Name: Sunset Paddle
Start: 2026-06-26T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-06-26T20:30:00-04:00
Location: Hirundo Wildlife Refuge

Sunset Paddle

Hirundo is a 2,400 acre nature preserve, spanning Pushaw and Dead Streams, Lac d’Or (lake), vast wetlands, includingSilver Maple Floodplain Forest, mixed hardwood and evergreen forests and a 40-acre bog. Only 10 miles from the University of Maine, Orono Campus, visitors paddle canoes free of charge and watch playful river otters, breeding Wood Ducks, Bald Eagles, and Osprey in the tranquil beauty. While hiking, snowshoeing, or cross country skiing, one might encounter moose, deer, red fox, muskrat, beaver, mink, otter, black bear, bobcat, fisher, and ermine.

Hirundo Wildlife Refuge

Join us for a paddle along Pushaw during the perfect time to catch a glimpse of wildlife and enjoy spectacular colors painting the sky!

Sunset is a perfect time to catch a glimpse of wildlife and enjoy spectacular colors painting the sky!Join us for a beautiful scenic sunset paddle along the idyllic Dead and Pushaw Streams. This is a great time to see some crepuscular wildlife. We may see beaver, muskrat, eagles, herons, deer, and even moose on our journey. No matter what wildlife we see or miss, we are sure to see a spectacular sky as the sun sets.This paddle will be held flotilla-style with canoes and kayaks. You may use one of our boats, or bring your own. Hirundo provides life jackets and all equipment as needed.Location: Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, Gate 3, 35 Hudson Road, Alton, Maine 04468 (MAP BELOW)Tickets:Restricted to Ages 8+ for safetyPlease reserve your spot by purchasing a ticket. Tickets are limited.Questions? Email: brianna@hirundomaine.org_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ MORE EVENT INFOLocation: Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, Gate 3, 35 Hudson Road, Alton, Maine 04468 (MAPS BELOW)How to prepare:Wear layers, wear sturdy shoes, and bring a water bottle. You will need bugspray and would benefit from a headnet to use while we board and offboard the boats. You are welcome to bring snacks on this trip. We also suggest sunglasses, hats, and sunscreen.Bathrooms:There will be an outhouse available for use before and after the paddle. This outhouse is NOT ADA accessible as there is a step to get inside, no support railings, and it is a small space. There are no lights or running water in this outhouse, but hand sanitizer is provided.Event Conditions:This event will occur entirely outdoors. There is a steep decline/incline to and from the boat launch area. You will be entering and exiting the canoes with limited paddle guide assistance. This will be a casual, slow paced, paddle.Accessibility Info:This event will occur entirely outdoors. There is a short, grassy hill (Average slope 8.6%, maximum 16%) to and from the boat launch area. There is seating available at the top and bottom of the hill. Hirundo volunteers/staff can bring kayaks/canoes from the boatyard to the water’s edge if needed, and hold the vessel steady while entering/leaving. This will be a casual, slow-paced paddle. Single kayaks, double kayaks, and canoes are available.VIDEO OF LOCATION BELOW_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Weather PolicyHirundo 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 PolicyIf Hirundo cancels a program/event a full refund will be issued to every registrant. 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.At this time we are unable to offer full refunds. Ticket transfers will be available upon requests made more than 5 days in advance of the program. Tickets can be transfered to other programs/events of equal or about equal value (within $5 of orginal price ticket).Rain Date PolicyHirundo 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.

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