***NOTE: These dates, times, and events are subject to change at any given time. Please check our website -and/or- our Facebook Page for current updates and further detailed posts.***
• APRIL MEMBERS MEETING – No monthly meeting scheduled in April due to annual spring outing!
• APRIL FLOAT – RIVER/SECTION AND DATE COMING SOON! • VOLUNTEERS WELCOME!
• JRBP EARTH DAY CLEANUP – Apr. 22nd (SATURDAY) • James River (Crighton Access to Lake Springfield Boathouse) •
Please contact Todd Wilkinson at 417.836.4847 -or- ToddWilkinson@JamesRiverBasin.com for more info -or- CLICK HERE FOR EVENT LINK.
• OMP SPRING OUTING! – Apr. 28th – 30th (FRIDAY – SUNDAY) • ALL/MULTI-DAY EVENT! at Turner Bend in Arkansas on the Mulberry River (Campsites 5 & 6) • We will be hosting our annual spring weekend outing at Turner Bend campground on the Mulberry River. The outing offers members and guests an opportunity to get together for a weekend of camping and fun with fellow members. There will of course be boating on the Mulberry River, as well as opportunities for hiking and biking in a beautiful Ozarks setting, or just hanging out at the campground with friends. This is a good opportunity to hone some of your river running and whitewater skills as there are several class II rapids on the Mulberry, and there will be some skilled boaters attending that can provide some input and support while on the river. Turner Bend offers full bathrooms and showers as well as a full service store providing food and amenities. There are also several other local options for meals if you choose to not cook out at the campground. The fee for camping is $12 per day and you do not need to pay anything in advance of the weekend.
Contact Gary Tombridge (call/text) at 417.861.6056 to let him know that you will be coming or for more info.
**NOTE: This location is subject to change IF the water levels are too high or too low**
• MAY FLOAT – RIVER/SECTION AND DATE COMING SOON! • VOLUNTEERS WELCOME!
• MAY MEMBERS MEETING – 6pm – 7:30pm • Springfield Nature Center • !!!CANCELLED!!!
• INTRO TO PADDLING CLASSES – May 13th (SATURDAY) at Fellows Lake (CLICK HERE FOR MAP) • Two separate sessions available: 8:00am-12:00pm -or- 1:00pm – 5:00pm. • Intro to paddling classes for canoe and kayak: covers: transport, boating safety, basic paddling strokes and on-water practice sessions. Rental boats are available at Fellows Lake if needed.
Follow this link for registration. https://fellows-lake-llc.square.site/
• ACA LEVEL 2 SKILLS CERTIFICATION COURSE – Jun. 3rd (SATURDAY) at Lake Springfield (CLICK HERE FOR MAP). • Training session and intermediate level two paddling skills certification sponsored by the US Coast Guard Flotilla. Limited spots available. Stay tuned to the website for event sign up info.
• MOONLIGHT PADDLE – Jun. 3rd (SATURDAY) • 6:30pm at Fellows Lake (CLICK HERE FOR MAP) • First of three moonlight paddling events sponsored by Fellows Lake. Follow this link for sign up: https://fellows-lake-llc.square.site/
• JUNE MEMBERS MEETING – June 8th (THURSDAY) • 6pm – 7:30pm • Springfield Nature Center
• JRBP ANUAL RIVER RESCUE – Jun. 10th (SATURDAY) • A fun and fulfilling event with the James River Basin Partnership crew and a host of others. Canoes available from JRBP if needed. Lunch provided. Sign-ups begin on May 1st on JRBP website. (CLICK HERE FOR EVENT LINK)
• JUNE FLOAT – June 24th (SATURDAY) • North Fork River (Blair Bridge to Dawt Mill = 7.6 miles) • Meet at Academy at 8 am or meet at Blair Bridge at 9:45 am. Contact Terri Bradley at 417.860.1449 for more info.
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• 29th ANNUAL FLOAT FOR INDEPENDENCE – July 16th (SUNDAY) • Niangua River (Bennett Springs Access to NRO Campground) • Join us as we take a group of special needs kids down the Niangua River for a fun day of paddling, squirt gun fights, and heart warming memories! For more details and to volunteer, please contact Terri Bradley at 417.860.1449 -or- terri_bradley@att.net.
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