Calusa Land Trust paddling tour this Sunday at Pineland
The “Peter Ordway” Paddling Tour continues this season with this month’s outing to be held Sunday, March 17, at the Pineland site on Pine Island Sound. All interested paddlers are invited to meet at 11 a.m. at the kayak launch area on Waterfront Road.
Participants are encouraged to first drop off their kayaks and then park at the Randell Research Center parking lot (across the road from the Tarpon Lodge.) The tour will investigate the coastline and perhaps Black Key.
It is recommended participants use their beach shoes at the launch site and include a bag lunch and water for a break/comradery time.
For those that wish to rent a kayak, Carmen’s Kayaks in Bokeelia (239-333-7332) will have watercraft available.
The Calusa Land Trust is Pine Island’s all-volunteer land conservancy, which sponsors events for public education and enjoyment.
The paddling tours are held on a monthly basis in season. Since it is also a fundraising effort, a donation of $20 per person ($10 for CLT members) is requested. New membership forms will be available.
Reservations are strongly recommended, so please contact Jim Friedlander at 860-608-1158 or jimfri29@gmail.com to reserve your spot. Also, particularly with the open water in the Sound this is a weather dependent trip; you may wish to contact Jim on Saturday to confirm the event update.