Event Calendar

Hosts: Kalamazoo River Watershed Council, Audubon Society of Kalamazoo, WaterTrail Ventures
Contact: Bela Ballez (programs@nullkalamazooriver.org)
Event Description: 2.5 hour/5-mile paddle from WaterTrail Ventures to Hacklander Boat Launch in Saugatuck Township.Travel down river on gentle currents around Potawanami Marsh, encountering several species of birds and natural flora. Audubon Society of Kalamazoo will be providing leaders to identify birds. Great trip for beginner paddlers and bird watchers.
Pre-registration is required. Please register below.

Details:

• Vessel drop off/check-in: Check-in begins at 8:00AM, bagels, coffee, and swag provided by KRWC. Guests with personal watercraft can drop equipment at launch location.
• Vehicle shuttle provided: Yes, courtesy of WaterTrail Ventures. Guests with personal watercraft drop off vessel at launch, drive car to take out location and will be shuttled back. The last shuttle will leave the take out location at 9:30am. Guests who are renting vessels will be shuttled at the end of the paddle.
• Launch: 10:00am from WaterTrail Ventures. Paddlers specifically interested in bird identification with an Audubon Society of Kalamazoo leader will launch as a separate group a few minutes later.
• Take out: 12:30pm from Hacklander Boat Launch
• Boat rentals: Available, please indicate on registration form and contact WaterTrail Ventures (269-547-1884) to reserve. Limited quantity is available. Discounted rates for event are available courtesy of WaterTrail Ventures, see below! 
  • Kayak Rentals: $15, seats 1, 300# weight cap
  • Canoe Rentals: $30, seats 2, 700# weight cap.

Register Here!