Apalachicola Riverkeeper Summer Eco-Trips & Events

June 2013 Dear Apalachicola Riverkeeper Supporters,   Thank you for the incredible turn out at our Tallahassee Ice Cream Social. It was energizing, indeed.  More than 125 people came out to enjoy the afternoon under the oak trees.  We look forward to seeing you again at our upcoming summer gatherings!  Scroll down for info on a June 29th Wewahitchka event.  And, our Sweetwater"Save our Water" campaign kicks off in July.  Please watch website and Facebook for announcements. We'll be out celebrating summer and fundraising in Apalach, SGI and Tallahassee. If you didn't see this yet, please read the recent NY TIMES article on the Apalachicola Bay, "A fight over water and to save a way of life."  June 3, 2013. Thank you for all that you do to protect Apalachicola River and Bay! Together, we can save the last great bay!! All the best, Shannon Lease, Deputy Director Apalachciola Riverkeeper Eco-Awareness Paddling Adventures We've added a few summer bonus adventures thanks of our volunteer trips leaders and your suggestions. We sure enjoy getting you out exploring the many tributaries of the Apalachicola River. Trips  are volunteer-led and solely supported by your generous donations. Thank you! In addition to our longstanding Fourth Saturday Paddle (FSP), we have added occasional Sunday Excursions (SE). Sunday trips are longer distance (10+ miles) and best suited for paddlers with experience.*  Here are our summer paddling offerings: Sunday, June 16:   Owl Creek,  (this replaces our usual Saturday, FSP, trip for June)  Sunday, July 14:     Apalachicola River (Clyde Park to O'Cheesee ramp)  SE* Saturday, July 27:   Graham Creek, FSP Sunday, Aug 18:     Chipola River, SE* Saturday, Aug 24:   Owl Creek, FSP Sun, Sep 8:               Scipio Creek, SE* Trip schedule subject to change due to weather or other conditions.  Trip spaces are limited, so please register early.  To register,  Contact us, riverkeeper@apalachicolarivekeeper.org or Trip Coordinatorgeorgiaackerman@earthlink.net COST: Free for members Donations encouraged. $30 for non-members.   Limited loaner kayaks available. Loaner kayak donation suggested Become a member Wewahitchka Summer River Day Celebration  June 29th 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Gaskin Park. Lake Grove Rd. Wewahitchka. Book signing with award winning author Michael Lister, Apalachicola Riverkeeper Board member  Apalachicola Riverkeeper member booth (complete with our new hats and t-shirts) Live Music Rally for the River, Cycle Poker Run Fine art photography of the River  Free Scenic Boat Rides and Free Sonar Boat Rides, Gulf County Search and Rescue River Portraits by Anitra Mayhann Photography River Run, Boat Poker Run on the river Celebrity Dunking Booth Games and Prizes Kids' Activities Great Food /  Refreshing Drinks  /  Sweets and Snacks   Car and Boat Wash  and more--a day of fesitivites for all who love the Apalachicola and her river communities! For more information contact Dawn Peterson at 628-4559 or DawnPeterson118@gmail.com   Because the living environment is what really sustains us. ~E. O. Wilson    Find us on Facebook  850-653-8936

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