Calendar of Events
Flint Riverkeeper is active throughout the watershed. Join us at the following events:Saturday, February 18, 2023: Adopt-A-Stream Training
Learn to monitor water quality in your local waters! Email RJ for details (robert@flintriverkeeper.org).
Location: Flint Riverkeeper Office
102 Pine Avenue
Albany, GA 31701
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Thursday, February 23, 2023: Shoalie School
The annual gathering of shoal bass anglers from across the southeast
returns to The Rookery for an evening of fellowship, live music, food,
and drink. Talks will be given by Flint Riverkeeper®, Altamaha
Riverkeeper®, Auburn University researchers, and more! information.
Location: The Rookery
543 Cherry Street
Macon, GA 31201
6-9pm
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Friday, March 3, 2023: Shoalie IPA Celebration at Pretoria Fields-Albany, GA
Our annual event surrounding the donation of a percentage of annual
profits from Shoalie IPA, this event is always a great time.
More details coming soon.
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Shoal Lilly Paddle Trips – May 13th & 14th
Description: Bring mom (or whomever!) to paddle amongst the shoal spider lillies on the Flint River! Saturday’s trip is for all skill levels and the group will cover 4 miles in about 5 hours. Sunday’s trip is for intermediate+ paddlers, will be in class II and III whitewater, and will cover 6 miles in 7-8 hours. Kayaks and gear are available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis, for an additional fee. Both trips meet at Pobiddy Rd. Bridge at 8am.
Guests should bring:
- Protective clothing and sunscreen
- Secure fitting shoes (no flip flops!)
- Sunglasses
- Bug Spray
- Food and Water
- PFD, Paddle, Kayak if not renting from FRK.
Cost: $45 for trip. $15 for boat/gear (OPTIONAL).
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Knobby Knees Music Festival – Saturday, June 10, 2023
Location: 117 Pine Ave, Albany, GA
Date: June 10, 2023
Time: 5pm – Midnight
Description: Gates open at 4:30pm for Flint Riverkeeper’s annual Knobby Knees Music Festival! Guaranteed to be a great time, join us as six bands take the stage to celebrate, and raise awareness, Georgia’s Flint River. Full lineup will be announced soon!
Band Lineup
Cost
General admission: outdoors, bring your own chair – $20
VIP: Indoor/Outdoor seating with private bar, restrooms and catered dinner – $150
No outside coolers/drinks
No dogs
Rain or shine!
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