Ogeechee Riverkeeper is hosting a fall foliage paddle at George L. Smith State Park.
This is a chance to see the pond cypress (Taxodium ascendens) trees in bright cinnamon and burnt orange. Unlike most conifers, the pond cypress is actually deciduous, which means the light, feathery leaves turn before they are dropped for the season.
The paddle will include a guided tour of the water trails on the mill pond with a chance for up-close viewing of the vibrant trees.
Pre-registration is required.
This is a lower/middle watershed and beginner-friendly paddle on a calm pond. For safety, participants must know how to swim. All paddlers will be required to wear a personal floatation device (PFD). When registering, please indicate if you will be bringing your own vessel, gear, and PFD. ORK will not be providing equipment. Participants without their own gear can rent from George L. Smith State Park for a fee.
This event is only available to members of Ogeechee Riverkeeper. This event is free to members, but donations are optional. A $5 parking fee per car is required. Advanced registration is required.
To become an ORK member, visit our donation page. Memberships are $50 (individual) or $75 (household) and benefits last a full year. Perks include members-only events, discounted merchandise, first chance to register for events, and more.
To celebrate membership month, Ogeechee Riverkeeper is partnering with George L. Smith State Park for a paddle. This is a lower/middle watershed and beginner-friendly paddle but participants must know how to swim. Meet at 8:00 a.m. near the pavilion by the main office. Daylight donuts will be provided.
The paddle will include two separate loops in opposite directions, stopping back at the same boat ramp to stretch legs and grab some water. The paddle will end no later than 11 a.m.
Pre-registration is required.
Participants may bring provide their own gear and vessels, or borrow from Aldebaran Outdoors, LLC.
This event is only available to members of Ogeechee Riverkeeper. This event is free to members, but donations are optional. A $5 parking fee per car is required. Advanced registration is required.
To become an ORK member, visit our donation page. Memberships are $50 (individual) or $75 (household) and benefits last a full year. Perks include members-only events, discounted merchandise, first chance to register for events, and more.
This is a lower/middle watershed paddle at George L. Smith State Park. This paddle is beginner-friendly but you must know how to swim. The guided tour will start at 10:30 a.m. and will do two separate loops in opposite directions, stopping back at the same boat ramp for a picnic lunch break. Paddling will be finished by about 2 p.m.
This event is free to Members but attendees should bring their own lunch and water. The state park requires a $5 parking pass for each vehicle. Pre-registration is required. Paddlers who show up without pre-registering will not be able to join the event.
Participants can bring their own gear and vessels, or rent from Mill Pond Kayak. Single kayaks are limited with some tandem available: $25 for single kayaks or $40 for tandems. Please contact Mill Pond Kayak directly for gear reservations.
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