Wed., May 9. Wading River. Class 1. We will paddle this popular river in the Pine Barrens during the week when it is less crowded. Esther & Walt Underhill, 610-827-7776, underwalt@aol.com.

Sat., May 12. Leader’s Choice. Class 2-3. Eric Girardi, 570-595-9239, eagirardi@verizon.net.

Sat., May 12. Canoeing for Beginners. No experience required for this workshop. Learn the basics of paddling. Will cover the basics strokes for tandem paddlers, reading water, equipment, along with safety instruction to assure that a fun and safe time. If you have some experience, this will be a good chance to sharpen and refine your skills; we will work with you at your skill level. We will start on Harrisonville Lake and then move around the corner to the Wading River in the NJ Pine Barrens. You will gain a new comfort level on the water being able to make your boat go where you want it to go. Joint trip with Churchville Nature Center. All equipment provided. Registration through Nature Center,215-357-4005, www.churchvillenaturecenter.org. Space limited, pre-registration required. AMC & CNC Members $35, Non-Members $48. For more information, contact John Chalikian, chalikian@bigfoot.com, 215-635-3516 or Walt Underhill, underwalt@aol.com, 610-827-7776. Take this and June 2 class for $60/$85.

NEW TRIP: Tues., May 15, Schuylkill River and canal near Phoenixville at 6 PM. Class I. This flat water paddling trip that begins in Phoenixville paddling down river with a quick portage (100 yards) to a canal, where we will paddle back upriver via the canal to the put in. No shuttle needed! Four miles, about two hours. Optional dinner near portage area at Fitzwater Station on Canal Street in Port Providence near Phoenixville which overlooks the canal and river. Rain cancels. Eric Pavlak and Christine Sherlock. Registation directions and info, Christine Sherlock, 908-507-637, cmv4977@hotmail.com.

Sat.-Sun., June 23-24. Lehigh River Release. Class 2-3. John Milne, 610-495-7845 or brnhrodcm@peoplepc.com

Sat., June 30. Maurice River. Class 1. We will do a section of this South Jersey river that is new to many of us. Esther & Walt Underhill, 610-827-7776, underwalt@aol.com.

Sat.-Sun., July 7-8. Lehigh River Release. Class 2-3. John Milne, 610-495-7845 or brnhrodcm@peoplepc.com

Wed., July 11. RIVER CHANGED to Delaware River, Kingswood Access to Bulls Island. Class 1. Esther & Walt Underhill, 610-827-7776, underwalt@aol.com.

Sat.-Sun., July 14-15. Solo Canoe Training. This is your chance to learn to paddle a canoe solo. Saturday we cover basic strokes and maneuvers. Sunday we review, practice and experience how all this happens on a river trip. Some experience is good, but not required. The tandem course is particularly helpful. Equipment is available. Walt Underhill, 610-8377767, underwalt@aol.com.  Sunday’s trip is open to non-students but the pace is geared to teaching and practicing. Sat: 554 cfs 1.48'at Pottstown.