Paddle with a Purpose
About this Event
The 17th Annual Paddle with a Purpose on the 17th of July, 2026!
Bucks County Conservation District, and its long time partners -Bucks County Parks and Recreation Department, Nockamixon State Parks, and Delaware Canal State Park - are excited to host this volunteer paddling and pulling event in our combined effort to control the aquatic invasive plant, Water Chestnut (Trapa natans). We've come a long way and the lake is looking spectacular. But, the chestnut has a way of returning each year.
Where: Lake Towhee, 800 Old Bethlehem Road, Quakertown, PA 18951
Lake Towhee Boat Launch, Haycock Township
When: July 17, 2026 / 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
What to Bring: Food and water refills will be provided. Please bring your water bottle, sunscreen, and bug spray. As noted, water crafts can be borrowed or you can bring your own. There is an option to bring your own craft when you register.
If there are any questions, please contact [email protected]
Event Instructions: Event organizers will provide a limited number of kayaks, paddles, and personal floatation devices to borrow. After a brief training on paddling and on the target plant, participants can freely paddle anywhere on the lake to uproot these plants, collect floating seed pods, and return filled bags to event staff.
Participants will be asked to sign a waiver of liability and permission to share photographs.
Where is it happening?
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