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Venture along Sturgeon Creek to Eagles Island, learning about the
ecosystems and wildlife of the island and surrounding waterways. The
program fee includes use of a kayak, paddle, and life jacket.
Intermediate.
Eagles Island, which lies in the confluence of the Cape Fear and
Brunswick Rivers, is just minutes away from downtown Leland and offers
a great chance to view wildlife in their natural habitat.
Participants might get an up-close view of some of the many
inhabitants of the Brunswick River and Eagles Island, including deer,
porpoise, and alligators, along with the many birds that frequent
these areas such as red-winged black birds, osprey, and bald eagles.
This intermediate level trip is between 6 and 7 miles long and will
last up to 2.5 hours. This trip will not include stops to rest or
stretch. This trip will be in full sun and will be affected by both
wind and tides.
We will launch from Cypress Cove Park and come in at Belville
Riverwalk Park. We will then carpool back to our original destination.
The program fee includes the use of a kayak, paddle, and personal
flotation device (PFD), which must be worn at all times on the water.
Tandem kayaks can be provided for those who would like to paddle
together and can be requested during registration; both paddlers in
the tandem must be registered participants.
Participants who wish to use their own KAYAK, PADDLE, and/or PFD may
do so and are given an opportunity to make note during registration,
but must still wear their PFDs at all times. Email
recreation@townofleland.com with questions.
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Restrooms: it is unlikely that any restrooms will be available before,
during, or after any of our trips. Some trips (Eagles Island) will not
involve getting out of our kayaks. Please plan accordingly.
Shoes: please wear shoes for the duration of this trip. Water shoes or
sandals that will not slide or pull off in mud, muck, or sand under
water. No flip flops please.
Water/snacks: Please bring plenty of water and your own snacks as you
wish. Drinking water will not be provided. Some but not all trips will
include breaks for snacks. For those that do not include stops (Eagles
Island), you may still wish to have a snack in the boat with you.
Please be prepared to pack all of your trash out with you.
Sunscreen/Bug spray: Please bring/use your own sunscreen and bug
spray. Most of the trips we will go on are buggy and kayaking is a
great way to get sunburned legs and forearms!
The program fee includes the use of a kayak, paddle, and personal
flotation device (PFD), which must be worn at all times on the water.
Tandem kayaks can be provided for those who would like to paddle
together and can be requested during registration; both paddlers in
the tandem must be registered participants.
Participants who wish to use their own KAYAK, PADDLE, and/or PFD may
do so and are given an opportunity to make note during registration,
but must still wear their PFDs at all times. Email
recreation@townofleland.com with questions.
Age Category
Adult
Location
844 Appleton Way, Leland, NC 28451
Instructor
Kay Lynn Hernandez
Lynne Shineman
Sarah Jones
Melanie Walter
Ella Reischer
Lauren Rogers
Amanda Johnson
Lincoln Morris
Phil Meade
Tracie Rabalais
September 12, 2025
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