Writing the Wilderness Paddle with Mary Anne Smrz

Join Discovery Center naturalist Jenna Richardson with local author and kayaker Mary Anne Smrz on a paddle/hike writing adventure! We will launch from the boat landing of the beautiful, 303-acre Escanaba Lake. Historically a portage route for Native Americans from Lake Superior to the Wisconsin River, Escanaba Lake features meandering shoreline, four islands and plentiful wildlife making Escanaba Lake a paddler’s paradise. We will disembark our watercrafts on shore and hike a portion of the Escanaba Trail where we will have time to have a snack and contemplate the many wonders of nature. Participants are encouraged to use their creativity to write a drabble, an essay of exactly 100 words using a prompt from nature. If time permits, the group can exchange essays while sitting ashore. The group will then hike back to our watercrafts and paddle back to the boat landing to complete our excursion. 

Attendees must supply their own watercrafts. Please meet at Escanaba Lake Boat Landing at 9:30 am as we plan to be on the water by 10 am. Attendees should be prepared with appropriate attire, footwear, ample food and water for this full-day excursion.  Registered participants will be sent an email with more information prior to the trip.  Registration required by 9/5.  $24/Member and $30/Non-Member.  Wednesday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm.

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