Sacramento River Preservation Trust & Adventure Outings Present:

A Mother’s Day Sacramento River Float

Jellys Ferry to Bend

Sunday, May 8, 2011

8am – 6pm

The Sacramento River Preservation Trust (Trust) and Associated Students Adventure Outings (AO) are co-sponsoring a Mother’s Day Sacramento River float on Sunday, May 8, 2011.  The float will cover 9 miles of the Sacramento River between Jellys Ferry and Bend just north of Red Bluff.  It will be an all-day event from 8am to approximately 6pm.

Mother’s Day is the perfect way to experience this incredibly scenic stretch of river! Framed by rimrock canyon walls, this part of the Sacramento River is unknown to many due to its remoteness, with Lassen Peak and Mount Shasta often visible during the float. Spring is also the time of year when wildlife is abundant, with many migratory species moving through the area - even the highly elusive bobcat has been spotted along the river bank. Raptor species are especially prevalent, including bald eagles and various members of the hawk family, and the presence of salmon swimming upstream is not uncommon. This entire section of river is nationally recognized by local and federal governmental agencies as having outstanding scenic, cultural, ecological and outdoor recreation values.  Do not miss this rare opportunity to spend your Mother’s Day on the Sac!

River guides, whitewater rafts and lifejackets are provided by AO.  Participants will start in Chico, meeting at the AO Equipment Warehouse.  Participants are asked to bring their own lunch.  The cost per person is $45 for Trust members and $55 for non-members, with round trip  transportation provided from Chico.  Due to AO guidelines, only adults (18 and over) are allowed to participate.

Space is limited and this special event will fill up quickly. Please call the Trust office soon to make a reservation or to learn more:  (530) 345-1865; email liz@sacrivertrust.org or visit our website at www.sacrivertrust.org.

Liz Gardner

Sacramento River Preservation Trust

P.O. Box 5366

Chico, CA 95927

530-345-1865

liz@sacrivertrust.org

www.sacrivertrust.org