Eco Adventures Canoe Trail – McKinney, TX

The Heard Natural Science Museum in McKinney, Dallas, TX is holding some wonderfully eco friendly “eco adventures canoe trails” sessions. You simply register online and show up on the day to enjoy a wonderful guided canoe trail through the local wetlands.

Families, scouts and groups interested in professional development will have the opportunity to learn to canoe or kayak while experiencing nature’s beauty. Our paddle programs allow guests to participate in an on the water guided trail learning about the wetland habitat and the animals that live there.
The first hour of each three hour session will be dedicated to learning strokes and safety. The remaining two hours will be spent in the canoes or kayaks traversing the wetlands. The Heard fleet consists of twelve three-person canoes and twelve one person kayaks. In accordance with American Canoe Association safety recommendations, there will one ACA certified Heard instructor for every five guests. These certified ACA instructors with smaller canoe-kayak hybrids will be on the water as well to assure safety and show specifics points of interest. Beginning in 2010, the Heard will offer eight hour Canoe and Kayak classes and perhaps mixed boat tours.

The goal of the paddle program, like all Heard programs, is to bring nature and people together. This program will be a great vehicle to introduce paddling and teach ecology. “There is something about when you get people in a canoe or kayak on the water; they become much more aware of the environment,” says Schelly Corry, Heard Education Coordinator and Paddle Program Director. The first open to the public day for this program is Saturday, September 26th. Eco-Adventures will continue for the rest of the year and each outing will depend on inclement weather and water levels.

3 Hour Canoe Trail Cost*:

* $30 for members
* $40 for non-members

You can find out more on their website;
http://www.heardmuseum.org/attractions/Eco-Adventures.asp

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