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Canoe the Slough
Cost: $20 Cal Poly Humboldt Student, $40 General
- Saturday, 8/23/25
Dates
Time: 12PM-3PM
Location: Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
Age: 18+
Join us for a tide-dependent canoe adventure through the serene waters of the Eureka Slough—a saltwater wetland nestled within Humboldt Bay. This calm, flat-water paddle is perfect for beginners and seasoned explorers alike, offering a peaceful way to connect with nature.
Guided by our skilled naturalists, you’ll learn foundational canoeing techniques while discovering the rich cultural history, diverse ecology, and unique tidal rhythms of the slough. Keep your eyes peeled for harbor seals, herons, egrets, raptors, and flocks of migratory shorebirds that make this one of California’s top birding destinations.
No canoeing experience necessary—just bring a friend, your curiosity, and a sense of adventure. We’ll take care of the rest.
Program Fee Includes: On-land and on-water kayak instruction, all necessary gear (kayak, paddle, PFD, wetsuit, booties, splash jacket), and expert interpretive information throughout the adventure.
Equipment: For aquatic programs all participants are required to wear a wetsuit, booties/ water shoes, and life jacket. These items are required for safety of the participants and reducing risk of injury or incident.
Vessel: This activity uses a wide variety of sit-inside sea kayaks. Requires the ability to sit upright in a tight cockpit with a supported backrest and use a paddle. This class may afford the option for learning self-rescues, which can be demanding of upper body strength, coordination, and balance. All experiences are "Challenge by choice" and are not necessary to participate in the activity as a whole.
Transportation: Transportation is not provided for this activity. All participants will meet at the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, located at 921 Waterfront Drive, Eureka CA.
Facility: The Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center is equipped with an ADA compliant front door and an elevator. The facility has restrooms and locker rooms with showers. Please note if you would like to use a locker, the lockers are not equipped with locks, but you are welcome to bring your own. There is a boat ramp that leads to our floating dock which changes grade based on the tide. All other walkways around the facility are flat and paved.
Persons who wish to request accessibility-related accommodations should contact Outdoor Adventures at (707) 826-3357, or email at OutdoorAdventures@humboldt.edu as soon as possible. Some accommodations may take up to several weeks to arrange.