This past Saturday I set out to help guide the Perkiomen Sojourn. The section of creek paddled is around nine miles and with over fifty participants it was an all day event. For me this was not a trash collecting trip and the safety of the participants was the number one goal. I did pick up a few things on the way down when I had a chance though.
This was the ninth annual Perkiomen Creek Sojourn which is put on by the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy.
Andrew Curtis another volunteer guide did the safety talk before we set out on the water.
The group just getting out on the water.
It turned out to be a great day for paddling. No rain, not much direct sun, it was near perfect.
In all this was a great group. Everyone knew how to paddle, they followed directions well and this led to the trip ending a little bit earlier than past sojourns I have been on.
Not every section of the Perkiomen is navigable. This was one of several areas where there was a short walk involved.
I was able to remove a small pile of trash. I wasn't able to photograph what Tyler removed, but he also had a small pile of mostly recyclable items by the end.
This very well could be the same Bald Eagle we had run into last Monday. It was kind enough to stop in two separate trees while the group passed by. I think just about everyone who was paddling got to see this eagle.
The other guides for the Sojourn. Tim, Steve, Andy and Tyler. They helped make this years Sojourn a safe one.
You too can help with taking out the trash! If you get out hiking take a grocery bag with you, give it a second use and fill it with trash while you are out! Every bit helps. You can also help contributing to this project here: Help Fund Taking Out the Trash
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