The Mass Audubon Society and the Housatonic Valley Association are offering free guided educational canoe trips down the Housatonic River. The route begins at the Mary Decker boat launch in Lenox MA and goes to Woods Pond. The three hour trip will be a good way for novice paddler to be introduced to the beauty and nature of the area. You may encounter many types of birds, deer, moose, muskrats, and an occasional black bear. Canoes, paddles and life vests are provided. For more information call 413 637 0320. Dates and times of the trips are:
9 am to noon July 12,13,19, and 26
Aug. 4,11,17,23,25 and 30
2 to 5 pm July 14 and 28
Noon to 3 pm Aug. 3 and 9
Tags: Housatonic Valley Association, lenox massachusetts, Mass Audubon

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Thanks for your comments! It’s great to communicate with other people who enjoy the beauty of nature, and the photos on your site are fabulous. Our blog that you replied to was from last year, but MassAudubon will have more free guided canoe trips this year, which anyone can find at http://www.massaudubon.org. Please keep in touch, and we hope you can come visit.