Thoughts and updates from Chandra Brown, Ogeechee-Canoochee Riverkeeper.
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Marley's First Paddle
We love introducing new people to the Ogeechee, and I decided it was time Marley (my 1 and half year old) had her first paddle.
On Saturday, Doug, Marley and I along with several other Riverkeepers and their families headed down to the Ogeechee for a short paddle and lots of swimming and playing on sandbars.
Recently, OCRK received this marvelous description of one of our paddle trips. Anna Thibeau and her husband Thomas had never canoed before. She includes some great tips for first-time paddlers. Enjoy! Chandra
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Grits as Ant Killer?
In my never-ending quest to try to reduce our impact on the river from our actions around the house, I used grits the other day to try to kill ants. Didn't work that well, so I went back to using my old favorite organic bug killer, diatomaceous earth. Worked like a charm.
What do you do to try to keep fertilizers, pesticides, and other chemicals from reaching the waterways near your home?
Okay, Okay...I'm updating our blog. It's been a busy winter and spring, and I've been having a blast getting out on the water and in our communities. If you missed the paddle trip in April, don't fret, we have another one coming up in June.
Our membership meeting on June 13 is going to be awesome. Coleman's Lake is frying up some fish for us; Alan Brasher and friends will be playing music, and guest speakers will be there along with paddling demonstrations, door prizes and more.
, Doug, Marley and I along with several other Riverkeepers and their families headed down to the Ogeechee for a short paddle and lots of swimming and playing on sandbars.
