Canoe Trip on the Chesapeake Bay
July 11, 10:00 am to 2 pm
The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) is inviting you to join us for a fun, educational canoe trip on the Chesapeake Bay, July 11 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. If you enjoy the natural surroundings and want to learn more about the plants and animals that live in our bay, want to help raise funds for the GVC’s efforts to continue environmental education and restoration projects within the Gunpowder Watershed, and want to have fun, then register with the GVC for this wonderful event!
Kirk
Dryer, Baltimore County Senior Naturalist from Marshy Point Nature
Center (MPNC) will lead the canoe trip and provide the natural and
cultural history of the Chesapeake Bay. Bring your binoculars to see
herons, eagles, osprey, cormorants, otters, muskrats, and fish
splashing in the water!
Two person limit in each canoe. At least one person per canoe must have basic paddling skills! Ages 8 and up. Parent must accompany child.
Bring a minimum of 2 quarts of water per person, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, rain gear and binoculars. Canoes will be provided by MPNC but we encourage you to bring your own kayak or canoe. Life jackets will be provided for ages 8 and up.
RAIN or SHINE. Participants must arrive by 10:00 am at the MPNC. We will begin paddling on the Chesapeake Bay by 11:00 am and break for lunch, (provided by the GVC), at the half way point at Dundee Marina. We will return to MPNC by 2:00 pm. (In case of severe thunderstorms, Storm Date will be June 25th.)
Registration: You must register by June 26, 2009. Limited Space Available! GVC Members receive $5 discount. A $50 per adult, and $25 per child (age 8 to 17) donation is requested to cover the cost and to help GVC continue its restoration efforts within the Gunpowder Watershed. You may also purchase a $5 raffle ticket towards a chance to win one FREE canoe trip. To register, become a GVC member, or for questions contact Peggy Perry, Program Director for the GVC at 443-415-7969 or at little-owl@msn.com.
Download Canoe Trip 7-11-09 flyer
View photos from Canoe trip 2008
Address:
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Marshy Point Nature Center Baltimore, MD 21220 (See a map) |
Directions:
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Take I-695 east to exit 31C for Route 43 (White Marsh Boulevard). Stay on Route 43 for approximately 9 miles to its end at Eastern Boulevard and make a left. Stay left on Eastern and continue east for approximately 2.5 miles, passing Chase Elementary and Eastern Regional Park on your right, and make a right on Marshy Point Road (look for park sign). Follow Marshy Point Road and follow signs, making a left turn into the parking area. |
