Venture along Sturgeon Creek to Eagles Island, learning about the ecosystems and wildlife of the island and surrounding waterways. The program fee includes use of a kayak, paddle, and life jacket. Intermediate.
Eagles Island, which lies in the confluence of the Cape Fear and Brunswick Rivers, is just minutes away from downtown Leland and offers a great chance to view wildlife in their natural habitat.
Participants might get an up-close view of some of the many inhabitants of the Brunswick River and Eagles Island, including deer, porpoise, and alligators, along with the many birds that frequent these areas such as red-winged black birds, osprey, and bald eagles.
This intermediate level trip is between 6 and 7 miles long and will last up to 2.5 hours. This trip will not include stops to rest or stretch. This trip will be in full sun and will be affected by both wind and tides.
We will launch from Cypress Cove Park and come in at Belville Riverwalk Park. We will then carpool back to our original destination.
The program fee includes the use of a kayak, paddle, and personal flotation device (PFD), which must be worn at all times on the water. Tandem kayaks can be provided for those who would like to paddle together and can be requested during registration; both paddlers in the tandem must be registered participants.
Participants who wish to use their own kayak, paddle, and/or PFD may do so and are given an opportunity to make note during registration, but must still wear their PFDs at all times. Email recreation@townofleland.com with questions.