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A group of Edison State student, faculty, staff, and
friends embark on the Great Miami River
during the third annual Float,
Learn, and Lunch event.
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Edison State Kayakers Take an Educational Journey Down the Great Miami River
Students, faculty, staff, and friends of Edison State Community College
came together for a two-hour educational kayak trip down the Great
Miami River during the third annual “Float, Learn, and Lunch” on
Friday, September 27, 2019.
The event, which was organized by the Edison State Student Senate,
brought together nearly 20 participants who embarked on the Miami River
at East Lockington Road to experience beautiful weather and wildlife
along the way.
“We were treated to a beautiful morning, which we spent kayaking with
our fellow student, faculty, and staff friends. The gorgeous
weather, a calm river, and an excellent participant turnout have once
again made this event a tremendous success,” said Edison State Student
Senate President Matthew Studebaker.
New this year, participants boarded Edison State kayaks, which were
purchased using funds raised during Down the River, Down a Beer
Festival and in partnership with the City of Piqua’s River Stewards
Program and Protecting Our Water-Ways (POWW).
“I’m excited to say that the third annual “Float, Learn, and Lunch”
allowed us to take the new Edison State kayaks out on the Great Miami
River for the first time,” said Studebaker.
“Opportunities like “Float, Learn, and Lunch” allow students, staff,
and faculty to engage with one another outside of the classroom. These
events are designed to entertain, educate, foster a sense of community,
and facilitate the building of friendships. As the Edison State Student
Senate continues to expand their events calendar, it is our hope that
more and more people get involved in campus life.”
During the float, information on water cleanliness was provided.
Wildlife and environmental characteristics were also observed and
discussed. The float ended at Roadside Park, where participants were
treated to lunch.
Plans to get more people out exploring the river are already in the
works. “The Great Miami River is an amazing resource in our area, yet
remains sadly underutilized. In an effort to expand awareness of this
beautiful waterway, the Edison State Student Senate has recently
committed to making this a biannual event, to be held every Fall and
Spring semester. Adventurers will continue to receive a free event
shirt and be treated to lunch following their kayaking experience,”
added Studebaker.
The Student Senate wishes to thank the following individuals and
organizations for their contribution to the event: “Down a River, Down
a Beer” for their donation which purchased the kayaking equipment; Dr.
Larson and her husband Len, for assisting with transportation and for
delivering lunches; Tom Burelison, Nicholas Rudy, Ryan Whitney, and
Harold Hitchcock from the Edison State Maintenance team for
transporting the equipment to/from the drop points; and Jeff
Lange, from Protecting Our Water-Ways, for serving as a guide and local
river conservation expert.
For information on upcoming “Float, Learn, and Lunch” events, email studentsenate@edisonohio.edu.
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