GC Thirst for Knowledge: Paddle Down the Oconee: RESCHEDULED

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER.  TENTATIVE NEW DATE IS APRIL 15, 2023. CHECK FRONTPAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION SOON.

Students are invited to join Academic Outreach, the Aquatic Sciences Center and the Outdoor Center as we learn about water quality, clean-up a bit and enjoy a relaxing paddle down the Oconee River Friday, March 10 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.! 

Cost is $10 per person and will include boat rental, gear and light snacks.  you need only bring additional snacks, water bottle, change of clothes, Closed-toe heeled shoes, bug spray, and sunscreen.

We will look at the Dissolved Oxygen, pH, temperature and conductivity of the River at the Greenway where we will put our canoes in, a midway stop at a sandbar and when we pull our boats out at the Central State Boat Ramp.  Each canoe will have a trashbag and as we paddle we can collect a a little trash if we see it.  Spaces are limited to 11 participants for paddling and a waiver of liability is required

Everyone:  If you are not interested in paddling, but want to help with a clean-up and learn move about water quality, we will have tables of activities and information at the Greenway from 9:00a - 12:00p.  Stop by for a little while and learn more! 

Please follow this link to register online via give pulse. 

To learn more and pay, contact Ruth Eilers at ruth.eilers@gcsu.edu or Dr. Sam Mutiti at samuel.mutiti@gcsu.edu