Experience the sound and shadows of the evening, and watch the moonbeams of the Full Moon dance on Pushaw Stream. If we're lucky we may also see or hear nocturnal animals! This is truly a spectacular experience.
Hirundo will provide paddles, canoes/kayaks, and life jackets but you are free to bring your own as well. All exprience levels are welcome!
*Please reserve your spot by purchasing a ticket. Tickets are limited and this paddle frequently sells out!
Location: Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, Gate 3, 35 Hudson Road, Alton, Maine 04468 (MAP BELOW)
Tickets:
$15/Adult (18+)
$8 /Youth*
*Age limit: Participants must be at least 8 years of age to participate in this event, for saftey reasons.
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How to prepare:
- Arrive 10 minutes early to use the bathroom, use bugspray, and prep for the paddle
- Bring a flashlight or head lamp!
- Bring and/or wear bugspray
- Wear layers, as temperatures may fluctuate as the sun sets
- Bring a waterbottle
- Wear sturdy shoes
- ***make sure each participant has filled out our Liability Waiver before arrival (will be sent in an email after registration)
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Other Event Informtion:
- Bathrooms: there is a portable toilet available close to the boat launch area
- Boats: there are two person canoes and single kayaks available at this event for use
- Water: there is no running water on site
- Accessibility/accomodations: if you have concerns about getting into/out of boats and paddling please reach out ahead of time to see if we can accomodate your needs!
QUESTIONS? Email brianna.guy@hirundomaine.org
Weather Policy
Hirundo will cancel a program when the weather presents unsafe conditions for participants. Hirundo reserves the right to cancel programs at any point when it is deemed unsafe. Participants will be notified of cancellations via the contact info provided at registration.
Although Hirundo thoroughly observes weather data we cannot control the weather. There may be cloud cover that prevents you from observing a full moon on the night of your paddle.
Full Moon programming (hikes, paddles) will not be canceled due to cloud coverage, and unobstructed views of the moon are not guaranteed.
The final determination for cancellation is dependent on the weather. Weather-related cancellations will be made 3 hours in advance of the program. Please check your email before traveling to Hirundo Wildlife Refuge.
Refund Policy
If Hirundo cancels a program/event a full refund will be issued to every participant. The refund will be issued via Eventbrite and may take several days to complete. Cancellations and notice of refunds will be sent to the email provided on Eventbrite at the time of registration.
Ticket Holders must request a refund on a program they can no longer attend 5 days prior to the event.
Requests for refunds less than 5 days before the event or after the event will not be honored.
Rain Date Policy
Hirundo may choose to offer an alternative rain date for some events. This date will be posted at the time of event advertising and the ticket holder commits to being available for either date. No refunds will be given to ticket holders who cannot attend the rain-date unless they request a refund more than 5 days prior to the rescheduled date.
