Saturday, May 9, 2026
10 am - 3:30 pm
Free of charge

POBS is excited to partner with Remake Learning Days to provide this day of canoeing with your loved ones at the Discovery Center in Fairmount Park! Four canoe sessions will be offered over the course of the day on a first come, first serve basis. POBS will provide instruction and all necessary equipment. This event is suitable for any skill level, including beginners or first-timers, ages 10 and up.

Participants will learning the basics of canoe safety and paddle skills and have a chance to try them out on the gentle, flat water of beautiful Strawberry Mansion Reservoir. Bird and other wildlife sightings are likely.

Before or after, participants are welcome to explore the nature trail and Visitor Center, or check out other public events happening at the Discovery Center.

Participants must fill out risk and liability waiver prior to participation. Children and youth must be accompanied by an adult age 18 or older. No need to register in advance, just show up!