Join the The Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership’s Connect to the Columbia Community Canoe Paddle excursions to help the environment while enjoying the natural beauty from atop the water. Join these community paddles for free, no paddling experience is necessary, this is a great experience for families with children 5 and older. Embrace your community responsibility to help preserve our environment while having fun in the sun. Personal flotation devices are provided so check out the 2015 Connect to the Columbia Community Canoe Paddle Schedule below.

2015 Connect to the Columbia Community Canoe Paddle Schedule

Tuesday, June 23, 10am – 12pm: Vancouver Lake Felida Moorage, Vancouver, WA

Wednesday, July 1, 8 – 10pm: Willamette Park, Portland, OR (Full Moon Paddle)

Thursday, July 9, 9:30am – 12pm: Willamette Narrows, West Linn, OR

Tuesday, July 14, 9:30am – 11:30am, 12pm – 2pm: Vancouver Lake Felida Moorage, Vancouver, WA

Thursday, July 30, 10am – 1:30pm: Lake River, Ridgefield, WA (Picnic Paddle)

August Community Paddle dates and locations will be announced in early summer.

SRC: If you’re ready to register for one of these Canoe Paddle dates visit: www.oregonlive.com/multimedia/index.ssf/2015/06/columbia_community_canoe_paddl.html

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