So you’ve been thinking about getting out on the water in a canoe/kayak, but you didn’t know where to go, or who to go with. Or maybe you don’t have access to a kayak? No worries! Riverkeeper has got you covered and the 2013 River Tour registration is now open. Believe it or not, the Riverkeeper tours are free and open to the public. All you have to do is get yourself to the site and Riverkeeper will handle the rest. And for those of you who still aren’t so sure about the water, Riverkeeper now offers bicycle tours as well.
*Participants may use Riverkeeper’s kayaks at no charge or may bring your own kayak or canoe
For all of the tour and registration information, just click here.
Canalside Paddle Tours:
All tours meet on the Lawn area at Canalside and launch from the lower docks.
Wednesday May 29th – Natural History of the Buffalo River ( 3pm – 5:30pm)
Thursday June 6th – Built by Immigrants (12pm – 2:30pm, 3pm- 5:30pm).
Tuesday June 18th -The Grand Ladies of the Lake, Buffalo’s Grain Elevators (3pm – 5:30pm, 6pm – 8:30pm)
Friday June 21st – Music on the Water
(6pm – 8:30pm)
Wednesday July 24th – A Tour of Progress (3pm – 5:30pm, 6 – 8:30pm)
Saturday July 27th – Poetry Paddle (9am – 11:30am )
Wednesday August 14th – Music on the Water (5:30pm – 7:30pm)
Saturday October 5th – Poetry Paddle (9am – 11:30am)
Canalside Bicycle Tours:
Tours start at the Wooden Boardwalk at Canalside and are the first Wednesday of the month from May 1st to October 2nd. Check-in starts at 5:30 PM, tour leaves promptly at 6 PM. Guests may bring their own bikes or rent them from Riverkeeper. Pre-registration is required, please register online. Bike rentals must be reserved by 4pm the day prior to the ride.
Riverwalk Paddle Tours:
Meeting site for tours To Be Announced pending construction plans at some launch sites. Registered attendees will receive updated status of meeting spot prior to the tour.
Saturday May 25th – Scajaquada Regatta (10am – 12pm)
Wednesday June 12th – Birding Tour (5:30pm – 7:30pm)
Wednesday July 10th – Paddling Skills (5:30pm – 7:30pm)
Friday July 12th – Reflections on the Water (5:30 pm – 7:30pm)
Friday August 9th – Poetry Paddle (5:30pm – 7:30pm)
Tuesday September 24th – Black Rock Locks ( 5:30pm – 7:30pm)
Wednesday October 9th – Survival Skills Paddle (5:30pm – 7:30pm)