Paddling

During this kayaking program you will learn about paddling equipment, paddling safety, and how to paddle a kayak on a lake. All equipment will be provided. Please meet near the Taco Bell Pavilion located at Creve Coeur park. Participants must be 13 and able to swim to participate in this event. Closed toe shoes are required and be prepared to get wet. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Join us for beginner paddling and a relaxing time on the water. Life vests will be available for use. Sign up your whole family if you would like, children should be 9 years of age or older and accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please bring water to drink and shoes that you can get wet.

Age Policy:

All registrants for this event must be a minimum age of 9 years old by 6/7/2023.

During this kayaking program you will learn about paddling equipment, paddling safety, and how to paddle a kayak on a lake. All equipment will be provided. Please meet near the Taco Bell Pavilion located at Creve Coeur park. Participants must be 13 and able to swim to participate in this event. Closed toe shoes are required and be prepared to get wet. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Important Note: Registration for this event is required, but not available online. You must call Runge at (573) 526-5544 to register either your team (four people) or as an individual. All participants must be age 18 or older. If you are registering a team, you need to provide the names of all four team members at the time of registration. If you are registering as an individual, we will place you on a team. Physical requirements for the event include walking on hilly terrain and six miles of kayaking.

Attention outdoor enthusiasts! Join our multi-skill, semi-competitive, team adventure race and put your outdoor skills to the test! Learn and practice archery, orienteering, fishing, and paddling at Runge Nature Center on June 16 (attendance is mandatory in order to take part the next day). Let the competition begin on June 17 at Painted Rock Conservation Area (Osage County)! Reach the finish line before the other teams to win the grand prize and the title of Adventure Champion! All equipment and transportation to Painted Rock will be provided. Registration is limited to 24 total participants (six teams of four) so sign up today!

Join us for beginner paddling and a relaxing time on the water. Life vests will be available for use. Sign up your whole family if you would like, children should be 9 years of age or older and accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please bring water to drink and shoes that you can get wet.

All registrants for this event must be a minimum age of 9 years old by 6/217/2023.

Note: To participate in this program, you must commit to attending a learning session on Friday evening, June 23, from 5:30-7:30 pm at the MDC headquarters pond in Jefferson City. We will discuss equipment and practice paddling techniques.

Curious about dipping your toe in the water of paddle sports but not sure where to begin? Join MDC staff for this two-part program that will provide you with the information and confidence needed to experience the excitement of floating on the water! After our learning session on Friday evening, we'll spend Saturday paddling on the Niangua River. Runge will provide all equipment and round-trip transportation from the nature center. Pack a water bottle, lunch, and sunscreen; wear closed-toe shoes. Registration for this program indicates your commitment to attendance on both Friday and Saturday. Registration required. Ages 18+

Flatwater Kayaking: July 10th at the Towell Lake Boat Ramp located within Little Prairie CA near Rolla.

Join us for an evening on the water for a basic flatwater kayaking program. Participants will learn information and safety about kayaking during a ground school portion of the class, then take to the water for paddling instruction and practice. Participants aged 13 and older are welcome to register; those aged younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Fishing poles will be provided if you wish to experience fishing from a kayak the later portion of the program; participants 16 and older must possess a valid fishing permit if you choose to fish.

Kayaks, paddles, and life-jackets will be provided. Close-toed shoes are required.

For questions please contact Dwight Warnke at Dwight.Warnke@mdc.mo.gov

Flatwater Kayaking: July 13th at the boat ramp located within Rinquelin Trail Lake Conservation Area

Join us for an evening on the water for a basic flatwater kayaking program. Participants will learn information and safety about kayaking during a ground school portion of the class, then take to the water for paddling instruction and practice. Participants aged 13 and older are welcome to register; those aged younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Fishing poles will be provided if you wish to experience fishing from a kayak the later portion of the program; participants 16 and older must possess a valid fishing permit if you choose to fish.

Kayaks, paddles, and life-jackets will be provided. Close-toed shoes are required.

For questions please contact Dwight Warnke at Dwight.Warnke@mdc.mo.gov

During this kayaking program you will learn about paddling equipment, paddling safety, and how to paddle a kayak on a lake. All equipment will be provided. Please meet near the Taco Bell Pavilion located at Creve Coeur park. Participants must be 13 and able to swim to participate in this event. Closed toe shoes are required and be prepared to get wet. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

During this kayaking program you will learn about paddling equipment, paddling safety, and how to paddle a kayak on a lake. All equipment will be provided. Please meet near the Taco Bell Pavilion located at Creve Coeur park. Participants must be 13 and able to swim to participate in this event. Closed toe shoes are required and be prepared to get wet. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

During this kayaking program you will learn about paddling equipment, paddling safety, and how to paddle a kayak on a lake. All equipment will be provided. Please meet near the Taco Bell Pavilion located at Creve Coeur park. Participants must be 13 and able to swim to participate in this event. Closed toe shoes are required and be prepared to get wet. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

During this kayaking program you will learn about paddling equipment, paddling safety, and how to paddle a kayak on a lake. All equipment will be provided. Please meet near the Taco Bell Pavilion located at Creve Coeur park. Participants must be 13 and able to swim to participate in this event. Closed toe shoes are required and be prepared to get wet. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Missouri artist, Steve Snell, will present about his recent painting adventure down the entire Missouri River and his river-based art practice. He will also premier an episode of Adventure Art on the Mighty Mo', his video series about art and life along the Missouri River told through the act of painting, storytelling, and paddling all 2,341 miles. No registration required. All ages.

This project is generously funded by Mid-America Arts Alliance, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the state arts agencies of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. It is also supported in part by the Kansas City Art Institute.