Celebrating Sacred Waters - Canoe Paddle, Trail Walk, Creative Ventures

1467 Bay Road,Shelburne VT 05482

11 September, 2021

Description

Join this fun day of community celebration and connection to our beloved Lake Champlain and the waters that feed her! Join this fun day of community celebration and connection to our beloved Lake Champlain and the waters that feed her! Registration is at 8:30 AM.  We'll gather at 8:45 AM for an orientation to the LaPlatte Watershed and opening circle of introductions & invocations. Choose an activity of paddling a canoe up river, exploring natural science on nature trails, or participating in a guided activity to create written or visual art based on your observations (bring your own supplies). Educational and spiritual activities will be guided by faith leaders, field naturalists, educators, artists, and other talented souls. $8 per person (we are happy to waive fee if you are unable to pay; children under 12 years old are free) $25 per group (4 people) Open to the public and boats are provided. Participants are welcome to bring a picnic lunch and gather after  No private crafts please. Schedule 8:30 a.m. - Registration 8:45 a.m. - Watershed Orientation and Welcome Ceremony (please arrive by 8:30 a.m.) 10:00 a.m. - Morning Canoe Paddle (27 spots available) ,Trail Hiking (12 spots available), Creative Ventures (12 spots available). 12:00 p.m. - Closing Ceremony 12:30 p.m. - Optional Gathering for Lunch (bring your own) Want more information?  Contact Donna Roberts at [email protected]. Sponsored by: Vermont Interfaith Power & Light, Ascension Lutheran Church, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Lake Champlain Committee, All Souls Interfaith Gathering, Vermont Clean Water Network, and ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain. *NOTE - All boats provided; please do NOT bring your own boats. ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain is an innovative science and nature center located on Burlington, Vermont’s Waterfront. Our mission is to inspire and engage families in the joy of scientific discovery, wonder of nature, and care of Lake Champlain.