National Canoe and Kayak Day

Herman Jenkins, from Friends of the Rouge, discusses National Canoe and Kayak Day in Metro Detroit. The holiday is celebrated on Sunday, June 24, and includes a demo day at Ford Field Park from 10 am to 1 pm. Friends of the Rouge is a watershed conservation organization, dedicated to cleaning up waterways through education, collaboration, and promoting opportunities to paddle along the route. The event is free and open to all skill levels, offering newcomers a chance to try kayaking and canoeing.