Kanoe the Kazoo

Next date: Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Help clean up parts of the Kalamazoo River and enjoy nature as you paddle along! This event will paddle from Merrill Park in Comstock to Verburg Park in Kalamazoo. 

• Vessel drop off/check-in: Check-in begins at 9:30AM, bagels, coffee, and swag provided by Kalamazoo River Watershed Council and the City of Kalamazoo. Guests with personal watercraft can drop equipment at Merrill Park.
• Vehicle shuttle provided: Guests will check-in, drop personal watercraft off at launch, and drive car down to Verburg Park where they will be shuttled back to Merrill Park to begin the paddle.
• Launch: 10:00am Merrill Park.
• Take out: 12:30pm from Verburg Park.
• Boat rentals: Available. Provided by Mainstream Tackle & Outdoors at $30 per kayak. Please indicate you need a boat rental on the registration form and call 269-665-5076 to book. These will be ready for you at Merrill Park.

To view the entire Kanoe the Kazoo series, visit the Kalamazoo River Watershed Council website

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