Jack Nisbet

May 8, 2010
   10:00am

Kettle Falls, WA
   St. Paul's Mission
   Hwy 395 at Columbia River bridge

This is your opportunity to paddle a 25 foot genuine Birch Bark voyager canoe from St. Paul’s Mission to the confluence of the Kettle River, reminiscent of the old ways in traditional style. This will be a fundraiser to help the students of the Medicine Wheel Academy get onto the Upper Columbia River for their end of school overnight field trip! The day will include: -A presentation and book signing from historian-author Jack Nisbet on his latest book, “The Collector: David Douglas and the Natural History of the Northwest.” www.JackNisbet.com -Presentation by the Native Plant Society -Information about Chinook Expeditions www.ChinookExpeditions.com -Booths by China Bend Winery, Greater Columbia River Watertrail, local organic farms, Greenwood Art D’ Institute and much more! -Food, fun, and music -Voyager Canoes! Voyages of Rediscovery will have 3 voyager canoes, each holding 12 people, so there will be a first-come, first-served basis for the two floats. Lunch will be served with a suggested donation of $6-10. Donations will be accepted (to sponsor students for an extended day canoe trip). Paddlers, Please Bring: -Rain Gear -Rubber Boots or Water-Proof Boots -Water -An extra sweater (We have dry bags) -Camera Call or email with questions: Pete Bruno or Adam Wicks-Arshack www.VoyagesofRediscovery.com 509-675-5592 or 917-684-4247 peter_bruno1@hotmail.com

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