteers and Mass Audubon for a Paddle and Picnic in Worcester, MA! We will begin with a short introduction to canoeing, have an hour to enjoy the pond, and then will wrap up with a picnic on the sand! Feel free to bring a snack to share (or not share!). Please indicate if you have allergies that we should be aware of. If you attended (or missed attending) our canoeing trip last October, we will be returning to the same pond.
If you require a service dog to attend, please let us know and we collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and safe on the water. This event is for ages 18+ and intended for the LGBTQIA+ community.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Worcester, MA area (Nipmuc lands)
Parking: Free parking lot available.
Pets: While we love pets, we ask that furry friends who are not service animals stay at home for this adventure. Tell them we said hi!
Meet: October 18, 2026
Cost: This event is completely free to access! We welcome donations of any amount, which help us continue to provide these programs. We appreciate your support and your contribution!
Bring: Water, warm layers, sunscreen, and a snack to share if you’d like!
COVID SAFETY
Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group. PLEASE be mindful of your own and group safety. If you or anyone in your household are not feeling well, do not participate in a hike.
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Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.