SANP Field Event

Sunday, June 15, 2025

Leader: Ron Shrieves    Ph: 865-922-3518

E-mail: ronshrieves@gmail.com (email preferred)

Meetup location: Contact Ron Shrieves in advance for meeting time and place information.

Event location:  Seven Islands State Birding Park 

Registration available:  Beginning today. 

Description:  This go-with-the-current float covers an easy 5 miles, starting from the Seven Islands State Birding Park recently renovated public access point on the French Broad River, to another recently renovated boat ramp at Cruze Landing. Though far from pristine, this river does have some interesting sights and a bit of wildlife (and some not-so-wild life). 

We'll take our time exploring the shoreline for birds and other wildlife, and stop to eat lunch and stretch our legs on an island that is in the State Park.

Note:  Ron Shrieves is leading this outing in conjunction with the Sierra Club. A completed Sierra Club Medical Form is required for all participants. You need only to provide information that you deem appropriate for this event, along with your signature. The form will be given back to you afterwards.

What to bring:  Bring binoculars if you have them, and a personal flotation device (PFD).  Also bring water and a lunch/snack, anything to keep you comfortable. 

Sorry but we cannot provide boats, so you will have to contact a local outfitter and make your own arrangements for boats and paddles. 

Activity Level: There may be some shoal water, but no whitewater. Basic canoe/kayak skills are required.