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September 26th, 2026
KRWC Annual Celebration

Annual Celebration

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Join the Kalamazoo River Watershed Council in our annual celebratory float from Saylor’s Landing to Historic Bridge Park! Marshall Area Conservation Corps will be joining us. This is a 3hr/7.11mile paddle. For those who would like to participate in a shorter float, they can join in at Ceresco Kayak Launch for a 1hr 40min/3.53mile paddle.

Following the float, we will enjoy live music from Norman Light and Crispin Bocanegra, food from Kick-N-Curbs food truck, yard games, and Kalamazoo River Trivia!

Vessel rentals will be available through KRWC. If you're renting a boat a donation of $15 is recommended, all proceeds support our programs. Donations for kayaks will be accepted on the day of the event. Limited vessels available for rent, register to reserve your vessel. If cost or mobility is a barrier for you, email programs@kalamazooriver.org.

Vessel drop off/check-in: Those with personal watercraft can drop off at Saylor’s Landing at 9:45am (full-length float) or Ceresco Kayak Launch at 11:00am (shorter float). We will have someone stationed at these locations to wait with the boats while you shuttle your vehicle/check-in. Those who will be renting a kayak can arrive at Bridge Park to check-in and board the shuttle before 10:30am (full-length float) or before 11:45am (shorter float).

Vehicle shuttle provided: Yes. Guests who would like to participate in the full-length float will drop their personal watercraft at Saylor’s Landing at 9:45am, drive their car to Historic Bridge Park, where they will be shuttled back to Saylor’s Landing to start the paddle. The shuttle will leave Bridge Park for Saylor’s Landing at 10:30am. Guests who would like to do the shorter float will drop their personal watercraft at Ceresco Kayak Launch at 11:00am, drive their car to Historic Bridge Park where they will be shuttled back to Ceresco Kayak launch to start the paddle. The shuttle will leave Bridge park for Ceresco Kayak launch at 11:45am.

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For this event you will have an option of a longer 7.1 mile paddle starting at Saylor's Landing Boat Launch or a shorter 3.5 mile paddle starting at Ceresco Kayak Launch. Both paddles will end at Historic Bridge Park where we will have food, games, and music!

Choose which paddle you'd like to participate in.(Required)

Longer Paddle- launching from Saylor’s Landing at 11AM

Shorter Paddle- launching from Ceresco Kayak Launch at 12:20PM

No paddle, just the Celebration at 2PM at Bridge Park

Equipment- If renting equipment, suggested donation of $15 to KRWC on the day of the event.

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Waiver- Read & Sign: In consideration of participating in the sports of kayaking or canoeing, and for other good and valuable consideration, I hereby agree to release and discharge from all liability arising from any action or failure to act, including negligence or gross negligence, THE KALAMAZOO RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL (KRWC) and its directors, officers, employees, agents, volunteers, participants, and all other persons or entities acting for them (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Releasees”), on behalf of myself and my children, parents, heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate, and also agree as follows: 1. I acknowledge that the sports of kayaking or canoeing involves known and unanticipated risks which could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis or permanent disability, death, and property damage. Risks include, but are not limited to, death as a result of drowning or brain injury caused by near drowning; broken bones, torn ligaments, or strains as a result of falls while launching or exiting the water or while carrying a kayak or canoe; medical conditions resulting from physical activity; and damaged clothing or other property. I understand such risks simply cannot be eliminated, despite the use of safety equipment, without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity. 2. I expressly accept and assume all of the risk inherent in this activity or that might have been caused by the negligence of the Releasees. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary and I elect to participate despite the risks. In addition, if at any time I believe that event conditions are unsafe or that I am unable to participate due to physical or medical conditions, then I will immediately discontinue participation. 3. I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Releasees from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity, or my use of their equipment or facilities, arising from negligence. Should Releasees or anyone acting on their behalf be required to incur attorney’s fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs. 4. I represent that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may suffer or cause while participating in this activity, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. I further represent that I have no medical or physical condition which could interfere with my safety in this activity, or else I am willing to assume and bear the costs of all risks that may be created, directly, or indirectly, by any such condition. 5. I agree that all claims and actions relating to this agreement and today’s activity shall be filed in, litigated in, and governed by the laws of the State of Michigan in Kalamazoo County. 6. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect. 7. I hereby give permission for images to be taken through video, photo, and/or digital camera to be used solely for the purpose of KRWC material and publications, and waive any rights of compensation or ownership. ___ I do not give my permission to appear in KRWC video, photo, and/or digital camera images. By signing this document, I agree that if I am hurt or my property is damaged during my participation in this activity, then I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against the parties being released on the basis of any claim including negligence and gross negligence. I have had sufficient time to read this entire document and, should I choose to do so, consult with legal counsel prior to signing. Also, I understand that this activity might not be made available to me or that the cost to engage in this activity would be significantly greater if I were to choose not to sign this release, and agree that the opportunity to participate at the stated cost in return for the execution of this release is a reasonable bargain. I have read and understood this document and I agree to be bound by its terms.

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Following the float, we will enjoy live music from Norman Light and Crispin Bocanegra, food from Kick-N-Curbs food truck, yard games, and Kalamazoo River Trivia!

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For this event you will have an option of a longer 7.1 mile paddle starting at Saylor's Landing Boat Launch or a shorter 3.5 mile paddle starting at Ceresco Kayak Launch. Both paddles will end at Historic Bridge Park where we will have food, games, and music!

Equipment- If renting equipment, suggested donation of $15 to KRWC on the day of the event.

KRWC events are made possible by people like you! Donate to support our program!

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Register for Kanoe the Kazoo

September 13th, 2026Fall Migration Paddle in Marshall

September 19-20, 2026Empowered Paddle Camping Trip

September 26th, 2026KRWC Annual Celebration

Annual Celebration

Following the float, we will enjoy live music from Norman Light and Crispin Bocanegra, food from Kick-N-Curbs food truck, yard games, and Kalamazoo River Trivia!

Paddler Details

Demographics

For this event you will have an option of a longer 7.1 mile paddle starting at Saylor's Landing Boat Launch or a shorter 3.5 mile paddle starting at Ceresco Kayak Launch. Both paddles will end at Historic Bridge Park where we will have food, games, and music!

Equipment- If renting equipment, suggested donation of $15 to KRWC on the day of the event.

KRWC events are made possible by people like you! Donate to support our program!

September 13th, 2026
Fall Migration Paddle in Marshall

September 19-20, 2026
Empowered Paddle Camping Trip

September 26th, 2026
KRWC Annual Celebration