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Deer Flat Paddle Clean Up

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ORGANIZATION: Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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Do you have canoeing or kayaking experience? Are you looking for opportunities to get on the water this summer? Do you want to paddle with a purpose? Join us in this effort to clean up Lake Lowell at Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge!

  • Date and Time: Saturday, June 14 from 10 AM - 12 PM and 1 PM - 3 PM
  • Location:Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge, Lower Dam Recreation Area
  • Registration:For full details and registration visit our website.
Paddle with a purpose to clean up Lake Lowell at Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge! We will be picking up trash along the shorelines and water's surface. Watercraft equipment is not provided and we ask participants to bring their own canoe/kayak, paddles and lifejackets. Basic paddling skills and wearing lifejackets are required. Everyone must follow state regulations on having an Invasive Species Boat sticker on your watercraft.

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About Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge

Location:

13751 Upper Embankment Road, Nampa, ID 83686, US

Mission Statement

The mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System is to work with others, to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

Description

Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge, founded by President Theodore Roosevelt on February 25, 1909, is one of the oldest refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS).

Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the System preserves a network of lands and waters set aside for the conservation and management of the nation's fish, wildlife, and plant resources for the benefit of present and future generations.

Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge needs your talents, enthusiasm, and time! If you appreciate and are concerned about the refuge and its wildlife, then consider becoming a refuge volunteer.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Community
Environment
Animals, Community, Environment

WHEN

Sat Jun 14, 2025
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM

WHERE

Lower Dam Recreation AreaDeer Flat National Wildlife RefugeNampa, ID 83686

(43.48914,-116.58944)
 

SKILLS

  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Swimming
  • Water Recreation

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Must be at least 16
  • 2 Hours: 10 AM - 12PM or 1PM - 3PM on June 14, 2025.
  • Bring your own supplies: Lifejackets, paddles, canoe/kayak, sunscreen, sunglasses, water shoes, hat, water and snacks. We will provide supplies to pick up litter such as bags, gloves, and litter grabbers.

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