Kanoe the Kazoo Events: 2025



July 26, 2025
15 Years After the Spill: Paddle from Saylor’s Landing to Bridge Park in Calhoun County

Hosts: Kalamazoo River Watershed Council, Michigan Climate Action Network
Contact: Erica Bouldin (erica.bouldin@miclimateaction.org)
Event Description:3 hour/7-mile paddle from Saylor’s Landing to Bridge Park to reflect on the Enbridge oil spill 15 years later. Event will run from 10am-3pm with music and free food following the paddle.
Pre-registration is required. Please use button below to learn more and register.

August 16, 2025
Paddle on the Kalamazoo River from Comstock to Kalamazoo

Hosts: Kalamazoo River Watershed Council, City of Kalamazoo
Contact: Bela Ballez (programs@kalamazooriver.org)
Event Description:2 hour/5-mile paddle from Merrill Park in Comstock to Verburg Park in Kalamazoo.
Pre-registration is required. Registration coming soon.


August 23, 2025
Youth & Family Paddle 101
at Woods Lake Park in Kalamazoo

Hosts: Kalamazoo River Watershed Council, Kalamazoo Parks
Contact: Bela Ballez (programs@kalamazooriver.org)
Event Description: Join us at Woods Lake for a free, family-friendly event where kids and their families can learn the basics of kayaking and explore the natural wonders of the Kalamazoo River Watershed! Kayaks will be provided by Kzoo Parks and canoes will be provided by Mainstream Bait & Tackle.
Pre-registration is not required. Spots are first come first serve, so arrive at 9:30am to secure a spot.


August 30, 2025
Annual Celebration: Paddle from Ft. Custer State Park to Galesburg Community Park

Hosts: Kalamazoo River Watershed Council
Contact: Bela Ballez (programs@kalamazooriver.org)
Event Description:2 hour/5-mile paddle from Ft. Custer State Park to Galesburg Community Park followed by live music, activities for all ages, and a free meal.
Pre-registration is required. Registration coming soon.


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