Join the Windham Conservation District in pulling water chestnut from the Connecticut River near Rockingham and Vernon! Volunteers will be trained on aquatic introduced (invasive) plant identification and proper removal protocols. No prior experience is required!

Bring your kayak or canoe (with life preserver) and we will provide you with removal gear, water, and some snacks. Don't own a kayak or canoe? Borrow one from us! 

At each session, we will start by sharing how to identify water chestnut, remove it safely and  how to clean your boats. After this, we will prepare our watercraft and survey our sites in Rockingham or in Vernon. Participants are encouraged to join us on the water for at least one hour, however, surveys can last up to 4 hours depending on the number of volunteers.

If you are interested in joining, please fill email sullivan.wcnrcd@gmail.com. We will share our schedule once the season starts again in June of 2026. 

What to bring? We recommend a life preserver, sunscreen, snacks, and a long-sleeved shirt. Wear clothing that can get wet. Shoes can either be flip flops or water-proof shoes.  

Ages 14+ welcome. Participants need to be able to swim, be able to follow directions, and be able to kayak or be comfortable being in a canoe/other vessel with a parent. 

We will be asking participants to fill out a Volunteer Service Agreement in case of incidentals.

Contact us at sullivan.wcnrcd@gmail.com or (802) 689-9458 for questions.