Join Menunkatuck and New Haven Parks' Ranger Harry Coyle for a leisurely canoe trip up the West River from Barnard Nature Center, past the Westville Music Bowl (formerly the Connecticut Tennis Center), and through Edgewood Park as far as the water level allows.

Lingering birds may include Great Blue Herons, Great Egrets, late migrating sandpipers, and Belted Kingfishers. Binoculars will be helpful. Bring water and a snack. 

Parks will have eight canoes for 2-3  people per canoe. Bring your own canoe or kayak if you have one.

Registration is required for use of a Parks canoe. Register here.