9th Annual Quiet Water Symposium a part of ANR Week
An annual event where those who share a love of outdoor, non-motorized recreation come together to share:
Our Experiences and Adventures in the great outdoors
The Equipment we build and use
Our Concerns for our waters and related resources
Opportunities to participate
Date: Saturday March 6, 2004
Saturday March 6, 2004Location: The Pavilion for Livestock and Agriculture Education
The Pavilion for Livestock and Agriculture Education(Farm Lane, south of Mt Hope - on the campus of MSU)
Time: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
9:00 AM to 6:00 PMAdmission: Adults $5.00 - under 12 Free
Adults $5.00 - under 12 Free PRESENTATIONS AND SLIDE SHOWS - include
10:00 AM
(Paddling & Preservation: Ecotourism as a Way to Save Wilderness)
12:30 PM
(Packing and Portaging)
4:00 PM
(Bear Proofing Your Camp)
2:30 PM
(Freedom in the Wilderness: 17 years living in a Tipi in the Yukon)
EXHIBITS
Beautiful hand-built canoes, kayaks, rowing craft, outdoor gear. Antique and restored classic canoes, traditional snowshoes - and more.
OPPORTUNITIES:
Outfitters / Guides, books and maps, videos, Clubs, activities, women onlyENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
Watershed groups Trout Unlimited - Environmental Groups - Mid-MEAC - Woldumar Nature Center - Rails-to-Trails and othersDEMONSTRATION
Wooden canoe re-canvassing demos - gourmet outdoor cooking -seat caning - fly tying - paddle building fly rod construction
