Kayak Tour at the G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve (Franklin Lakes, NJ)

Please join the Franklin Lakes Mayors Wellness Campaign and Ramsey Outdoor’s Kayak Tour of the G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve ( Formerly Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve).

Kayaking is a great low impact exercise and way to explore nature. The kayak tour begins with a brief introduction of kayaking, safety talk, and outfitting of your equipment including personal flotation device (PFD). Your guide/instructor will provide you with various paddling techniques from knowledge gained over years of extensive paddling experience. This is a great course for all levels of paddlers and fitness.

From there, your guide will take you on a relaxed group tour of the Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve Reservoir. The preserve offers a picturesque location with abundant opportunities for wildlife sightings, learning about the ecosystem, and some local history. All necessary paddling equipment is provided.

Tour Time: approximately 2hrs including approximately 30 minutes of free paddling time.

What to Bring

Weather- and activity-appropriate clothing, Synthetic clothing is the best option for outdoor activities since it dries quickly. It is also recommended to dress in multiple layers, allowing you more flexibility to comfortably respond to the weather conditions and your level of exertion.

• Water shoes or shoes you don't mind getting wet
• Water bottle
• Sunscreen
• Dry clothes for after activity
• Sunglasses
• Hat
• Insect Repellent

Minimum age: 7 (to ride in double kayak with guardian); 12 (to paddle a single kayak)

Ramsey Outdoor reserves the right to cancel an event at any time due to severe weather, low enrollment or other concerns. If Ramsey cancels your event, you will receive a full refund for the cost of your reservation.