Conowingo-Rivers and Dams Paddle - 2024 - Sultana Education Foundation

Conowingo-Rivers and Dams Paddle - 2024 - Sultana Education Foundation

Come explore the upper reaches of the Chesapeake Bay with SEF!

By Sultana Education Foundation Public Paddles

Date and time

Sunday, October 13 · 10am - 12:30pm EDT

Location

Conowingo Dam

Conowingo Damn Area Conowingo City, MD 21635

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 30 days before event

About this event

  • 2 hours 30 minutes

Come explore the upper reaches of the Chesapeake Bay with the Sultana Education Foundation! We will launch at a site just south of the Conowingo Dam and explore the fresh water area where the Susquehanna River flows into the Chesapeake Bay. We will flow down the river on the current to another state park landing. Along the way we will explore the flora and the fauna of the upper Chesapeake Bay, including a cormorant rookery.

***Important Note***

This paddle is only in one direction, but Sultana will use one of our vans to drive participants back to the launch site at the end of the paddle.

Sultana Education Foundation's public paddles are a great way to explore the shallow creeks, streams, and rivers that flow to our nation’s largest estuary. During a typical voyage, participants paddle through scenic, undeveloped portions of one of the Bay’s tidal tributaries while learning about the flora and fauna that make the region so unique. Kayak programs take place on the National Park Service’s Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail and were established with the support of the National Park Service’s Chesapeake Bay Gateways office. Kayaks are provided so all you need to bring is water, a snack, and your binoculars! No children under 12.

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Join our staff for a unique kayak excursion on the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail. Most paddles take place on Maryland’s upper Eastern Shore, and each paddle features a unique theme. During a typical voyage, participants paddle through scenic, underdeveloped portions of one of the Bay’s tributaries while learning about regional flora and fauna specific to that location.  The Foundation is taking extra steps to ensure the safety of its staff and program participants. Social distancing guidelines will be followed, each paddle will be kept to 10 participants.Most paddles are 2.5 hours long at $35 per person.  Kayaks and gear are provided but if you have a personal floatation device--please bring it!  You will also need water, a snack, and even your binoculars! Minimum age to participate is 12. 

$45