Description

Mysteries of the Marsh Sunset Kayak-Mataponi Creek 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jug Bay’s Emory Waters Nature Preserve6032 Pindell Road, Lothian, MD 20711Discover Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary’s newest property, the Emory Waters Nature Preserve. We will launch kayaks from the Emory Waters pier and paddle south on the Patuxent River, exploring wetlands and shoreline as we go. We will paddle up beautiful Mataponi Creek looking for beaver, otter, birds, and flowering wetland plants. Paddlers can expect to actively paddle for about 2.5 hours. Ages: 16 or older (under 18 with a parent).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:1. Independently participate in all activities while maintaining an appropriate and safe body position.2. Manage all personal care and personal mobility independently.3. Effectively communicate with leaders and other participants.For your safety you are required to have plenty of water (at least 32 oz per person), sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, lunch/snacks, and wear closed toe shoes that can get wet & muddy. If you lack any of these items, we can deny you participation! Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time. $25 per person. Registration is required and is limited to 10 participants. For questions, call 410-222-8006 or email jugbay@aacounty.org.

Location

6032 Pindell Road, Lothian, MD 20711