Patuxent Sojourn 2010

img_6490The Annual Patuxent River Sojourn each year explores a section of the river during a multi day paddling and camping journey. The Patuxent Sojourn aims to elevate awareness of the Patuxent River’s importance to the region and to encourage local residents to play an active role in its restoration and preservation. Some exciting programs we have planned for this year’s trip include a night paddles; live music; and historic, environmental, and cultural speakers.

Dates for Patuxent Sojourn 2010 will be June 24th – 28th, see below for more details.  Registration is now open and can be found online under the “Shop” tab.  For more information, please contact Patuxent Riverkeeper at (301) 249-8200 or Sojourn@paxsojourn.org.

Day 1 (Thursday June 24): Camp at Greenwell

2pm-5pm: Registration

4pm: Shuttle leaves to take week long participants to JPPM

6pm: Dinner (Potluck)

Sojourn welcome talk/introductions

Day 2: (Fri. June 25): Creek Paddles around Greenwell

Creek Paddles on Mill Creek or St. Thomas Creek

Lunch – on creeks pack into kayak

Evening Program:  Indian History talk – Dr. James Gibb

Day 3: (Sat. June 26):   Greenwell to Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum (JPPM)

Greenwell Restoration Project TBD

Sun Program with Southern Maryland Astronomy Club

Paddle to JPPM

Evening Activity:  Owl Prowl

Day 4 (Sun. June 27): Creek paddles around JPPM

Morning Paddles – St. Leonard Creek (south) and its tributaries or Island Creek and Brigerton Cove (north)

Afternoon Restoration Activity – Trail maintenance, garden work, etc.

Evening Program: Phyllis Sarrof Band

Day 5 (Mon. June 28):  JPPM

Morning Activity TBD

Lunch with Spirit of the Sojourn Award ceremony

Afternoon  Paddle – opposite from Sunday paddle

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