Gliding through mangrove tunnels on a kayak is like floating through the salty halls of a watery museum. Explore the beautiful islands, mangrove trails, flora and fauna of Weedon Island Preserve with certified kayak guides Joan Landis and Jill Lingard. They have a fun game planned that will help us get to know the flora and fauna around us as we paddle.

Bring your own kayak or rent a sit-inside boat with paddle and life jacket from Weedon's paddling outfitter ECOmersion. Rentals cost $25 for four hours.

You can reserve a kayak rental by calling 727-509-7629 and paying ECOmersion by phone. If no one answers (they are a busy little shop), send an email to bookings@ecomersion.com and ECOmersion will call you back to finalize the rental. Whether you call or email, be sure to identify yourself as part of Joan's group on May 8th so that you get the special rate.