Thunder may have stopped the fun on June 30 but the Sheepscot Knotweed Project is trying again! Everyone is invited to grab their tube and join the Sheepscot Knotweed Project, a collaboration of community members and Midcoast Conservancy, for a float down the beautiful Sheepscot River in Alna on Saturday, July 20 at 1:30 p.m. Floaters will get a turtle-eye view of the problematic knotweed growing along the river bank-- and many native plant and wildlife sightings too. All are welcome to join in!

In addition to just good community summer fun, there will be opportunities to ask questions about managing knotweed and informational handouts to help landowners tackle knotweed on their property.

Timing will depend on water level, so participants should prepare to spend 1.5-2.5 hours total on the river. Parking is at Head Tide Dam in Alna (across from Head Tide Church Road). Shuttles will be provided from the take out on Route 194 back to the parking at Head Tide Dam. Floaters should arrive by 1:15 p.m. so everyone can get started at the same time, and bring tubes, sunscreen, snacks, water shoes/sneakers and goofy spirit.

Anyone with questions can reach out to the Sheepscot Knotweed Project at sheepscotknotweedproject@gmail.com or visit the Midcoast Conservancy events page.