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Grand Rapids Public Schools students are participating in a program called Canoemobile where they learn about the Grand River through outdoor activities. The program, brought to Grand Rapids by Minnesota-based nonprofit Wilderness Inquiry, has been offered six times so far. The week ends with a free Family Paddle Night at Riverside Park, where community members are invited to paddle canoes and enjoy food from on-site trucks.
Grand Rapids Public Schools Students Explore the Grand River via Canoemobile Program
Over 800 Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) students are taking part in the Canoemobile program this week. This unique educational experience commenced Monday and culminates Friday, with students exploring the Grand River through canoeing.
The program enables students to learn about the Grand River’s history and quality, cultural history, and hiking in nature in an interactive manner. They engage in a range of outdoor activities, deepening their understanding of the environment.
“This event allows our students to experience the Grand River’s key role in the Grand Rapids community,” commented GRPS Superintendent Leadriane Roby.
The Minnesota-based nonprofit, Wilderness Inquiry, has brought this initiative to Grand Rapids for the sixth year. The organization travels nationwide, offering students immersive water-based activities.
Ragen Hanton, the primary outdoor leader with Wilderness Inquiry, emphasized the shared nature of these spaces. She stated, “We aim to get students on their local waterways, canoeing, and realizing that these are spaces we all share.”
The week ends on a high note with a free Family Paddle Night on Friday, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The community is invited to Riverside Park, located at 2001 Monroe Ave. NE, to enjoy canoeing in the lagoon and food from on-site trucks.
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