Kids Kayaking Class – June 28 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM

Register Today! Class will be held in Elk Rapids. Location will be determined based on weather conditions and communicated to registered participants 24 - 48 hours in advance.  Our kids’ class is a great way to introduce your child to the sport of kayaking. Designed with fun and water safety as primary goals, we teach students through a variety of games and exploration. Our experienced, certified instructors teach basic skills… Read More »

$30

Kayaking Essentials Class – June 28 | 2:30 – 5:30 PM

Register Today! Class will be held in Elk Rapids. Location will be determined based on weather conditions and communicated to registered participants 24 - 48 hours in advance.  This class teaches paddlers the basics for paddling all types of kayaks in a fun and safe way. You’ll learn about what kayaks work best for what conditions and other paddling best practices. Learn how to make the kayak go where you… Read More »

$45

Kayaking Essentials Class – June 29 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Thurston Park 7854 E Bradford St,, Central Lake

Register Today! Class will be held in Central Lake at Thurston Park (7854 E Bradford St, Central Lake, MI 49622) This class teaches paddlers the basics for paddling all types of kayaks in a fun and safe way. You’ll learn about what kayaks work best for what conditions and other paddling best practices. Learn how to make the kayak go where you want it to go and basic safety skills… Read More »

$45

Central Lake Community Paddle

Thurston Park 7854 E Bradford St,, Central Lake

DUE TO WEATHER THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED AS OF 12:00 PM on JUNE 29, 2023 Grab your paddleboard, kayak, or canoe and join Paddle Antrim for an amazing evening paddle out of Central Lake. This hour-long slow paddle will meet at Central Lake’s Thurston Park, near the pavilion at 6:00 pm and launch at 6:15 pm. We encourage all ages and types of paddle crafts to join us on… Read More »

Kids Kayaking Class – June 30 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM

Ellsworth River Park 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, United States

Register Today! Class will be held at River Park in Ellsworth (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) Our kids’ class is a great way to introduce your child to the sport of kayaking. Designed with fun and water safety as primary goals, we teach students through a variety of games and exploration. Our experienced, certified instructors teach basic skills with a goal to empower kids to be comfortable while out on… Read More »

$30

Kids Kayaking Class – June 30 | 2:30 – 4:30 PM

Ellsworth River Park 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, United States

Register Today! Class will be held at River Park in Ellsworth (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) Our kids’ class is a great way to introduce your child to the sport of kayaking. Designed with fun and water safety as primary goals, we teach students through a variety of games and exploration. Our experienced, certified instructors teach basic skills with a goal to empower kids to be comfortable while out on… Read More »

$30

Volunteer Coffee Hour

Drop in at M88 Morning Grind (614 E Cayuga St)  in Bellaire between 9:00 and 10:00 am on July 13 to connect over a cup of coffee and chat about our volunteer opportunities. This event is open to current and prospective Paddle Antrim volunteers. We hope to see you there!

MI Paddle Steward Training July 17th

Milton Township Waterfront Park 7263 Cairn Hwy, Kewadin, MI, United States

Register Now Join local conservation professionals in Northwest Michigan to learn how you can contribute to our work while you are out paddling and playing on the water! You will learn how to identify and report invasive species while preventing their spread. We are thrilled to partner with CAKE CISMA on this training. The class will include off-water and on-water instruction. Join us on Monday July 17th from 5:30-7:30 pm… Read More »

2023 Elk Rapids Garden Walk – Keep it Blue

The Elk Rapids Garden Club is thrilled to announce that their 2023 Garden Walk will be held on Tuesday, July 18 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm! This year’s Garden Walk theme is “Keep it Blue: Celebrate Water.” BUY eTICKETS ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../elk-rapids-garden-walk... You will receive the link to our Garden Walk Google Map with all of this year's garden locations right in your eTicket when it arrives to your email.… Read More »

Kids Kayaking Class – July 18 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM

Ellsworth River Park 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, United States

Register Today! Class will be held at River Park in Ellsworth (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) Our kids’ class is a great way to introduce your child to the sport of kayaking. Designed with fun and water safety as primary goals, we teach students through a variety of games and exploration. Our experienced, certified instructors teach basic skills with a goal to empower kids to be comfortable while out on… Read More »

$30

Kids Kayaking Class – July 18 | 2:30 – 4:30 PM

Ellsworth River Park 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, United States

Register Today! Class will be held at River Park in Ellsworth (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) Our kids’ class is a great way to introduce your child to the sport of kayaking. Designed with fun and water safety as primary goals, we teach students through a variety of games and exploration. Our experienced, certified instructors teach basic skills with a goal to empower kids to be comfortable while out on… Read More »

$30

Kayaking Next Steps | July 19

River Park 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, United States

Register Today! Class will be held at River Park (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) This all-day class is for those who may have taken one of our Kayaking Essentials (or another class) and want to continue to work on their skills and learn new skills. We will go over basic stroke techniques including bracing and edging. We will work on rescue techniques including self rescues and t-rescues.  Because a portion… Read More »

$75

St. Clair Lake-Six Mile Lake Natural Area Community Paddle

St. Clair Lake DNR Boat Access Site 9400 6 mile lake Rd, Ellsworth, MI, United States

Grab your paddleboard, kayak or paddle craft of choice for an amazing evening paddle with Paddle Antrim, Little Traverse Conservancy, and Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy through the St. Clair Lake – Six Mile Lake Natural Area. CAKE CISMA (The Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area Serving Charlevoix, Antrim, Kalkaska, and Emmet Counties ) will also join us for this community paddle to give brief remarks about identifying and reporting invasives… Read More »

Kids Kayaking Class – July 21 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM

River Park 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, United States

Register Today! Class will be held at River Park in Ellsworth (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) Our kids’ class is a great way to introduce your child to the sport of kayaking. Designed with fun and water safety as primary goals, we teach students through a variety of games and exploration. Our experienced, certified instructors teach basic skills with a goal to empower kids to be comfortable while out on… Read More »

$30

Kayaking Essentials Classes – July 21 | 5:00 – 8:00 PM

River Park 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, United States

Register Today! Class will be held at River Park (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI) This class teaches paddlers the basics for paddling all types of kayaks in a fun and safe way. You’ll learn about what kayaks work best for what conditions and other paddling best practices. Learn how to make the kayak go where you want it to go and basic safety skills needed on the water. You will… Read More »

$45

Kayaking Essentials Class – July 26 | 5:30 – 8:30 PM

Register Today! Class will be held at: Arbutus Lake, No 5, Traverse City, MI (http://www.gtrec.org/facility.asp?ait=av&aid=18) This class teaches paddlers the basics for paddling all types of kayaks in a fun and safe way. You’ll learn about what kayaks work best for what conditions and other paddling best practices. Learn how to make the kayak go where you want it to go and basic safety skills needed on the water. You… Read More »

$45

Elk Rapids Harbor Days Community Paddle

Elk Rapids Rotary Park 305 US-31, Elk Rapids, MI, United States

Complete Waiver Grab your paddleboard, kayak or paddle craft of choice and join Paddle Antrim for an amazing evening paddle on the Elk River as a kick off to Elk Rapids Harbor Days. This hour long slow paddle will begin at Elk Rapid’s Rotary Park at 6:00 pm to check in and we will launch  as a group at 6:15 pm. Paddle Antrim encourage all ages and types of paddle crafts… Read More »

Traverse City Horse Show – Jump Into the Action

Support Grass River Natural Area and Paddle Antrim at Traverse City Horse Shows! Don't miss the $200,000 Major League Show Jumping Team Competition on Friday, August 4, for an unforgettable time filled with delicious food, drinks, family fun, and elite-level show jumping. Plus, your ticket purchase will benefit Paddle Antrim and Grass River Natural Area. Click HERE to purchase tickets today. About Traverse City Horse Shows Traverse City Horse Shows… Read More »

Bellaire Community Paddle With Short’s Brewing Company

Richardi Park 100 E Antrim St, Bellaire, MI, United States

Complete Waiver Throw on your Chacos and grab your paddleboard, kayak or paddle craft of choice and join Paddle Antrim for an amazing evening paddle on the Intermediate River as a lead up to Bellaire’s Rubber Ducky Festival & Race.  This community paddle is sponsored by Short's Brewing Company with special guests Chaco Footwear.  This hour long slow paddle on the Intermediate River  will begin at Bellaire’s Richardi Park (100… Read More »

Paddle Antrim Festival 2023

The Paddle Antrim Festival celebrates the amazing waterways and communities of Northern Michigan. The Festival, always the second weekend after Labor Day, includes a two-day paddle event through the Chain of Lakes Water Trail. This choose your own adventure paddle provides the opportunity for you to paddle one or both days and decide how far to travel. There are exits strategically placed along the route so you may go anywhere… Read More »