Water Lettuce Paddle

The Volusia County Explore Volusia program invites you to join Environmental Specialist Tommy Nordmann and Stetson University professor Jason Evans on a paddle down Deep Creek as we search for water lettuce. We will be assisting the professor with sampling and research while enjoying the beautiful scenery and wildlife at Deering Preserve. **Important note: The gates to the preserve will be closed and locked at 8:30 am. They can't be left open for anyone running late, no exceptions. We will proceed together with our vehicles to the kayak launch at 8:30 am. Please arrive on time. ** Some map apps and GPS devices may direct you to an incorrect location. Use the following link to help guide you to Deering Preserve at Deep Creek: https://maps.apple.com/place?coordinate=28.846330,-81.066912&name=Marked%20Location&map=h [https://maps.apple.com/place?coordinate=28.846330,-81.066912&name=Marked%20Location&map=h] ACTIVITY: A 3-hour moderate paddling trip. RESERVATIONS: Required. Unless you have a confirmation email, your are not registered. TICKETS: No printed ticket is necessary. AGES: Ages 12 and up are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. ATTIRE: Wear appropriate clothing for the outdoors and closed-toe shoes that can get wet. WHAT TO BRING: Watercraft (kayak, canoe, or SUP), personal flotation device (must be worn while paddling), emergency whistle, water to drink, sunscreen, and bug spray FACILITIES: There will be a port-a-let but no running water on site. **Important note: No trailers are allowed on the property, and there will be no space to turn your vehicle and trailer around. Anyone with a trailer will not be permitted to enter. **Four-wheel drive vehicles are highly recommended due to possible wet, muddy conditions. **All particpants must be physically able to enter and exit their kayak at the launch. It is a difficult entry into the water. For more information, contact Tommy Nordmann at tnordmann@volusia.org ** Following the successful completion of your registration, you should receive a confirmation email, and two days prior to the program you will receive a reminder email. These emails are sent automatically by Eventbrite. If you do not receive them, please contact Tommy at the email address above.