A leisurely paced group paddle with a local expert sharing their knowledge of the Red River. Bring a keen eye and ear as the Audubon Great Plains leads us on the Red in search of birds perched and in flight!

All skill levels are welcome! Arrive by 5:30 pm to sign in and get your equipment (life jackets, paddles and vessels). Just before 6 p.m. there will be a basics of canoeing, kayaking and safely. Then we hit the water!

Pre-registration is required. $10 per person if you are providing your own vessel, $15 per person if needing canoe or kayak rental. Rentals available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Register early as registration closes at 20 vessels/excursion.

Register at moorheadparks.com or call 218.299.5340.

Refund policy: Notification is required two business days before the excursion for a refund to be issued.

Weather back up dates are the following week. Check this Facebook event for announcements.

Check out all of our River Paddling Excursions this year:

* Recreation of the Red River - May 29, led by Midwest Outdoors

* Birds of the Red River - June 12, led by Audubon Great Plains

* History of the Red River - June 24, led by Historical & Cultural Society of Clay County

* Discover the Red River - July 10, led by River Keepers

* Animals & Habitats of the Red River - July 24, led by Red River Zoo

* Gentle Mind of the Red River - August 7, led by CJM Yoga

* Conservation of the Red River - August 21, led by Midwest Outdoors

* Trees of the Red River - September 4, led by Fargo Park District