Spider Lily Eco-Tour

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Paddle through the Largest colony of Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies in the World with the Catawba Riverkeeper. Bring a boat and join us on the water!

What	Social Event
When	May 22, 2010 from 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Where	Landsford Canal State Park, SC
Contact Name	David Merryman
Contact Phone	704-679-9494
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spider lily photo The Spider Lily Eco-Tour travels along Landsford Canal and allows participants to see and experience the magnificence of the endangered Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies that make their home in the middle of the Catawa River. The rare flowers enter peak blooming period for only one month (mid-May to mid-June). So, please join your Catawba Riverkeeper for an experience of a lifetime!

The date of the Spider Lily Eco-Tour is May 22, 2009. "Bring-your-own-Canoe/Kayak," personal flotation device, picnic lunch and meet us at Landsford Canal State Park at 10:30am.

To see the agenda for the day, please click here (.pdf).

If you do not have a canoe or kayak and would like to join us do not fear, our friends at Catawba River Expeditions are providing kayaks, gear and a van shuttle from the takeout at a discounted rate for this trip ($25/trip).

This event is offered free of charge to current CRF members and is $25 to non-members. To reserve your spot today please email David at david@catawbariverkeeper.org

For kayak rentals, please contact Catawba River Expeditions at 803-327-9335 or email at catawbakayaking@aol.com

Directions from I-77 Southbound: Take Exit 77 to Highways 5 and 21. Turn left (south), go 16 miles to the Landsford Canal State Park sign, and turn left. The park entrance is on the left.

Directions from I-77 Northbound: Take Exit 65 to Highway 9. Turn right and go 2 miles to Hwy 223. Turn left on Hwy 223 and go 9 miles to Highway 21. At Highway 21, turn left and go 2 miles to the State Park sign. Turn right and the park entrance will be on the left.

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The Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation is a proud member of EarthShare North Carolina, River Network, the North Carolina Conservation Network, and the Waterkeeper Alliance. EarthShare North Carolina makes it possible for employees to support the environment through workplace giving programs. River Network’s mission is to empower and unite people and communities to protect and restore rivers and other waters that sustain the health of our country. The NC Conservation Network supports, trains and coordinates diverse groups and directly advocates to achieve equitable and sustainable solutions for our environment. The Waterkeeper Alliance is a worldwide network of advocates for protection of our water resources. For more information about these organizations or to inquire about enrolling your employer in EarthShare NC, please contact CRF@catawbariverkeeper.org.

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