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SUMMARY:Volunteer Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://www.paddleantrim.com/event/volunteer-coffee-hour/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:MI Paddle Steward Training July 17th
DESCRIPTION:Register Now \nJoin 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. \nJoin us on Monday July 17th from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Milton Township Waterfront Park. The event is free but pre-registration is required.   \nREQUIREMENTS: \n\nParticipants must bring a kayak/canoe/paddle board for the on-water events.\nPaddlers must always wear life jackets out on the water.\nAll paddlers must complete a paddling class waiver prior to participation. Waivers can be viewed and signed digitally here.\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.paddleantrim.com/event/mi-paddle-stewards-training/
LOCATION:Milton Township Waterfront Park\, 7263 Cairn Hwy\, Kewadin\, MI\, 49648\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Paddle Antrim":MAILTO:info@paddleantrim.com
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SUMMARY:2023 Elk Rapids Garden Walk - Keep it Blue
DESCRIPTION: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!\nThis year’s Garden Walk theme is “Keep it Blue: Celebrate Water.”\nBUY eTICKETS ONLINE:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/…/elk-rapids-garden-walk…\nYou 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.\n \nWant to purchase printed tickets in person? Visit our website to find a list of participating business locations: https://www.elkrapidsgardenclub.com/gardenwalk/ This year’s Garden Walk garden locations + map are included on the printed ticket.\nThe Garden Walk will go on\, rain or shine\, and there will be no ticket refunds for this event.\n \n ABOUT THE GARDEN WALK \nAttendees can look forward to touring six wonderful gardens across the greater Elk Rapids community whose owners are on a mission to preserve northern Michigan’s beauty through water and land conservation.\nThese gardens will educate and delight visitors as they stroll and explore\, enjoying vibrant native plants\, happy pollinators\, and mindful environmentally-focused landscapes.\nCollaborators from local environmental organizations will be stationed at the garden locations ready to share their important local conservation efforts:\n• Antrim County Conservation District – Soil Erosion\n• Barker Creek Nursery\n• Elk-Skegemog Lakes Association\n• Grass River Natural Area\n• Michigan State University Extension Service\n• Paddle Antrim\n• Pine Hill Nursery\n• Pine Hill Village Gardens\n• Torch Conservation Center\n• Torch Lake Protection Alliance\n \n YOU’LL BE GARDEN-WALKING FOR A GREAT CAUSE! \nThe Garden Walk is a biennial fundraiser event of the Elk Rapids Garden Club and supports the group’s mission to protect the environment and beautify the village for residents and visitors.\nFor many years\, garden club members have provided extensive volunteer-based service hours of garden work—over 1250 hours in 2022! Without these dedicated volunteers\, the garden spaces throughout the community would not grow and thrive. Learn more: https://www.elkrapidsgardenclub.com/gardens/
URL:https://www.paddleantrim.com/event/2023-elk-rapids-garden-walk-keep-it-blue/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:Kids Kayaking Class – July 18 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM
DESCRIPTION:Register Today!\n\n\nClass will be held at River Park in Ellsworth (6625 Bridge St\, Ellsworth\, MI) \nOur 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 the water. Classes are taught in traditional youth sized sea kayaks. \nAll classes are taught by ACA (American Canoe Association) certified instructors. \nMaximum student: teacher ratio is 4:1\nAges: 7-13\n$30/person for two hours \nClass includes instruction and all necessary equipment. Limited partial scholarships are available\, please contact us prior to registration for more information. If unable to attend\, we can transfer your registration to another class. Refunds are only available if class is cancelled. If you are unable to attend\, please contact us prior to your class about transferring your registration to another class. Participant’s parent/adult is welcome to participate/assist with onshore activities.  \nREQUIREMENTS: \n\nKids must be comfortable in the water and being submerged. They will have a life jacket on at all times.\nParent/guardian must complete a waiver. It may be viewed and signed digitally here.\nParticipants must meet the ACA eligibility requirements.\n\nWhat to Bring \n\nClothes/rash guard that can get wet – polypropylene\, polyester\, coolmax\, etc…. anything but cotton!\nFleece and raincoat (if it is cool)\nWater shoes\, preferred over sandals. Must stay on feet\, no flip flops.\nDry clothes to change into\nWater bottle\nSunscreen
URL:https://www.paddleantrim.com/event/kidsjuly181/
LOCATION:Ellsworth River Park\, 6625 Bridge St\, Ellsworth\, MI\, 49279\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paddling Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Paddle Antrim":MAILTO:info@paddleantrim.com
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SUMMARY:Kids Kayaking Class – July 18 | 2:30 – 4:30 PM
DESCRIPTION:Register Today! \nClass will be held at River Park in Ellsworth (6625 Bridge St\, Ellsworth\, MI) \nOur 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 the water. Classes are taught in traditional youth sized sea kayaks. \nAll classes are taught by ACA (American Canoe Association) certified instructors. \nMaximum student: teacher ratio is 4:1\nAges: 7-13\n$30/person for two hours \nClass includes instruction and all necessary equipment. Limited partial scholarships are available\, please contact us prior to registration for more information. If unable to attend\, we can transfer your registration to another class. Refunds are only available if class is cancelled. If you are unable to attend\, please contact us prior to your class about transferring your registration to another class. Participant’s parent/adult is welcome to participate/assist with onshore activities.  \nREQUIREMENTS: \n\nKids must be comfortable in the water and being submerged. They will have a life jacket on at all times.\nParent/guardian must complete a waiver. It may be viewed and signed digitally here.\nParticipants must meet the ACA eligibility requirements.\n\nWhat to Bring \n\nClothes/rash guard that can get wet – polypropylene\, polyester\, coolmax\, etc…. anything but cotton!\nFleece and raincoat (if it is cool)\nWater shoes\, preferred over sandals. Must stay on feet\, no flip flops.\nDry clothes to change into\nWater bottle\nSunscreen
URL:https://www.paddleantrim.com/event/kids-kayaking-class-july-18-230-430-pm/
LOCATION:Ellsworth River Park\, 6625 Bridge St\, Ellsworth\, MI\, 49279\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paddling Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Paddle Antrim":MAILTO:info@paddleantrim.com
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SUMMARY:Kayaking Next Steps | July 19
DESCRIPTION:Register Today! \nClass will be held at River Park (6625 Bridge St\, Ellsworth\, MI) \nThis 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.  \nBecause a portion of the day will be spent on rescues\, a kayak with bulkheads in the bow and stern is necessary.  Please contact us if you are in need of a kayak to use for the class prior to registering and we may be able to accommodate.   \nBring:  \n\nSea Kayak (one with a bow and stern bulkhead)\nPaddle\nVest-style PFD (life jacket – inherently bouyant\, no inflatables)\nClothes/rash guard that can get wet – polypropylene\, polyester\, coolmax\, etc…. anything but cotton!\nFleece and raincoat (if cool weather)\nWater shoes preferred over sandals. Must stay on feet\, no flip flops.\nDry clothes to change into\nWater bottle\nSunscreen\nPack lunch\n\nLife jackets must be worn at all times when out on the water. Paddlers should dress to be in the water.   \nAll classes are taught by ACA (American Canoe Association) certified instructors. \nMaximum student: teacher ratio is 5:1\nAges: 14 and up\n$75/person \nREQUIREMENTS:\n– Participants must wear life jackets while on the water. \n– Waivers are required. View and sign the waiver digitally here. \n– Participants must meet the ACA eligibility requirements here. \nNote: If you are unable to attend\, we can transfer your registration to another class. Refunds are only available if class is cancelled. If you are unable to attend\, please contact us prior to your class about transferring your registration to another class. 
URL:https://www.paddleantrim.com/event/kayaking-next-steps-july-19/
LOCATION:River Park\, 6625 Bridge St\, Ellsworth\, MI\, 49729\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paddling Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Paddle Antrim":MAILTO:info@paddleantrim.com
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SUMMARY:St. Clair Lake-Six Mile Lake Natural Area Community Paddle
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCAKE 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 species as well as how to protect our waterways by practicing Clean\, Drain Dry. While out on the paddle we will identify both native and invasive plants. \nThe paddle will begin at St. Clair Lake DNR Boat Access Site (9400 Six Mile Lake Road) at 6:00 pm to check in. At 6:15 pm CAKE CISMA will give remarks and we will launch as a group at 6:30 pm. \nThe St. Clair Lake – Six Mile Lake Natural Area is a 255 acre preserve co-owned and co-managed by the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy and the Little Traverse Conservancy . Learn more here. \nAs with all Paddle Antrim community paddles\, we encourage all ages and types of paddle crafts to join us. These paddles last approximately one hour or so on the water\, are free\, and no pre-registration is required.  All paddlers must bring their own craft (kayak\, canoe\, or paddleboard)\, paddle\, and pfd (life jacket). As with all Paddle Antrim events\, pfds must be properly worn at all times. All ages are welcome but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult out on the water. \nAll paddlers must complete a paddling event waiver prior to participation. Waivers can be viewed and signed digitally. \nComplete Waiver \nTo protect our waters\, anytime you change waterways you should ALWAYS Clean\, Drain\, and Dry your boat and gear to prevent the spread of invasive species. Before joining us out on the water\, we ask that you Clean\, Drain\, Dry your boat and gear. To wash your own boat\, check out this link . We recently had New Zealand Mud Snails found in our waterways and hope everyone will do their part to protect our lakes/rivers.
URL:https://www.paddleantrim.com/event/st-clair-lake-six-mile-lake-natural-area-community-paddle-3/
LOCATION:St. Clair Lake DNR Boat Access Site\, 9400 6 mile lake Rd\, Ellsworth\, MI\, 49729\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Paddle
ORGANIZER;CN="Paddle Antrim":MAILTO:info@paddleantrim.com
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SUMMARY:Kids Kayaking Class - July 21 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM
DESCRIPTION:Register Today! \nClass will be held at River Park in Ellsworth (6625 Bridge St\, Ellsworth\, MI) \nOur 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 the water. Classes are taught in traditional youth sized sea kayaks. \nAll classes are taught by ACA (American Canoe Association) certified instructors. \nMaximum student: teacher ratio is 4:1\nAges: 7-13\n$30/person for two hours \nClass includes instruction and all necessary equipment. Limited partial scholarships are available\, please contact us prior to registration for more information. If unable to attend\, we can transfer your registration to another class. Refunds are only available if class is cancelled. If you are unable to attend\, please contact us prior to your class about transferring your registration to another class. Participant’s parent/adult is welcome to participate/assist with onshore activities.  \nREQUIREMENTS: \n\nKids must be comfortable in the water and being submerged. They will have a life jacket on at all times.\nParent/guardian must complete a waiver. It may be viewed and signed digitally here.\nParticipants must meet the ACA eligibility requirements.\n\nWhat to Bring \n\nClothes/rash guard that can get wet – polypropylene\, polyester\, coolmax\, etc…. anything but cotton!\nFleece and raincoat (if it is cool)\nWater shoes\, preferred over sandals. Must stay on feet\, no flip flops.\nDry clothes to change into\nWater bottle\nSunscreen
URL:https://www.paddleantrim.com/event/kids-kayaking-class-july-21-200-400-pm/
LOCATION:River Park\, 6625 Bridge St\, Ellsworth\, MI\, 49729\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Paddle Antrim":MAILTO:info@paddleantrim.com
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SUMMARY:Kayaking Essentials Classes - July 21 | 5:00 - 8:00 PM
DESCRIPTION:Register Today! \nClass will be held at River Park (6625 Bridge St\, Ellsworth\, MI) \nThis 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 have the opportunity to learn what to do when (not if) you end in the water\, out of your boat. This class is great for beginners but anyone who has never received formal instruction will benefit. \nBring:  \n\nKayak (whatever you use is ok)\nPaddle\nVest-style PFD (life jacket – inherently bouyant\, no inflatables)\nClothes/rash guard that can get wet – polypropylene\, polyester\, coolmax\, etc…. anything but cotton!\nFleece and raincoat (if cool weather)\nWater shoes preferred over sandals. Must stay on feet\, no flip flops.\nDry clothes to change into\nWater bottle\nSunscreen\n\nIf you do not have a kayak\, please contact us prior to registration and our instructors may be able to accommodate. Life jackets must be worn at all times when out on the water.  \nAll classes are taught by ACA (American Canoe Association) certified instructors. \nMaximum student: teacher ratio is 5:1\nAges: 14 and up\n$45/person \nREQUIREMENTS:\n– Participants must wear life jackets while on the water. \n– Waivers are required. View and sign the waiver digitally here. \n– Participants must meet the ACA eligibility requirements here. \nIf you are unable to attend\, we can transfer your registration to another class. Refunds are only available if class is cancelled. If you are unable to attend\, please contact us prior to your class about transferring your registration to another class. 
URL:https://www.paddleantrim.com/event/kayaking-essentials-classes-july-21-500-800-pm/
LOCATION:River Park\, 6625 Bridge St\, Ellsworth\, MI\, 49729\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Paddle Antrim":MAILTO:info@paddleantrim.com
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SUMMARY:Kayaking Essentials Class – July 26 | 5:30 – 8:30 PM
DESCRIPTION:Register Today! \nClass will be held at: Arbutus Lake\, No 5\, Traverse City\, MI (http://www.gtrec.org/facility.asp?ait=av&aid=18) \nThis 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 have the opportunity to learn what to do when (not if) you end in the water\, out of your boat. This class is great for beginners but anyone who has never received formal instruction will benefit. \nBring:  \n\nKayak (whatever you use is ok)\nPaddle\nVest-style PFD (life jacket – inherently bouyant\, no inflatables)\nClothes/rash guard that can get wet – polypropylene\, polyester\, coolmax\, etc…. anything but cotton!\nFleece and raincoat (if cool weather)\nWater shoes preferred over sandals. Must stay on feet\, no flip flops.\nDry clothes to change into\nWater bottle\nSunscreen\n\nIf you do not have a kayak\, please contact us prior to registration and our instructors may be able to accommodate. Life jackets must be worn at all times when out on the water.  \nAll classes are taught by ACA (American Canoe Association) certified instructors. \nMaximum student: teacher ratio is 5:1\nAges: 14 and up\n$45/person \nREQUIREMENTS: \n\nParticipants must wear life jackets while on the water.\nWaivers are required. View and sign the waiver digitally here.\nParticipants must meet the ACA eligibility requirements here.\n\nIf you are unable to attend\, we can transfer your registration to another class. Refunds are only available if class is cancelled. If you are unable to attend\, please contact us prior to your class about transferring your registration to another class. 
URL:https://www.paddleantrim.com/event/kayaking-essentials-class-july-26-530-830-pm/
LOCATION:MI
ORGANIZER;CN="Paddle Antrim":MAILTO:info@paddleantrim.com
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