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Rancocas Pathways, a legally registered 501c3 organization. Formed to enhance awareness of NJ's 360 square mile watershed and promote multi-use public access on the Rancocas Creek Water Trail - Grass Root Advocacy of the Rancocas Creek as a National Water Trail.

Promote Awareness for Adopt-A-Creek

Out paddling the oxbow, today. Quite a mess! Adopt-a-Creek event will be on 13 April in historic Mt. Holly Village. Invite extended to all—come out for a fun-filled day of clean up along the Rancocas. The winter season was harsh on this little gem of a waterway, and it’s probably fair to say our creek could use a bit of “tincture of time on the tides.”

Adopt-a-Creek is modeled on Access Funds’ Adopt-a -Crag events. The Mt. Holly Oxbow needs little help from all who paddle the creek or trek along the emergent Rancocas Greenway. The day’s activities are no-cost and meals are on your own. An afternoon “Sudz on the Creek” paddle will be led by Rancocas Pathways’ program director. All legal-age paddlers are welcome to visit creek-side restaurants, pubs and a local distillery in support of local businesses, as Mt. Holly continues plans for a downtown renaissance. Do expect plenty of mud and prepare for wet conditions.

Feel free to zap any questions to John Anderson at: ingvarja@verizon.net See you on the 13th! In the interim, start limbering-up those shoulders for some early spring paddling.

FYI: Rancocas Pathways recently secured state approval for significant road improvements into Melpine Landing over at Rancocas State Park. This is a most welcome development for all who love discovering the great outdoors! Help keep this ‘Rolling on the Rancocas’ momentum going!!

Winter Ecology RounDtable at the Lyceum

Join friends and neighbors for a Winter Ecology Roundtable at the Burlington County Lyceum on High Street in Mt. Holly’s historic village on 20 March 1 – 3 PM. Followed by ‘paddle around the oxbow’ to WELCOME in the SPRING!! Topics include: natural history, ecology, Pine Barrens conservation, outdoor activities for kids, and much more.

Kayak Tours

Late Winter, Early Spring Rancocas Creek Watershed Kayak Tours. Individuals or groups. Paddle down or on the tide , paddle out and about in the Western areas of the Pine Barrens National Reserve. Paddle down on the Rancocas State Park Bluewater Trail.

Pathways “Learning is Fun, Naturally” programs are tailored to groups, likewise programs support professional development.

Participants experience , up front and close from the seat of a kayak, the natural history, ecology, heritage and relaxing tranquility on Rancocas Creek Water Trails. Exemplary public access w guides w intimate knowledge of the Creek, that willingly share their knowledge and experiences w participants. Insured and registered.

Contact Pathways for mandatory seasonal equipment lists from participants. ingvarja@verizon.net