The Kalkaska Conservation District (KCD) and Live Well Kalkaska Substance Free Coalition (LWKSFC) are teaming up to bring your family another fun and healthy activity this summer!

On Friday, July 26, we will be canoeing the Upper Manistee River. We will ID trees & plants, look for wildlife, use teamwork to navigate the river, and practice mindfulness as a coping mechanism to handle everyday stressors.

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 9:00 am. The bus will leave the lot by 9:10. Pick-up is at the municipal lot at 2:00 pm.

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, July 22, 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 231-258-3307.

**Sarah can also be contacted if you or someone you know is interested in being a volunteer chaperone for this or future youth events (all volunteers for youth events will undergo a background check). In addition, if you have an “outdoorsy” skill you would like to teach the next generation, please contact us!

The partnership between the Conservation District and Substance Free Coalition is unique to Kalkaska. We are proud to have the opportunity to encourage youth to live a substance-free lifestyle while offering healthy alternative activities. Kalkaska County is full of natural beauty and our goal is to teach local youth how to feel comfortable enjoying it.