Kayaking the MLK Jr. Shoreline

4675 Tidewater Avenue,Oakland CA 94601

13 November, 2021

Description

Join us in deep East Oakland at the waterfront to kayak the Oakland Estuary or the San Leandro Bay. Event location: 4675 Tidewater Ave, Oakland, CA 94601 Dates: Nov 14, 2021 and Nov 20, 2021 Time: 10AM - 12:30PM Learn about the history of the shoreline, identify shoreline habitat and discuss solutions to bridge access to the shoreline. In partnership with the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD), this event aims to uncover an unknown area of the MLK Jr. Shoreline and expose East Oakland BIPOC residents from 94603, 94605 or 94621 area codes to kayaking. Located in deep East Oakland, the Tidewater Boating Center features a nice open grass area, public boating ramps and EBRPD resources. All ages welcome (If 18 years old and under the parent/guardian is required to be present, but not participate.) Instructions Five double kayaks are available to accommodate 10 participants per session. Registration is first come first serve. After the first 10 participants are confirmed other registrations will be placed on the waiting list in case of a last minute opening Agenda Arrival + Sign-in 10:00 AM Brief Overview of Shoreline History 10:20 AM Kayaking Safety Instruction 10:30 AM Kayak Launch 10:45 AM Kayaking the Bay or Estuary 11:00 AM Lunch + Reflections 12:00 PM Closing 12:30 PM Need Transportation? Rideshare (Lyft) Via EOC’s Mobility 4 All Program, we can provide courtesy Lyft rides and clipper cards to attend the event. Please contact [email protected] for more information on how to sign up. Carshare (GIG) Are you interested in trying out a FREE GIG ride to attend this event? If so, please contact [email protected] for more details. Photo/Video Waiver: By Registering for this event, I give my full permission to East Bay Regional Park District and the East Oakland Collective to use my or my child’s name and any photographs, videos, film, or recordings for any educational, promotional, and publicity purposes without obligation or liability to me, the East Bay Regional Park District, and the East Oakland Collective. **LAST MINUTE CANCELLATIONS WILL DISQUALIFY YOU FROM ATTENDING ANY SIMILAR FUTURE EOC EVENTS** ​The East Oakland Collective (EOC) is a member-based community organizing group invested in serving the communities of deep East Oakland by working towards racial and economic equity. With programming in economic development, civic engagement and leadership, homeless services and solutions, we help amplify underserved communities from the ground up.  We are committed to driving impact in the landscape, politics and economic climate of deep East Oakland. ​