Have you been waiting for a chance to get outside and explore the waterways of the Pinelands National Reserve and network with colleagues in the architecture profession? AIA-West Jersey Emerging Professionals Community (EPiC) is taking a group out on the Mullica River this August for a half-day canoe tour guided by John Volpa of Pinelands Adventures. This half-day trip features a educational program with information about the early colonial history of South Jersey and stops on the river to demonstrate the rich ecology of the Pine Barrens. Hurry now and reserve your ticket to the river - a limited quantity of seats are available!
From Pineland Adventures website (http://www.pinelandsadventures.org):
Take a 3 hour trip down the Mullica River from Atsion Lake dam to Beaver Dam with guide and naturalist John Volpa. Participants will get a Pine Barrens Primer by exploring the river for an overview of Pine Barrens habitats, history and plants and animals.
This is a great trip for families, scouts or groups. Guided trips are limited to 14 people and minimum age is 8. Participants must be able to canoe or kayak for about 2 hours while also exploring on land. Paddling instruction is not a component of this trip. Participants seeking to learn paddling basics should join us for our canoeing lessons class.
Trip leader John Volpa, Pinelands Adventures’ Education Director, has a long history of Pine Barrens exploration. John is a highly skilled paddler and passionate about sharing the Pine Barrens.
WHEN:
Saturday, August 26, 2017 - 8:45 AM to 12:00 PM
COST:
$20 per person. Emerging professionals, AIA members and Associate AIA members are welcome to purchase up to two tickets (for themselves and one guest). All participants must complete an online waiver.
LOCATION:
Pinelands Adventures 1005 Atsion Road Shamong, NJ 08088
We will meet at Pinelands Adventures headquarters, from which transportation is provided to the canoe launch. Directions to the meeting location can be found HERE. Google maps directions are HERE.
OTHER EVENT DETAILS (from Pinelands Adventures):
Below is a list of items recommended to make your trip more enjoyable. Please remember that you are entering a wilderness area and you may encounter challenging terrain or obstacles. You'll only have what you bring with you although we do offer a few basic provisions in our Adventure Center. Remember: Pack in, pack out! Although we have portable restrooms available here at Pinelands Adventures, there are no restrooms available along the river.
Click here for directions to Pinelands Adventures; 1005 Atsion Road; Shamong NJ 08088
What's Included:
- Canoe or Kayak
- PFD (Life Vest)
- Paddle
- Transportation to the launch site
- Transportation from the landing
- (Boats, PFDs and paddles not included with BYO boat (transport only) trips.)
What to wear:
- Quick Drying Clothes
- Plan ahead and dress for the weather
- Wear layers: base/wicking layer, insulating layer(s), outer wind/rain proof layer
- Avoid cotton because once it’s wet it stays wet.
- Shoes that can get wet and attach to your feet (flip flops fall off)
What to Bring:
- Drinking water for each person
- Lunch or a snack
- Thermos with hot soup or beverage for cold water/weather paddling
- Hat with visor
- Sun Glasses & Lanyard
- Change of dry clothes & shoes for after the trip
- Dry bag with a towel, dry clothes & valuables
- Sun Screen
- Bug Spray
What NOT to bring:
NO ALCOHOL PERMITTED, no exceptions