Public Kayak Adventures
Provided by Artist Boat
Take a 4-hour guided kayak trip through restored marshes at Artist Boat Coastal Heritage Preserve on Galveston Island. You'll learn about habitat restoration and conservation while paddling through pr...
13330 Settegast Road, Galveston, Texas, 77554
About this service
Take a 4-hour guided kayak trip through restored marshes at Artist Boat Coastal Heritage Preserve on Galveston Island. You'll learn about habitat restoration and conservation while paddling through pristine coastal prairie. The adventure includes a watercolor art demonstration and time to paint your own artwork. All equipment is provided including tandem kayaks, life jackets, and paddles. Adventures start with a short 0.3-mile walk through the preserve. Children must be at least 7 years old and under 13 must kayak with an adult.
Details
Who can use this
Children must be at least 7 years old; children under 13 must kayak with an adult; pregnant women cannot participate
Cost
$75 per person
Organization
Artist Boat
Artist Boat is a nonprofit in Galveston, Texas that teaches people about the coast and ocean through science and art. They offer eco-art camps, kayak adventures, nature journaling, and habitat restoration programs. They also run the Coastal Heritage Preserve and the Gulf Coast Environmental Education Center, where visitors can learn about protecting beaches, wetlands, and marine life.
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