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Founded by legendary conservationist John Muir in 1892, the Sierra Club is now the nation's largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization -- with more than two million members and supporters. Our successes range from protecting millions of acres of wilderness to helping pass the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act. More recently, we've made history by leading the charge to move away from the dirty fossil fuels that cause climate disruption and toward a clean energy economy.
The Volusia Flagler Sierra Club provides opportunities for local environmentally aware people to meet, engage in fun outdoor activities, learn more about our local environment through field trips and meetings, and become a vital part of environmental activism in Volusia and Flagler Counties. We live in an amazing area with springs, beaches, forests, and wildlife, all of which is fragile and requires our action to preserve. Please join us to find like minds, learn about the local area, and help us preserve the beauty of our special part of Florida.
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See all- Explore the twists and turns of Moses Creekbutler park west, St Augustine, FL
We’ll launch from Butler Park West, on Anastasia Island, cross the wide Matanzas River (ICW) to the mouth of Moses Creek. Then wind our way up to the floating dock in Moses Creek Conservation area. Round trip is six and a half miles. On the return we can stop at Murats Point to stretch legs and check out the beautiful forest.
Butler park west has plenty of parking, bathrooms, and concrete boat launch. It also has covered pavilions with picnic tables for an after paddle lunch.Please arrive before 8:45 so we can launch at 9. High tide is 10:00AM so we can ride it in and on the way back out.
The event is for intermediate paddlers. There are no rentals available so you must have your own gear. Be sure you are comfortable paddling up to ten miles.
Intermediate paddlers are capable of paddling against light currents in streams, rivers and lake crossings with light to moderate waves and able to self-rescue and assist in water rescues.Directions: From Rt 1 take 206 East, cross draw bridge (Matanzas River) to A1A and turn left.
Continue north on A1A for just under two miles and turn left on Riverside Blvd. Continue on Riverside Blvd to entrance to Butler Park West, bear left to launch.REGISTERING FOR THIS EVENT ONLY ON MEETUP IS NOT ENOUGH:
To register for this event you must ALSO go to the Sierra Club website:
https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00000SW1SPIA1
It is expected that all those joining us will be familiar with their own abilities AND limitations, exercising sound judgment as to their personal fitness level for this outing.
PFD's must be worn for this event. State regulations require each paddler to have a whistle. Bring a hat and something to drink.
