Each year, volunteers from the Stones River Watershed Association bring several types of canoes and kayaks for the public to try as a way to help more people find the beauty and charm of local waterways. Attendees explore the characteristics and advantages of each craft, boating basics, correct paddling strokes, and boat safety from knowledgeable instructors. The event is free and all ages are welcome.
To learn more about canoes and kayaks, go to www.canoekayak.com.
For information about the many different streams in Tennessee and the challenges they present go to www.paddletsra.org, home of the Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association.
To learn how you can protect urban streams, including the proper care and conservation of the habitat and wildlife that inhabit it, go to www.tnwildlife.org, home of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
