Spider Lily Eco-Tour
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!
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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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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, 2010. "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 would like to see a map of Landsford Canal State Park and the Put-In and Take-Out locations for this trip, please click here. (google map)
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.
