On April 4th, 2021, we made a kayaking journal on Delaware and Lehigh Canal Trail. The trip was brought together by LU Outing Club, PSP, and GSOC. We had eleven people in the group and used five kayaks. The goal was to pick up trash from the waterway so that those plastics will not be eaten by fish and other wild animals.

The first step was to inflate the kayaks. Even though new to kayaks, everyone quickly figured out efficient ways of inflating them. Team members helped each other out.

Carrying the boats to the launch point along the canal:

Trash picking started! It took each team a while to figure out the maneuvering of the boats. Some teams made many circles on the canal. Teams picked up shoes, beer cans, plastic bottles from the waterway. So much of them should not be in the canal at all!

A group picture on the canal:

The trip was wrapped up earlier than expected due to the trail as a popular destination in the trout season. This cleanup act is a small step of our organization towards the “Leave No Trace” (LNT) principle. The trail should only be cleaner after your visits. While we are outdoor lovers and enjoy being on outing trips, we are also committed to keeping nature clean and smiling 🙂

Video: Mahsa

Photo, writing: Shasha

Trip leader: Shasha & Natasha