Looking for a new activity for the summer? Work schedule have you crammed for time? Join other Lehigh Valley residents by participating in Wildlands Conservancy’s Bike and Boat program.

These one-day trips take participants on a paddling trip down the Lehigh River and some trips offer the opportunity to bike along the canal trail. The program is an educational and recreational activity designed to promote conservation and responsible stewardship of the Lehigh River watershed’s natural resource for people of all ages. Each trip has a unique theme and explores different and exciting sections of the river.

All trips are open to the public and are $30.00 per participant (canoes, bicycles and safety equipment are provided). Kids under 10 years old, who can sit in the center of a canoe, are free. Pre-registration is required. 2008 Summer Schedule:

· June 15, 1:00 p.m. - Bethlehem to Wilson Avenue Paddle, Register by 6/10;

· July 18, 6:00 p.m. - Full Moon Evening Bike & Boat, Register by 7/14;

· July 26, 9:00 a.m. - Bowmanstown to Walnutport Bike & Boat, Register by 7/22;

· August 23, 10:00 a.m. - Allentown to Wilson Avenue Paddle, Register by 8/18;

· September 20, 10:00 a.m. - Allentown to Bethlehem Fall Bike & Boat, Register by 9/15; and

· October 18, 9:00 a.m. - Bowmanstown to Treichlers Fall Foliage Paddle, Register by 10/13

For more information, or to register, please contact Kevin Fister, outdoor recreation manager, at 610-965-4397, ext. 35. Private programs are arranged as requested.

5/30/2008