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Butternut Creek Float Sept 11, 2022
FREE - But You Need to Register!
Have you ever Wanted to Canoe the Butternut Creek
Come join the Butternut Valley Alliance and the Otsego County Conservation Association on this fun float down the Butternut Creek.
Bring your Canoe, Kayak or your SUP to float down the Creek.
This is a safe, family friendly event. Perfect for introducing kids to canoeing and the river.
We will have a limited number of Canoes and PFDs available for those who don't have their own, Please register for the Float and make sure to let us know if your group needs a Canoe.
Registration Required
Registration button is at the top right of this page
Questions about the the float:
Please contact BVA Executive Director
Michele Farwell
BVA.exec@gmail.com or 607 643-2992
or,
OCCA Program Director,
Jeff O’Handley
programdirector@occainfo.org or
607-282-4087
Did you know?
- The Butternut Creek drains the largest watershed in Otsego County. 130 Square Miles!
- Is home to Hellbender Salamanders
- American Eel re-introductions sites in the Upper Susquehanna Watershed
- The Butternut Creek is roughly 30 miles long (don't worry we are only paddling a ~4 mile section)
Fun Float Images - 2018
Things to Expect and Bring:
Life jacket / pfd for each person in a boat is required, Children are required to wear a the PFD at all times while canoeing.
This is a float on mostly slow moving water - good for kids and adults.
Bring your kayak, canoe or SUP (If bringing a stand-up paddle board you should have experience on Class 2 moving water)
Wear Shoes - we will have opportunities to get out of our boats to learn about some of the things we are seeing. There will be one or two sites where portage for a short distance is required due to water level.
Bring water and snacks or a picnic lunch. There will be a chance to gather at Pavilion 2 in Copes Corners Park
Expect the float to take about 3+ hours
Come to the put-in in time to your drop canoe, drive to the end point and take a shuttle back to the start.