Join Black Men’s Wellness and Columbia Slough Watershed Council for their annual Wellness Week, Can I Kayak?! event at Whitaker Ponds in N Portland! This free event is open to all ages, minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Getting There: We will meet at Whitaker Ponds Nature Park! Free parking is available in the park.

Taking public transportation? Bus #75 drops riders off at NE 47th Ave and Columbia Blvd, a 0.25 mile walk from the park entrance. 

What to bring: Pack along water, shoes you don't mind getting a little dirty or wet! If you are bringing your own boat, don't forget your life jacket and paddle. If you are borrowing a seat in one of our boats, make sure to register in advance - space is limited. We will have light snacks and cold drinks to share!

Accessibility: There is one porta potty on sight and a bathroom in Columbia Slough Watershed Council’s office. Previous paddling experience is not required. Participants must be able to sit for 1 - 2 hours. There is a low grade incline dirt/gravel hill that leads to the waters edge and our launching area.

Questions? Reach out to Amanda, at Cedrion.Gloria@columbiaslough.org or Darrell, at blackmenswellnesspdx@gmail.com.

This event is a part of Black Men's Wellness' annual Wellness Week, a series of events hosted in honor of Juneteenth. Visit their IG (@blackmenswellnesspd) to learn about other events!