Canoe & Scoop

3301 Waterview Avenue,Baltimore MD 21230

24 April, 2021

Description

A service-learning Patapsco River shoreline cleanup adventure in kayaks and canoes for high school students in and around Balitmore City. Join Parks & People and the Baltimore City Department of Recreation & Parks in a cleanup of rain leftovers from the beautiful shoreline at Middle Branches Park. Who can come? This event is open to all high-school students in the Baltimore area. Why should I come? All participants will gain boating, get to see Baltimore from the waterfront, and contribute to making the city a more beautiful place to live. Students who participate will receive service-learning hours. Those who attend multiple events will also receive priority placement in the Parks & People Summer Jobs Program! It is also a great volunteer opportunity to include on your resume. Snacks and water will be provided. There will be a raffle for a $25 gift card at the end of the event. What will I be doing? Canoeing or kayaking while picking up trash and other debris from the water. What should I wear/bring? Is anything provided? Wear a mask, closed-toed shoes, sunglasses, pants, a coat, a hat, sunscreen, & bug spray Bring a water bottle. We will provide drinking water, snacks, and hand sanitizer. Baltimore City Recreation & Parks will provide boats, paddles, and a personal flotation device, an orientation, paddling instructions, and launching. Cancellations We will notify you if bad weather and/or unsafe conditions require us to cancel. COVID-19 Safety Procedures All participants will be required to provide/wear proper personal protective equipment (i.e. a mask that covers their mouth and their nose at all times) and maintain physical distancing throughout the program.