Weeding for the Oyster Catchers - Paddle/Trash/Plant

1 7th Avenue North,Lake Worth FL 33460

19 January, 2022

Description

Free Event - Kayaks provided. Guided short kayak paddling tour over to Bryant Park’s “Bird Island” restoration site. FREE EVENTThis is a guided short kayak paddling tour launching from Lake Worth Beach Municipal Golf Course shoreline over to Snook Island’s - bird nesting islands. This fun, service event will help maintain the islands as a good nesting site for American Oystercatchers and other shore birds. The last crop of babies for this season have fledged, so it’s a safe time to do some weeding. Participants will be instructed on the basics of paddling and boating safety. We will then pack up buckets and bags and paddle to Snook Islands to pick up trash and pull vegetation to maintain a clean and open habitat so these protected birds can return to nest, forage and raise their young next season! You will get wet and dirty! Please wear close-toed water shoes, sunscreen, hat and outerwear that is appropriate for the weather. Don’t forget your reusable You will get wet and dirty! Please wear close-toed water shoes, sunscreen, hat and outerwear that is appropriate for the weather. Don’t forget your reusable water bottle! ERM will provide water, gloves, bags, buckets, shovels and enthusiastic, knowledgeable tour guides and KAYAKS! We will be providing sit on top kayaks for free (1-person kayaks). Details/What to bring: Wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting dirty/wet.Bring water sun protection and bug sprayBring water and a water bottle.Don't forget your mask! We're a Palm Beach County Department whose mission is to establish, maintain, and implement programs for the protection, preservation, and enhancement of the land and water resources of Palm Beach County