Canoeing the Mangroves

Enjoy a tour of the boardwalk at Rutherford Park, followed by a paddle through the mangrove trails and back along the shoreline of the Intracoastal.

Experience is necessary to maneuver through the mangrove trails. 

Children must be age 7 or older, and there must be one adult for each child. 

Wear clothes & shoes that can get wet and dirty!  Sun protection, water and bug spray are recommended.

Prerequisites :

- Must be proficient at paddling and maneuvering a canoe in open water and confined trails.
- Must be capable of getting into and out of a canoe from a dock and dry or muddy land on your own or with assistance from a companion.
- Must have the physical agility to get back into a canoe from the water, in case of tipping.

Meet at James A. Rutherford Park.  Call Susan Elliott for directions and reservations: 561-338-1542.

Please note this is a very popular program and often fills up quickly.

One adult must accompany EACH child (7-17) attending.

Start times:
Wednesday, October 15, 10:30 am
Saturday, November 1, 12:30 pm
Thursday, November 13, 9:15 am
Saturday, November 29, 10:30 am
Friday, December 12, 9:00 am
Saturday, December 27, 9:30 am
Tuesday, December 30, 11:30 am

Minimum Class Size: 5
Maximum Class Size:15

Supervision Required: An adult must participate with children.
Age range: Adults & children 7 & up
Instructor: Susan Elliott
Length of Event: 2 Hours
Member cost: 10
Non-member cost: 15

This program is offered on the following dates:

11/01/2008
12/30/2008
10/15/2008
12/27/2008
12/12/2008
11/29/2008
11/13/2008

Reservations required for all programs: 561.338.1473
Pre-payment is required for Robin Chappell's programs; no refunds. Payment for most programs is by cash or check, due at the start of each program.
Many of our programs are family oriented. Children must be accompaniesd an adult unless otherwise specified.
All programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather or low attendance.