Description

Mysteries of the Marsh Family Canoe10:00 am - 2:30 pmJug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary1361 Wrighton Rd, Lothian, MD 20711Get the kids outside for exercise and nature. This canoe paddle is geared for families and children with little or no experience in canoes. We will teach you how to paddle a canoe and provide the equipment needed. We will launch canoes and paddle the Patuxent River and Western Branch to look for wetland animals. See the beautiful colors of plants blooming in the wetlands and along the river’s edge. Children usually must be at least 13 to paddle, however this trip they may be 11 and older. Children must be at least 7 years old. Children under 11 years must be accompanied by two paddling adults. The child will sit in the middle of the canoe with adults paddling. Trips include: general orientation, paddle instruction, half mile walk to canoes, launching canoes, and paddling. Paddlers can expect to actively paddle for approximately 2 hours. The Patuxent River is a relatively slow-moving river, but paddlers must be able to propel the canoe through the water. Participants must be able to:• Independently participate in all activities while maintaining an appropriate and safe body position.• Manage all personal care and personal mobility independently.• Effectively communicate with leaders and other participants.Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time. For your safety you are required to have plenty of water (at least 32 oz pp), sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, closed toe shoes that can get wet and lunch/snacks. If you lack any of these items, we may deny you participation! If weather and/or river conditions don’t allow paddling, a hike will be substituted. Canoe trips are usually $20 pp, however, this trip is being offered at $10 pp. Registration required. For questions, call 410-222-8006 or email jugbay@aacounty.org.

Age Category

Family

Location

1361 Wrighton Road, Lothian,MD 20711