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Kanoe the Kazoo

Kalamazoo River Watershed Trips, Tours and Events

photoAn annual event since 2003, Kanoe the Kazoo has introduced over 1,000 area citizens to the beauty and recreational opportunities provided by the Kalamazoo River and its tributary streams and lakes.  As we go to press, this year eight organizations are offering floats on various stretches of the Kalamazoo River, its tributaries and lakes within the watershed.

Check out the event's origins on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fE8pRuRwis8

Pre-registration is required.  Trips are on the Kalamazoo River unless otherwise noted.  All trips include some instruction on stream and riparian ecology and watershed management.  Click dates below for additional information on each float.

Downloads:
2010 poster
2010 brochure
registration form
hold harmless agreement

  2011 Dates
*May 25 Great Lakes Adventure Club *CANCELED
**June 4 Allegan Conservation District **CANCELED
June 11 Four Township Water Resources Council ~ PHOTOS
June 29 Great Lakes Adventure Club
*** July 16 Kalamazoo River Cleanup Coalition ***CANCELED
Date TBD Late Summer: Battle Creek Clean Water Partners & Marshall Area Conservation Committee
Sept. 10 Binder Park Zoo / Battle Creek American Association of Zookeepers

Reservations are required.
Please click here for a registration form and here for hold harmless agreement in Word, here for PDF.

All trips are designed for fun and discovery with some instruction on the ecology of the river, streams, lakes and wetlands, riparian values, and watershed management.

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2008 Four Township Paddle

Kanoe the Kazoo:

  • Celebrates the watershed
    Rediscovers this valuable regional resource
  • Educates decision makers
    Educates the general public
  • Promotes public use and stewardship of the watershed
  • Discusses publicly the future of the river and watershed

Participants need to:

  • Furnish their own canoe or kayak, paddles, paddle partner, and life vests (some floats may have rentals, call to verify or check online)
  • Bring a sack lunch and something to drink

Other possible items to bring:

  • Camera
  • Binoculars
  • Cell phone
  • Extra water
  • Sunscreen and hat
  • Rain gear
  • Bug repellant

Please no alcoholic beverages

Educational and informational displays, speakers, and demonstrations will be available to help you better understand and appreciate the land, water, and human resources of your watershed.

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Swans at Binder Park Zoo


Become a Kanoe the Kazoo Sponsor

Special Thanks to Kanoe the Kazoo Sponsors:

Battle Creek
City of Battle Creek

Kalamazoo
City of Kalamazoo

plainwell
City of Plainwell


Bell's Brewery

FTC&H
Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr and Huber, Inc.

Potawatomi
Potawatomi Resource Conservation & Development Council

Schlatter Design

Allegra Print & Imaging

Special Thanks to Kanoe the Kazoo Supporters:

Allegan County Conservation District
Allegan County Recreation
Binder Park Zoo
City of Battle Creek
City of Kalamazoo
Four Township Water Resources Council
Kalamazoo River Watershed Council
Kingman Museum
Michigan Audubon

 

 
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