The Green Karnyval: On Saturday, June 6,Canoe Trip with Friends of Sugar, in partnership with NICHES Land Trust

On Saturday, June 6, Friends of Sugar Creek, in partnership with NICHES Land Trust, will sponsor a family-friendly float trip from the Jim Davis Bridge to Deer’s Mill.

The two sponsoring organization will rent twenty canoes, allowing the first forty participants to paddle for free. Additional canoes and/or kayaks can be rented at a discounted rate. Those wishing to use their own watercraft will be provided with free shuttle service.

The trip starts at 10 am on Sugar Creek and will last approximately 2-3 hours, depending on water conditions and paddling speed. Bring your own drinking water, snacks or light lunch, and appropriate clothing. Youth participants under age 16 need adult supervision.
Contact Matt Williams to register (deadline is May 29) or ask for more information ( matt@friendsofsugarcreek.org or 765-376-5213). A detailed schedule is posted below.

June 6 Float Trip Schedule

For those using canoes/kayaks from Clements Canoes:
Meet at Deer’s Mill by 9:15. Shuttle service will be provided to our starting point at the Jim Davis Bridge at 9:30.

For those bringing their own watercraft:
If you plan to bring your own boat(s) and would like shuttle service, please drop off your equipment at the Jim Davis Bridge by 9:00 then proceed to Deer’s Mill. This will allow you to leave your car at the take-out and catch the 9:30 shuttle. A Friends of Sugar Creek board member will watch your equipment until you arrive.

A short safety and technique demonstration will be given at 9:50.We hope to be on the water by 10:00.

Directions to Clements Outdoor Center (Deer’s Mill)
From Crawfordsville:

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Take Indiana State Road 47 South for 7 miles to Indiana State Road 234 West.
Turn right and follow 234 West for 8 miles.
Canoe office is second left after crossing Sugar Creek (1 mile past the turn-off for Shades State Park).

Directions to Jim Davis Bridge
From Crawfordsville:

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