Midcoast Conservancy and the Sheepscot Knotweed Project invite intrepid tubers to join them for a float down the beautiful Sheepscot River in Alna on Saturday, July 1, starting at 12:30 p.m. The group will enjoy the scenery while getting a fish-eye view of the problematic knotweed growing along the river bank. There will be opportunities to ask the organizers questions about managing knotweed and informational handouts to help anyone tackle knotweed on their own property. There are two take-out options so participants can choose a shorter or longer float. Option one is about a mile, option two is about 1.5 miles. Timing will depend on water level so tubers should prepare to spend 1.5-2.5 hours total. Participants need to bring their own tubes when they come to learn, float, and have fun!

Anyone with questions is welcome to reach out to the Sheepscot Knotweed Project at sheepscotknotweedproject@gmail.com. Anyone interested in learning more about managing Knotweed can join their mailing list and keep an eye out for a Knotweed Management Workshop at the end of the summer!

Put-in will be at the Head Tide Dam in Alna (across from Head Tide Church Road).

Shuttles will be provided from the two take out locations on Route 194 back to the parking at Head Tide Dam. Participants are asked to arrive by 12:15 p.m. so everyone can get started at the same time! To register, go to https://www.midcoastconservancy.org/events-list/sheepscot-knotweed-float.