Event Information

Details for Paddle Trip: Birding by Canoe at Newburgh Lake

Date(s): 10/05/2024 - 10/05/2024

Time:  9:30 am -12:30 pm

Overview:
Newburgh Lake Guided Birding Paddle with Friends of the Rouge, Detroit Black Birders & Detroit Bird Alliance

Friends of the Rouge will host a guided paddle trip from the Newburgh Lake Boat Launch at Newburgh Lake in Hines Park. This is a wonderful way to combine two great outdoor activities – birding and being on the water! Bring your binoculars to go birding by canoe. Metroparks will be partnering with Friends of the Rouge, Detroit Black Birders Association, Detroit Bird Alliance and Wayne County Parks to provide free kayak rental to the first 25 event registrants.

Canoe or kayak rental is $40 for those registering after the first 25. If you are bringing your own boat, there is a $10 shuttle service fee.

Paddlers must be ages 12+ to command their own vessel and must paddle with a parent or guardian. Children 6+ may participate by riding with a parent or guardian.

Ages: 6 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE for first 25 registrants; $40 per person after. $10 shuttle fee if bringing own boat
Location: Goudy Park

Preregistration is required. Please visit www.therouge.org/water-trail/events information and to register.

This program is presented in partnership with Friends of the Rouge, Detroit Black Birders Association, Detroit Bird Alliance, Wayne County Parks, Motor City Canoe & Kayak, National Kidney Foundation of Michigan and the City of Wayne.