Community Paddle

Community Paddle

July 26, 2025

Two sessions: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 12 p.m.-2 p.m.

Kickapoo Woods, 14500 S Halsted St, Riverdale, IL 60827

FREE - Space is limited, registration requested.

Register HERE

To help people get to know the river as a natural resource, Friends is hosting two Community Paddle sessions on the Little Calumet River on July 26. We will keep our eyes open for birds, turtles, fish and mink, talk about the successful planting done along the shoreline and help more people feel comfortable recreating on the water. We recommend paddlers are at least 10 years old and all minors paddle with a guardian, (younger river friends ages 5+ can join in by sitting in the middle – no need to register them). Space is limited, registration required.

Beginners are welcome, no experience paddling necessary! Friends’ trusty canoe guides will help everyone safely load in and out of the canoes, answer questions about the river along the way and act as safety monitors on the water. We provide all equipment, paddling instruction, and safety talk.