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We request $20 per person for use of canoes and equipment. No charge for children under 12. Individuals under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Cash or Check to: Cahaba River Society. We provide canoes, paddles, life jackets, and a naturalist/guide for the trip.
1 No reservations are necessary for the Lily Festival. The West Blocton Improvement Association will accept donations to help cover the cost of the lunch they provide. Registration starts at 8:00a at the Lily Center, main street in West Blocton, AL, Saturday, May 28th, 2011. Following the program, you can visit the Historic Beehive Coke Ovens and/or the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge where the Lilies will be blooming. See http://www.cahabalily.com/ for details. Canoes will be available for $15; first come, first served.
Policies for Educational Outings
- You must call 322-5326 between 8:30a and 4:30p for reservations and details about each trip.
- If you make a reservation and then discover you cannot attend, please let us know so we may offer the canoe to someone on our waiting list.
- Participants are required to follow the trip leader's guidance regarding safety and behavior, including always wearing shoes and always wearing a life jacket (provided) when you are in a canoe.
- Please be on time for departure.
- We request $20 on the day of the trip for each person. There is no charge for children under 12. However, children must be accompanied by an adult.
- You should bring your own lunch. Remember that being outside in hot weather will require much more water than usual to keep you hydrated.
- HATS and SUNSCREEN will save you great discomfort!
- Participants with their own canoes or kayaks are very welcome to join us, but are still required to make a reservation and pay $10 per person. If you do join our trip, we require you bring and wear your own lifejacket.
- Novice paddlers are encouraged to attend a training session directed by instructors with the Birmingham Canoe Club. For additional details, see "CLASSES" at www.birminghamcanoeclub.org