

Thu, Jun 11
|Onondaga Cave State Park
Family Ecology Canoe Day-Trip (Courtois, Huzzah, & Meramec)
Snorkel, paddle, and swim as you explore the waters of the Courtois, Huzzah, and Meramec Rivers! FREE slots for Gasconade County R-2 families (OES, GES, OMS)
Registration closes May 30, 2026, 12:00 AM
Time & Location
Jun 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Onondaga Cave State Park, 7556 Missouri H, Leasburg, MO 65535, USA
About the event

Event Description
Join Earth’s Classroom instructors for an educational adventure like no other, exhilarating for all ages. Snorkel, paddle, and swim as you explore the crystal clear waters of the Courtois, Huzzah, and Meramec Rivers. Discover the incredible plants and wildlife that thrive beneath the surface and along the riverbanks, and learn what makes these Ozark waterways so unique.
This day-long trip is packed with hands-on exploration and summertime fun. Ages six and under are free. You won’t want to miss this unforgettable river experience!
Trips include 1.5-hour-long canoe paddling & safety course by MO State Whitewater Champions and an ACA Level 4 Canoe Instructor. Snorkel masks, canoes, paddles, PFDs (lifejackets), nets, seines, aquariums, and an ecological education unlike any other!!
We will meet at Onondaga Cave State Park the morning of.
Things to Know & Required:
Two competent paddlers needed per canoe (EC can help you find a partner if needed)
Logistics packet will be emailed to you after payment is received
Event Details
Ages: All ages (adult must accompany child)
Cost: (ages 6 & under FREE)
Members - $32
Nonmembers - $35
FREE slots for Gasconade County R-2 families (OES, GES, OMS)
Payment Options
Venmo: Pay within 24 hours at https://venmo.com/u/earths-classroom
Check or Cash: Must be received within 14 days of registration.
Check made payable to
Earth's Classroom
3649 Pumpstation Road
Rosebud, Missouri 63091
Registration closes May 30, 2026, 12:00 AM
