Join us for a relaxing day on the Contoocook River in Concord. We’ll take a leisurely paddle on flat water. New paddlers are welcome and instruction will be available. Canoes welcome. Bring your own lunch and beverage. The put-in point can be slippery. Ability to enter/exit a kayak (with assistance) is required. You may bring your own kayak ($3 fee payable at the site) or rent one ($24 payable at the site).

The Pulpit Rock Conservation area is "Bedford's Natural Treasure" and one of the town's best places for hiking, bird watching, and close-to-home outdoor experiences. The 338-acre parcel features the gorge and ledge named "Pulpit Rock," wetlands, Pulpit Brook, a number of small picturesque waterfalls, rocky outcrops, and glacial erratics, along with forest flora and fauna. Join us on a hike to this 14,000-year-old gorge that is owned by the Town and overseen by the Bedford Land Trust. You will learn about its geologic history, as well as its outstanding ecological features. Our hike to the Pulpit is of medium difficulty with roots and rocks to maneuver; stout tie shoes are necessary.