Ellsworth Community Paddle | Invasive Species Identification

• Date: Friday, June 20, 2025
• Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM (arrive a few minutes early – we launch as a group at 6:30 PM)
• Location: Ellsworth River Park (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI)

Join Paddle Antrim for a scenic community paddle on Ellsworth Lake as part of the Ellsworth/Atwood Pig Roast! This free, family-friendly paddling event welcomes all types of paddlecraft, including kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards. The 1.5-hour leisurely paddle will launch from Ellsworth River Park and provide a unique opportunity to learn about protecting our local waterways.

Learn to Identify & Prevent Invasive Species

We’re excited to partner with CAKE CISMA (Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area) for this paddle. As we explore the lake, their experts will educate paddlers on how to identify, report, and prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species—a crucial step in protecting Michigan’s waterways.

Event Details:

• Who Can Join? Paddlers of all ages and skill levels. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult on the water.
• What to Bring? Your own kayak, canoe, or paddleboard, plus a paddle and PFD (life jacket)—which must be worn at all times.
• Registration: No pre-registration required, but all paddlers must complete a digital event waiver before participation.

Complete Waiver

Help Protect Our Waterways

To prevent the spread of invasive species like New Zealand Mud Snails, always Clean, Drain, and Dry your boat and gear before launching in a new waterway. Need help? Check out our boat cleaning guide.

Let’s paddle together for cleaner, healthier waterways.