Kayaking and Watershed Awareness

Kayaking and Watershed Awareness

Spring (4-8 hours) | This course is completed

10 Hilton Field Road Hanover, NH 03755 United States

Upstairs Conference Room

Repeat

4/25/2017-5/23/2017

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$40.00

3 sessions, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
April 25, May 16 & 23, 2017
First session is at DOC House - Hanover, NH
Other sessions will take place on the water
Course Fee: $40

This class includes kayak instruction on the Connecticut River, with boats, life jackets and paddles provided with a variety of boats for all abilities and comfort levels. Instruction includes basic boating safety, kayaking skills on land and on water, fun paddling, and optional advanced skills.

We will discuss watershed concepts, landscape and history of the Connecticut River; issues about our rivers, including topography and the resulting impact on the river; stream surveys; and pollution and health of the river. Some of the topics will be covered on land, others while we are on the water. Open to all.

  • There will be reading materials for this course. There will also be a $75 fee (payable to the instructor) in addition to the course fee, which will cover insurance and kayak rentals /assistance.

Bonna Wieler guides learners/explorers of all ages, making connection with the natural world and the arts. She aims to help folks gain self-assurance and skills. As an American Canoe Association Essentials Kayak Instructor, Bonna is a trip leader with summer camps and Bold Paths, a river curriculum teacher and consultant.