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Coyote Creek Tour – June 6th

June 6, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 2:30 pm

$60.00

10:30 to 11:30 –  Orientation, Instruction & Outfitting.

11:00 to 12:00  – Paddle along the waterway while learning some skills.

12:00 to 1:00  –  Lunch and talk about local natural history.

1:00 to 2:30  –  Paddling further and optional skills practice.

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This tour starts at Perkins Peninsula Park, located off Highway 126,  just West of Eugene.  This is a Lane County Park.  Parking is $4 per vehicle.

Coyote Creek birdwatching from the Kayaks

 

Fern Ridge Reservoir was completed in 1941 and now offers recreational opportunities for many outdoor adventures.  The body of water is fed by the Long Tom River and Coyote Creek as well as Amazon Creek.  Because if it’s large size and reliable wind sailing is popular in the Summer.  As well, many migratory birds will stop off here and enjoy the water including tern, bittern, martin, white pelican, osprey, etc.  The contrast between the open water of the lake and the calm muddy waters of Coyote Creek make this a unique place to paddle.    For more information about the dam and habitat restoration check out the Army Core of Engineers page. Also the US Fish & Wildlife website has great information about access here (ODFW Visitor’s Guide).

This tour starts at Perkins Peninsula Park, located off Highway 126,  just West of Eugene

A paddle across Fern Ridge Reservoir leads us to the still waters of Coyote creek.  We enjoy paddling here because there are many different species of birds living in this marshy habitat.  We usually run this tour early in the season to get some cooler weather.  What a great place and it is so close to town.

Details

Date:
June 6, 2023
Time:
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Cost:
$60.00
Event Category:

Venue

Perkins Peninsula Park
26647 OR-126
Veneta, OR 97487 United States
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