Join Casey Trees and author/naturalist Melanie Choukas-Bradley for a mid-summer paddle around Theodore Roosevelt Island. We will tour the trees of the Theodore Roosevelt Island shoreline from our kayaks and canoes, pausing to admire and learn about the sycamores, maples, basswoods, cottonwoods, river birches, musclewood trees and many other woody plant species growing along the Potomac. There is a special magic to paddling right up under magnificent trees and drifting quietly beneath their branches! The views of the Lincoln Memorial, Kennedy Center and Georgetown waterfront are magnificent from the water and we may catch the soaring action of a bald eagle or osprey!
Instructor
Melanie Choukas-Bradley— naturalist and author of City of Trees and A Year in Rock Creek Park
Who Should Attend?
Open to the general public for anyone interested in learning about the wetland and forest ecology surrounding Theodore Roosevelt Island. No previous paddling experience required.
Registration
$30 per person. The registration fee covers the kayak, life jacket, and paddle rentals.
Advance registration is required; space is limited.
Please note refunds will not be issued. If you are unable to attend, please let us know prior to the day of and your registration fee will be processed as a donation to Casey Trees.
Come Prepared
This event will take place rain or shine. To ensure you enjoy your experience with us:
- Dress for the event and weather. Be prepared for rain if forcasted.
- Wear layers and comfortable walking shoes.
- Consider bringing binoculars, hand lenses, field guides, and notebooks.
Site Information
We will meet at the Key Bridge Boathouse and kayak for approximately 2 hours covering a moderate distance around Theodore Roosevelt Island.
Restrooms and changing rooms will be available before and after the paddling tour at the boathouse.
Getting There
Parking: Key Bridge Boathouse is located at the very end of K Street, which turns into Water street. From Georgetown, follow Wisconsin Ave down toward the waterfront, taking a right onto K St/Water St.
Parking is extremely limited, but there is free 3-hour parking across the street, and a parking garage up by the Lowes Movie Theater.
Public Transportation:
From Rosslyn Metro (¾ mile): walk across Key Bridge and take the stairs on either side down to the canal. There are footbridges across the canal that lead to stairs on Water St. Walk back toward the bridge and we are located directly below Key Bridge!
From Foggy Bottom Metro (1 mile): From the rotary, walk West on K street toward the waterfront. If you follow the waterfront park, it is located just on the other side of Key Bridge.
