MPRA’s 2024 Event Schedule

Friday, April 26 –  Our annual meeting will again be held at Campbell’s Pavilion  – Our social hour starts at 5:30 PM. Dinner at 6:30 followed by a brief annual meeting.  There will be fried chicken, bbq, slaw, and baked beans.  You are welcome to join us and  bring a dish to share.  We also encourage you to bring your own utensils and cup.  Conservation begins with us!


Saturday, May 18 –  The Wine and Fine Arts Festival at Locust Grove.  MPRA will be hosting the children’s tent.  Come by and see us.  We will be there from 10 –  4.


Wednesday, May 29 – First paddle of 2024.  Join us at the Walkerton Landing ( on the side by the old bridge) for our celebration of River Month.  We usually do this on June 1st but the tides say no.  We will meet around 5:30 PM and paddle up the Mattaponi, the tide turns about 6:30 PM, so we can ride the tide.  You must bring your PFD along with your kayak or canoe.  All are welcome, and bring your beverages and snacks too.


June is River Month – CELEBRATE EVERY DAY!!!!


Saturday, July 13 – Paddle from the Zoar put-in to Aylett.  We meet at 9 AM and usually shuttle cars back to Aylett boat landing after unloading.  We try to launch by 9:30 AM and arrive in Aylett around noon,  You must bring your PFD .  This is a long paddle but it is beautiful.  And always a lot of fun.


Monday, August 26 – Annual paddle at Garnett’s Creek.  In the past few years, this has become more of a float and swim than a paddle. You must bring your PFD. I hope you can join us.