The Kalkaska Conservation District (KCD), Live Well Kalkaska Substance Free Coalition (LWKSFC), & Kalkaska County Sheriff’s Department are teaming up to bring your family another fun and healthy activity this summer!
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED AND WILL TAKE PLACE ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 2.
We are currently full, but to be added to our waitlist if people cannot make the rescheduled date, please fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/jTR4pRtgQtfaSU1P9
On Wednesday, July 2nd, we are canoeing the Upper Manistee River. This is a great opportunity to learn to appreciate our natural resources, use teamwork, and learn how to manage stress.
Transportation is provided from the downtown Kalkaska municipal lot (Walnut & Third St) to Shel-Haven Canoe Livery. Lunch, canoes, and life jackets are also provided.
This event is for children 10 and up, but children under 10 are welcome if a parent or guardian attends.
Drop-off is at the municipal lot at 9:30 am. The bus will leave the lot by 9:45. Pick-up is at the municipal lot at 2:00 pm. Families are welcome to meet us at Shel-Haven Canoe Livery at 10:15.
AGENDA:
9:30-9:45 Check in at Municipal Lot, Downtown Kalkaska
9:45-10:15 Bus to Shel-Haven Canoe Livery
10:15-10:45 Get in teams for canoes, head to the river
10:45-12:45 Canoeing
12:45-1:15 Lunch (provided)
1:30-2:00 Bus back to Kalkaska
Please wear weather-appropriate clothing. We recommend bringing your own water bottle, but we will also have water available. This event will take place rain or shine. In the event of severe inclement weather, we will reschedule.
RSVPs are REQUIRED by Monday, June 23, and can be done by filling out this Google Form.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Sarah at sarah.schroeder@macd.org or call/text 231-564-9055.
If you need to cancel your RSVP for any reason, please contact Sarah. Due to limited staffing and equipment, we cap these events. If you cannot attend, please let us know ASAP so we can give your spot to someone who can! We do not need a reason for your cancellation. A no-call, no-show to this event may affect your participation in future partnered events.
The partnership between Live Well Kalkaska Substance Free Coalition, Kalkaska County Sheriff’s Department, and the Kalkaska Conservation District is unique to Kalkaska. We work together to connect kids with nature, teach stress management skills, and promote a healthy lifestyle.
**If you are interested in volunteering with the Conservation District & Live Well Kalkaska for our kid/family events this summer (hiking, biking, canoeing, camping), please contact Sarah at sarah.schroeder@macd.org or text/call 231-564-9055. Background checks are required for volunteers working with children.