Wellness Week 2023: Can I Kayak?! Workshop

Join us for an exhilarating kayaking workshop designed to ignite your sense of adventure and take you on a thrilling journey through the serene beauty of nature. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced paddler, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to enhance your kayaking skills and explore the wonders of the water.

Led by a team of experienced and passionate instructors, this workshop combines expert guidance with hands-on practice, allowing you to develop essential techniques and gain confidence on the water. Learn how to maneuver your kayak with precision, master different paddling strokes, and understand the principles of water safety to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

• This event is FREE

• Limited spaces are available.

• All gender expressions are welcome.

• Ages 10+ may attend (minors must be accompanied by a Guardian).

• Waiver + Liability form must be completed prior to participation of event.

Featured Facilitator: Robbie Smith

"I was originally born in Detroit, but have spent the majority of my life, over 30+ years, in the greater Portland Metro Area. My whole life I have always made it a point to go out and learn new things, as they brought a sense of enjoyment to my life. In particular, it has been crucial for me to spend time outside doing outdoor activities, as they have helped me to maintain solid mental and physical statuses.

I started engaging in numerous amounts of sports at a young age, and have continued into adulthood - from snow sports to summer activities, I have continued to intentionally seek out new active experiences throughout my life. I’ve learned that when I maintain good, physical wellness - I can directly impact my mental health in positive ways. Ultimately, it allows me to be the best man, the best husband, and the best father that I can be in my daily life. Currently, I enjoy snowboarding, skiing, aggressive rollerblading, surfing, longboarding, and kayaking. Kayaking in particular, has always provided me with not only an active experience, but also the opportunity to receive the calmness of being in nature."

This event is being held in partnership with the following organizations:

The Columbia Slough Watershed Council brings community members together to enhance the hidden gem we call the Columbia Slough. We improve water quality, heal damaged fish and wildlife habitat, increase public awareness, and advocate for a healthy watershed. Everything we do is possible thanks to the commitment of community members and engagement of local agencies and businesses.

"Metro works with communities, businesses and residents in the Portland metropolitan area to chart a wise course for the future while protecting the things we love about this place.

Metro manages 17,000 acres of parks, trails and natural areas across the Portland metropolitan region, from wild forests like Chehalem Ridge to beloved destinations like Oxbow Regional Park. Thanks to voters, this network of protected land continues to get bigger and healthier."

ABOUT WELLNESS WEEK 2023:

In celebration of the Juneteenth Holiday, is honored to offer a week of holistic health activities for the local Black community. The week will include workshops and activities that promote physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health & well-being.

This year's theme is the "Black Matriarchy" - and we'll explore the ways in which Black women have contributed and continue to shape the Black community and the greater world at large.

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Host or Publisher Black Men's Wellness PDX