Thursday, July 29th 2010
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Birding by Kayak Tour
Runs through Thursday, July 29th, 2010
Time & Place
7:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Forked River Interpretive Center, 7.1 miles south of the main gate. Let the gate attendant know that you are at the park for the Birding by Kayak program and you will not be charged an entrance fee.
More Information
Kathy | (732) 250-6314 | Email
The Birding by Kayak Tour is a 3 hour program designed to acquaint participants with the diverse avian life that can be found in salt marshes and along the bayshore. This tour is approximately 2-3 miles long. All necessary equipment (kayak, paddles, life jacket) is supplied.
-Minimum age is 14. An adult must accompany minors.
- Participants will be wading through shallow water. water shoes (not flip-flops) are required.
- Required Items:
- sunscreen/sun protection
- drinking water
- water shoes (no flip-flops)
- Suggested Items:
- snacks
- binoculars
- camera
- dry bag
Reservation Information - 12 kayakers per Tour (6 tandem kayaks).
- A telephone number and e-mail address is required to confirm the reservation.
- The $25 per person fee must be received prior to the tour date to guarantee the reservations. Checks should be made out to Friends of Island Beach and sent to FOIBSP at P.O. Box 37, Seaside Park, NJ 08752.
- There will be no refund for cancelled reservations unless cancellation is received at least 7 days before tour date.
- The main gate (732) 793-0030 can be called after 6:30 a.m. the day of the tour for weather information.
