Free Patuxent River Clean Up by Canoe

Sep 19, 2021 10:00AM—2:00PM

Location

Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary 1361 Wrighton Rd Lothian, MD 20711

Cost Free, park entrance fee waived

Categories

Have fun on the water and help clean up the Patuxent River. We will paddle the Patuxent and Western Branch picking up trash along the way. 

Trips are 4 hours long and include: general orientation, basic paddling lesson, up to 0.5 mile walk to canoes, launching canoes, and paddling. Paddlers can expect to actively paddle for 2 to 2.5 hours. Children must be at least 7 years old. Children under 13 must be accompanied by two paddling adults. The child will sit in the middle of the canoe with adults paddling. 

The Patuxent River is a relatively slow-moving river, but paddlers must be able to propel the canoe through the water  and:
1. Independently participate in all activities while maintaining an appropriate and safe body position.
2. Manage all personal care and personal mobility independently.
3. Effectively communicate with leaders and other participants.
Bring plenty of water, lunch, sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, and wear closed toe shoes that can get wet & muddy. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time. Free. Ages 7 and older. Registration and current health guidelines required. Go to https://apm.activecommunities.com/aarecparks/Home   Activity Net #26673. For questions, call 410-222-8006 or email jugbay@aacounty.org.