Join us for a guided sunrise paddle outing, and watch the natural world start the day. Wildlife are particularly active in the dawn hours, so we may see beaver, muskrat, eagles, deer and moose on our journey. This is a great paddle for birders!
This paddle will be held flotilla-style with canoes and kayaks. You may use one of our boats, or bring your own. Please, no beginners on this paddle.
Absolute beginners are encouraged to particpate in our 'Super-Canoe' (28' , 10-person canoe) style paddles such as our Full-Moon Paddles.
Children under 8 are not permitted, for safety reasons.
Please dress for the weather, it can be cold on the water in the early AM.
Location: Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, Gate 3, 35 Hudson Road, Alton, Maine 04468
Tickets:
$18/adult (age 16 and up)
$8 for a child age 8-15.
Please reserve your spot by purchasing a ticket. Tickets are limited .
Weather Policy
Hirundo will cancel a program when weather presents an unsafe condition for participants. Due to the unpredictability of the weather, 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.
Full Moon programming (hikes, paddles) will not be canceled due to cloud coverage, and unobstructed views of the moon are not guaranteed.
Final determination for cancellation is dependent on 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 time of registration.
Ticket Holder 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.
