Paddle & Pints: Restoration of the Rogue

48 Courtland Street,Rockford MI 49341

19 June, 2021

Description

Join LGROW and Rockford SusCom for a fun and educational outdoor event in support of the Rogue River Join LGROW, Rockford SusCom, and Rogue River Watershed Partners in downtown Rockford on Saturday, June 19 for a special event, Paddle & Pints – Restoration of the Rogue. This event runs from 1:00 to approximately 4:00 pm. During Paddle & Pints, attendees will first hear from Karen Vorce from the Michigan Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) on the status of the Rogue River PFAS cleanup. Following Karen’s update, AAA Livery Service will drop off attendees’ kayaks on Friske Avenue so we can all kayak down the Rogue together, meeting at the Rockford dam. And last but not least, after we are done paddling, attendees can meet up for pints at one of Rockford’s Green Leader businesses. Please note attendees can bring their own kayaks or rent kayaks, but regardless there is still a small fee for delivery to Friske Avenue (please see below for rental/delivery fees). The RORA (Rockford Outdoor Refreshment Area) will be operating, so attendees will be able to buy food and drinks at any restaurant downtown and walk around with it. Fees: AAA is offering a discounted rate of $5 off their normal prices for this event (prices below reflect the discount): - Canoe: $35 Rental (Max 20) - Single Kayak: $25 Rental (Max 20) - Double Kayak: $40 (Max 10) - Transport Only of your own Canoe or Kayak from the AAA office to the launch site: $10 each Please register on this page to reserve your canoe(s), kayak(s), and/or delivery. Payments will be due no later than June 12th. You will receive an email reminder a few weeks prior to the event regarding paying for your rental and/or transport. We hope you can join us!