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Save the Date! Join the Barkhamsted Recreation Department & FRCC River Steward Team – Sunday, August 9, 2026
Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 9, 2026, and join the Barkhamsted Recreation Department and the FRCC River Steward Team for a day dedicated to caring for and enjoying our local waterways!
Whether you'd like to help clean up the river, spend time on the water, or do both, we'd love to have you join us.
Sunday Morning River Trash Cleanup
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Meeting Location: Barkhamsted Town Garage on Route 44, Barkhamsted, CT (Meet at 10 a.m.)
Meeting Location: Barkhamsted Town Garage on Route 44, Barkhamsted, CT (Meet at 10 a.m.)
Help us keep our river clean by removing litter along the riverbanks and in the water.
- Garbage bags and gloves will be provided.
- Feel free to bring waders or other gear if you'd like to help collect trash from the river.
🚣 Paddle with the Stewards
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Collinsville Canoe & Kayak, Collinsville, CT
Location: Collinsville Canoe & Kayak, Collinsville, CT
Spend the afternoon paddling with members of the FRCC River Steward Team while learning more about the Farmington River and the importance of protecting this incredible resource. It is such a great way to cool off and have fun after our Trash Pick up! (Snacks and water provided!!)
Please register in advance using the registration link provided below.
We hope you'll join us for one or both events as we work together to care for the Farmington River and enjoy a fun day outdoors.
Paddle the Farmington River with Barkhamsted Recreation and The FRCC River Stewards Info (2026 River and Recreation Events) (New)
Experience the beautiful vistas of the scenic Farmington River during an evening of fun while paddling with Collinsville Canoe and Kayak, FRCC Summer River Stewards and the Barkhamsted Recreation Department for our River and Recreation Family Event. Spend an enjoyable afternoon while getting in some great exercise. You can choose whether you would like to kayak or Paddle Board. Whatever your preference, you're sure to have a great time. The cost is $25.00 per person, per event night and the price includes a paddleboard, or kayak, paddle and life vest. The cost is $10 if you have your own supplies. Collinsville Canoe charges $5 for Parking and boat launch and then $5.00 for Barkhamsted Recreation. (Payment must be received one week prior to the program) Lots of smiles and laughs are sure to be had by all. The program is open to adults and families. Children should be ages 6 or over and should be able to swim. Life jackets are required.
Experience the beautiful vistas of the scenic Farmington River during an evening of fun while paddling with Collinsville Canoe and Kayak, FRCC Summer River Stewards and the Barkhamsted Recreation Department for our River and Recreation Family Event. Spend an enjoyable afternoon while getting in some great exercise. You can choose whether you would like to kayak or Paddle Board. Whatever your preference, you're sure to have a great time. The cost is $25.00 per person, per event night and the price includes a paddleboard, or kayak, paddle and life vest. The cost is $10 if you have your own supplies. Collinsville Canoe charges $5 for Parking and boat launch and then $5.00 for Barkhamsted Recreation. (Payment must be received one week prior to the program) Lots of smiles and laughs are sure to be had by all. The program is open to adults and families. Children should be ages 6 or over and should be able to swim. Life jackets are required.
Date-Sunday, August 9-Event Night
Time-2:00-4:00 p.m.
Location: Collinsville Canoe and Kayak- 41 Bridge Street, Route 179, Collinsville, CT
Please register at Paddle with Barkhamsted Rec and the River Stewards link
by Thursday, August 6, so we can have the proper equipment and supervision in place. Mail your check to Barkhamsted Recreation Department, Barkhamsted Town Hall-67 Ripley Hill Road, Barkhamsted, CT 06078 or drop it off in the white mailbox outside town hall in the upper level. You can also bring your payment to the event but once you are registered there are no refunds as we have to give a headcount to Collinsville Canoe and Kayak the head count before the event.
For any questions, please email- Donna Bastrzycki, Barkhamsted Recreation Director, barkhamstedrec@barkhamsted.us
Looking forward to seeing you there!
