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Kayaking: Coastal Geology of the Bay

  • Havre de Grace Maritime Museum 100 Lafayette Street Havre de Grace, MD, 21078 United States (map)

Learn about the coastal sedimentation along the Chesapeake Bay as well as the geological processes that shape our landscape. Learn how geology impacts the regions diversity of plants, wildlife, and urban development. We’ll discuss fossils, take sediment core samples, and learn the geologic periods that the Bay covers while enjoying the sights from the water. Preferred intermediate experience as the trip is longer in duration, covering a large strip of the Bay. NOTE: All gear and basic paddle and safety instruction will be provided before launch. Class is weather permitting.

Registration is required.

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Event Address: 100 Lafayette Street, Havre de Grace, MD

Contact us at (410) 939-4800 or info@hdgmaritimemuseum.org

All available classes:

Paddle Boarding: Introduction

  • Saturday, June 15 (10 am - 12 pm)

  • Wednesday, July 31 (6 pm - 8 pm)

Kayaking: SAV Monitoring

  • Saturday, June 22 (10 am - 12 pm)

  • Wednesday, August 7 (6 pm - 8 pm)

  • Saturday, September 14 (10 am - 12 pm)

Kayaking: Historical Waterways

  • Wednesday, July 3 (6 pm - 8 pm)

  • Saturday, September 7 (12 pm - 2 pm)

Kayaking: Coastal Geology

  • Wednesday, July 10 (6 pm - 8 pm)

  • Saturday, September 28 (10 am - 12 pm)

Kayaking: Ecotour

  • Wednesday, July 17 (6 pm - 8 pm)

  • Saturday, September 21 (10 am - 12 pm)

Kayaking: Sunrise Paddle

  • Wednesday, July 24 (5 am - 7:30 am)

Kayaking: Beginner Level

  • Saturday, September 7 (10 am - 11 am)

Please see our full calendar for each individual class posting. Registration required for each.

Earlier Event: July 3
Kayaking: Historical Waterways
Later Event: July 11
Kids' Story Time & Activity