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Elizabeth Lake EstatesHampton, VA, United States
 
 

BIRDS, BEES & TREES KAYAK TOUR 2024

By Shored Up (other events)

Saturday, June 8 2024 9:00 AM 12:00 PM EDT
 
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Be an explorer! 

Paddle and enjoy this narrated tour showcasing the beauty of the Upper Hampton River during nesting season! See Eagle, Osprey, Heron and Egret nests and listen for the peeps of the chicks! Learn about special trees!  Meet a local beekeeper and learn from a wildlife rehab expert on this fun-filled day!

Use one of our kayaks or bring your own!

Maggie Vaughan, volunteer with Tidewater Wildlife Rescue and Nature’s Nanny Wildlife Rehabilitation will share her expertise and experiences with us! Learn what to look for when it comes to sick, injured and/or entangled birds and wildlife, as well as how to help.  

Our bee expert is Bill Freudenberg, a beekeeper on the Hampton River, who maintains three apiaries.  Bill’s beekeeping was driven by a need to better pollinate his garden!  Enjoy a taste of this delicious honey! 

Shored Up is staffed by Virginia Certified Ecotour guides.

Light snacks and drinks will be provided.

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NOTE: Tickets sales will close by 5 p.m. on Friday June 7th, unless other arrangements are made with Shored Up.  Public paddles require a minimum number of participants in order to run.  Any cancellations made by Shored Up will be fully refunded.

 

 

Restrictions
  • Proper fitting life jacket must be worn during paddle.  Shored Up includes a life jacket with the use of one of our kayaks. 
  • Participants must be able to climb a short ladder from a standing pier to a floating dock for launching kayaks. 
  • Need to be able to enter and exit kayak from a floating dock. 
  • Be comfortable paddling and being on the water for complete tour.
  • Max. weight for Shored Up kayak use is 250 lbs.