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Florida

Kayaking North Florida’s Sacred Springs & Rivers for Women

Program No. 25620RJ

On this women-only learning adventure, kayak along North Florida’s artesian springs and rivers, learning about sustainability, conservation and ecology from the locals.

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Length

6 days

Rating

New

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1,949

Program

At a Glance

Duration

6 days

Program Begins

Gainesville, Florida

Program Concludes

Gainesville, Florida

Group Type

Small Group

Meals

12 ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

Activity Level

The artesian springs of North Florida flow together to create a unique ecosystem and habitat for local wildlife — and their gentle, aqua-blue waters provide the perfect classroom for learning about this ecosystem and habitat by kayak! On this learning adventure just for women, find out about the threats that these springs (and the Floridian Aquifer that feeds them) face from human activity and how local activists like the Florida Springs Institute advocate to ensure clean water. As you paddle along the sparkling springs from Ichnetucknee to Ginnie Springs, learn about these environmental issues from local experts who are at the forefront of local conservation efforts.

Best of all, you'll...

Join other Road Scholar women to stroll through Sweetwater Wetlands Park, one of Florida’s best birding sites, and find out about Alachua County’s citizen-driven initiative to create clean water.
Take part in classroom lectures on topics from sustainability to ecology and cultural history of the area.
Enjoy kayaking with Lars Andersen, whose 20 years of knowledge and expertise are unmatched.

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General Notes

Note: This is a special women-only learning adventure.

Featured Expert

Lars Andersen

Lars Anderson is a history and wildlife author with more than 35 years of experience exploring Florida’s wildest places. He has published works about North Florida and Georgia including his most recent project: “The Paddlers Guide to the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail,” published by the Suwannee River Water Management District. Lars’s knowledge and understanding of the area’s cultural and natural history helps make each Road Scholar program a meaningful and educational exploration of the “real” Florida.

Please Note:

This expert may not be available for every date of the program

Activity Level

Outdoor: Spirited

Kayaking for several hours each day. Must be physically capable of participating in all planned program activities.

Small Group (13 to 24)

Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

Suggested Books and Resources

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You can also find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.

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We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

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Assurance Plan

Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.

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Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

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Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

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Peace of Mind

We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.
Assurance Plan

Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.
Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.
Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.