By Staff
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – On Aug. 23 the St Joseph County Parks will host the summer installment of their Women Experience the Outdoors series. The program will begin and conclude at the Brown Barn at St. Patrick's County Park, and will last from 8:309 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
"Summer Morning On the River" includes a 4.5 mile downstream paddle along the St. Joseph River, accompanied by an interpretive guide. Participants will learn about and observe wildlife that depend on the river. The program costs $15 and includes a canoe rental and all interpretive programming along the river, and a certificate for a future free park entry to any St. Joseph County Park.
Each year St. Joseph County Parks offers several Women Experience the Outdoors programs. These programs offer women 18 and older, plus teenage girls accompanied by an adult, the chance to enjoy a variety of outdoor skills.
Registration by Aug. 18 is required as space is limited. For more information call St. Patrick's County Park at (574) 277-4828.