Join park staff for a 2.0-mile paddle along the French Broad River to remove litter in the river and along the shorelines by kayak/canoe/paddle board. The group will take out at the bridge near the island and park staff will transport boats/boards back to the boat launch as Ranger Stephanie guides volunteers back to the boat launch along the trails. If volunteers wish to continue paddling past the island/bridge and take out at the next public boat launch Cruze Landing they are certainly welcome to do so, but they must arrange their own shuttle. Volunteers will need to provide their own boats and PFDs. Garbage bags and latex gloves will be available for volunteers to use to collect the garbage from the river/shorelines. Participants should bring sunscreen and drinking water with them. Please plan on meeting Ranger Stephanie at the boat launch on Kelly Lane by 10:00 AM.
If you have questions regarding this volunteer event, please contact Ranger Stephanie at stephanie.mueller@tn.gov or 865-407-8335.
