Owl Creek Eco-Educational Kayak Outing

Explore the Apalachicola River region with the Apalachicola Riverkeeper. Our volunteer-led eco-educational outings are fun and memorable. We hike in the spring and fall and kayak year round. Group size is limited and registration is required. Loaner kayaks are available.* Trips are donation based and your donation supports core education and outreach programs. Schedule subject to change based on river and weather conditions.

Sunday, September 8–Owl Creek, a 2 hour scenic wonderland of cypress and tupelo gum trees with several canopied side channels, including Devon Creek. 8:30 AM meet up to beat the heat and afternoon thunderstorms. Contact Georgia Ackerman with any pre-outing questions. Registration link here. Questions or need to borrow a kayak? Please contact outings coordinator Georgia Ackerman, georgia@apalachicolariverkeeper.org.

*We have a limited number of loaner kayaks for eco-outings. If you need a boat, send an email to georgia@apalachicolariverkeeper.org when you register so we can reserve one for you! We’ll confirm boat availability.

Owl Creek is a scenic wonderland of cypress and tupelo gum trees with several canopied side channels. The main access point for Owl Creek is Hickory Landing, a U.S. Forest Service ramp and primitive campground. The creek has little or no current and is great for beginners. For this trip, we will be paddling upstream about two miles and then return to the landing, admiring several uniquely twisted cypress trees and blooming tupelo trees along the way.

Our skilled volunteer and staff eco-outings leaders enjoy keeping people safe and having fun. Wearing life jackets is required for paddling trips and Florida law requires each kayaker to have a whistle within reach. A limited number of loaner kayaks are available for paddling trips. Paddlers and hikers need to bring: water; snacks/lunch; sunscreen; and hat. Paddlers, please wear clothing that won’t weigh you down if it gets wet. Synthetics like nylon blends are best. No jeans or boots.

Registration closes Thursdays prior to trip, or earlier if trip fills up. Outings are limited and registration is required. Meet-up details are emailed to registrants the week of the trip.

Hickory Landing Recreation Area
Forest Road 101B
Sumatra, FL + Google Map

https://apalachicolariverkeeper.org/programs/eco-educational-outing/