Wildlife of the River Paddle

Event Summary

Learn about the wildlife which call the Des Moines River home. Naturalist Pete Eyheralde will be leading the paddle which begins at Austin Park and takes out 5.8 river miles downstream. The paddle is open to everyone, however children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Paddle registration is limited to 20 boats.

Jefferson County Conservation has a limited number of kayaks available to borrow if participants do not have their own boat. This program is geared toward people who have experience paddling. If participants would like to use the shuttle, masks will be required for the entire shuttle trip.

This is an official Des Moines River Water Trails event cosponsored by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Jefferson County Conservation. The Des Moines River Water Trail is one of 19 official water trails in Iowa.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

All Jefferson County Conservation events have a registration deadline of two weeks prior to the program start date. If you would like to cancel before the two-week window, you will be issued a full refund. Within two weeks of the program, no refunds will be given. To cancel a registration please call 641-472-4421 or email Brittney at Naturalist@JeffersonCountyConservation.com.

Cost

Family - $5.00

Category

Programs