River, Lake and Stream Events
May through August

Brought to you by the Phosphorus Total Maximum Daily load (TMDL) Implementation Committee, coordinated by Kingman Museum

Kalamazoo River Watershed Trips, Tours and Events
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Check us out on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fE8pRuRwis8

An 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.

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.  Additional information on each float and registration is available on our registration page. 

May 10 — Michigan Audubon Otis Sanctuary  (517-886-9144)
May 31 — Allegan County Parks and the Allegan Conservation District (269-686-9088)
June 14 — Binder Park Zoo (269-979-1351 x158)
June 17 — Kalamazoo Nature Center (269-381-1574)
July 17 — Four Township Water Resources Council (269-664-4426)
July 26 — Kalamazoo River Watershed Council (269-978-4606)
August 9 — Calhoun Conservation District and the Battle Creek Area Clean Waters Partners (269-781-4867 x5)
TBA — Marshall Recreation (269-781-5166)
More info on each float 

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.

Photograph of the Battle Creek River courtesy of Richard Burkart

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.

Photograph of the Battle Creek River courtesy of Karen Burkart

Reservations are required.
Please click here to register or call 269-965-5117

We accept credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, and Discover) with online registration payable through PayPal.  Registration cost is $4 per registration and goes to Kingman Museum to cover overhead.

Special Thanks to Kanoe the Kazoo Supporters:
Allegan Conservation District
Allegan County Parks
Battle Creek Area Clean Water Partners
Calhoun Conservation District
City of Battle Creek
City of Kalamazoo
Four Township Water Resources Council
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Kalamazoo River Watershed Council
Kingman Museum, Inc.
Marshall Recreation
Michigan Audubon Society

Special Thanks to Kanoe the Kazoo Sponsors:
City of Battle Creek
City of Kalamazoo
Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr and huber, Inc.
Pfizer Corp.
Schlatter Design
Allegra Print & Imaging

For more information or to register contact:
Sara Ann Briggs
Kingman Museum
269-965-5117