Other Events
Paddle Day 2009
Saturday, May 2
12:00-6:00 p.m.
Looking for a boat to enjoy this spring and summer? Join us at Stonelike State Park for a free opportunity to test paddle boats from Perception, Dagger and Wilderness Systems. Benchmark staff will be on hand to answer an qyestions about paddling you might have and to give basic instruction to any novice participants.
Paddle Day Information - Front (.pdf) (front)
Paddle Day Information - Back (.pdf) (back)
www.benchmarkoutfitter.com
Clean Sweep of the Great Miami River
May, 2009
The 2009 Clean Sweep of the Great Miami will be the 5th annual clean-up on the Lower Great Miami River. In partnership with numerous organizations (see attached flyers) and volunteers, the Friends of the Great Miami aided in the removal of 352 tires and 9.4 tons of trash from the Great Miami and surrounding floodplain in 2008 and would like your help in working toward a successful clean-up once in again in 2009. Some of the clean-up locations in the Lower Great Miami that you may choose from are indicated as follows. Hopefully, you can come out to improve the Great Miami. If so, please RSVP to one of the contacts listed for your location of interest.
The flyers below contain maps and additional information about the event. Please note that all participants will be provided with a free T-shirt and bottled water. All clean-up supplies will be provided. Just remember to wear sturdy boots or shoes and clothes that you don't mind getting a little dirty for the sake of the Great Miami!
Colerain Township's Heritage Park
11405 East Miami River Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45252
Date: Saturday, May 2nd
Time: 8:00 a.m. - noon
RSVP Contact: Brian Bohl (513-772-7645 ext. 15)
Download Flyer
Hamilton County Shawnee Lookout Park
2012 Lawrenceburg Rd.
North Bend, OH 45052
Date: Saturday, May 2nd
Time: 8:00 a.m. - noon
RSVP Contact: Brian Bohl (513-772-7645 ext. 15) or Kristine Roselle (513-728-3551 ext. 245)
Download Flyer
New Miami's Veterans Park
West of U.S. 127, end of Miami St.
Date: Saturday, May 2nd
Time: 8:00 a.m. - noon
RSVP Contact: Bruce Koehler (513-621-6300 ext. 112)
Download Flyer
Oxbow Wetland
Map: www.oxbowinc.org
Date: Saturday, May 16th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon
RSVP Contact: Kani Meyer (513-948-8630 or kaniau@yahoo.com)
Download Flyer
Caesar Creek Outdoor Expo
June 20, 2009
The Caesar Creek Outdoor Expo is a free event supported by local clubs and organizations dedicated to outdoor activities.
Paddle With A Purpose
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Paddling fun for the whole family! 8 mile paddle trip down the pristine Whitewater River. Green Acres Canoe and Kayal Rental.
www.lungevity.org/paddle
Canoe and Kayak School
Brush up on your paddling skills at one of the many courses and outings offered by the "Canoe and Kayak School" run by the Sierra Club's Miami Group. Check out their brochure (.pdf), call 513-321-3187 or e-mail outings@current.net for more information.
BornToPaddle.com
Born to Paddle scours the web to find all the paddling information you need about races, events, news, gear, and more.
www.BornToPaddle.com
CRC Waterfront Activites
Schedule of Activities at the Cincinnati Waterfront from the Cincinnati
Recreation Commission.
Download .pdf
Wildflower Festival and Flowerathon
Our Wildflower Festival is on Friday, April 3rd this year. The Festival, co-sponsored by the Delhi Township Civic Association, provides information about wildflowers for entrants in the Flower-a-thon as well as providing general benefits to the community. The Festival includes educational displays, training sessions, vendor and organizational displays, food (for a nominal price) and activities for children. Admission to the Wildflower Festival is free.
Western Wildlife Corridor’s fifth annual Flower-A-Thon occurs on April 25th this year. Flower-a-thon is a fundraiser, similar to a walk or bird-a-thon where individuals or teams of individuals count the number of wildflower species seen in a day. Each counter solicits pledges from friends, relatives, neighbors, businesses and corporations for each wildflower species found during that day. Contact rsisson654@fuse.net if you have any questions.
