Hearty Roots is inviting the community to make a splash at Paddle for a Purpose, a family-friendly fundraiser on the Damariscotta River supporting local youth.

The day begins and ends at Glidden Point Oyster Farm in Edgecomb and features a relaxed, three-mile round-trip paddle designed to ride the tides of the Damariscotta River. Whether participants show up in a kayak, canoe, stand-up paddleboard, or inflatable unicorn, all are welcome to join the river adventure.

After the paddle, the fun continues with an after-party at Glidden Point featuring live music from Poi Rogers Band, beverages from Oxbow Brewing Company, Oyster River Winegrowers and Whaleback Farm Cider as well as costume prizes for those ready to go all in on the festive spirit.

Tickets are $100 for paddlers and $30 for the after-party only; children 12 and under attend free.

To register and learn more, visit www.heartyroots.org/paddle-for-a-purpose.

Event Details

● Date: Saturday, June 13

● Time: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

● Location: Glidden Point Oyster Farm, Edgecomb, Maine

● Paddle Route: 3-mile round-trip on the Damariscotta River

● Tickets: $100 for paddlers; $30 for after-party only; free for children 12 and under

● After-Party: Live music by Poi Rogers Band and beverages from Oxbow Brewing Company

● Fun Feature: Costumes encouraged

About Hearty Roots

Hearty Roots is a youth development organization that mindfully fuses social-emotional wellness with nature connection by offering year-round programming and in-school offerings, along with pop-up events — all under the canopy of the great outdoors. The proactive, inclusive and out-of-the-box approach to youth programming allows kids to access the outdoors in all seasons so they can restore, rejuvenate and reset. To learn more about Hearty Roots, go to www.heartyroots.org.