| | Cahaba River Society Canoe Trips The Cahaba River Society was formed in 1988 with the objective of restoring and protecting the Cahaba River watershed and the divers ecosystem contain within. Additional objectives include managing growth along the river, and education of the general public. As part of their efforts to educate interested parties about the Cahaba River, the Society offers canoe trips throughout the year. 2006 Canoe Trips Trip # | Date | Departure Time | Trip Description | Meeting Place | 1 | April 8 | Sat., 7:00p | EarthFest Event | Hwy 280 bridge | 2 | April 22 | Sat., 8:30a | Oxbow Trip | Colonnade | 3 | May 13 | Sat., 8:30a | Lily I | Colonnade | 4 | May 20 | Sat., 8:30a | Lily II | Colonnade | 5 | May 27 | Sat., 8:00a | Lily Festival* | West Blocton | 6 | June 7 | Wed, 8:00p | Moonlight I | Hwy 280 bridge | 7 | June 10 | Sat., 8:30a | Lily III | Colonnade | 8 | July 6 | Thur., 8:00p | Moonlight II | Hwy 280 bridge | 9 | Aug 5 | Sat., 8:00p | Moonlight III | Hwy 280 bridge | 10 | Sept 3 | Sun., 7:30p | Moonlight IV | Hwy 280 bridge | 11 | Sept 30 | Sat., 8:30a | Day Trip | Colonnade | 12 | Oct 7 | Sat., 8:30a | Ox Bow Trip | Colonnade | 13 | Oct 14 | Sat., 8:30a | Day Trip | Colonnade | 14 | Oct 21-22 | Sat., 8:30a | Overnight Trip | Colonnade |
* Click HERE for information on the 2006 Cahaba Lily Festival (opens a PDF document in a separate window). Policies for Canoe Outings  | You must call 322-5326 between 8:30a and 12:00p for reservations and details about each trip. | | If you make a reservation and then discover you cannot attend, please let us know, asap,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. | | Please be on time for departure. | | We request a $25 fee for each canoe reservation due on the day of the outing. | | You should bring your own lunch and refreshments. 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! | | Paddlers with their own canoes or kayaks are very welcome to join us. Please let us know if you plan to accompany us so we can assess the size of the group. | | Novice paddlers are encouraged to attend a training session directed by instructors with the Birmingham Canoe Club. Contact Jerry Hogan for more information or to register for the class. Space is limited. Contact Jerry at training@birminghamcanoeclub.org. For additional details, see “CLASSES” at www.birminghamcanoeclub.org |
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