White Water River Rafting (Class I-III) followed by lunch at Kelley Farm Kitchen

Please join us for a 5-7 mile rafting trip, conducted by River Riders, on the Potomac River (and the Shenandoah, if the water levels are high enough)!

Payment must be made to the outfitter directly: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/riverriders/items/42977/availability/1752357169/book/?full-items=yes . Please note that RSVPing here does not guarantee a spot on a raft. You must contact the outfitter directly using the link provided above (please type "VSDC" in the Comments section of the payment page so we know who has a reserved slot). Space is very limited, so please make your reservation as soon as possible.

This lovely and lively stretch of water is home to a great variety of bird species (including huge bald eagles) and runs through Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. The rivers' rich history can be viewed alongside their many unique features, all creating what the wildlife calls home.

Joining us will be Sarah Kellett, vice president of a local whitewater club. Sarah, a vegan for 25 years, will share information about how our choices impact our rivers, in hopes of working together to protect this spectacular wild habitat and the animals who rely on it.

What to Bring:

• Synthetic pants, or leggings. No cotton clothing!
• Quick dry shirt and fleece long sleeved top (that you don’t mind getting wet)
• Waterproof jacket or shell for an extra layer
• Sneakers or sport sandals that will stay on your feet. No flip flops!
• Optional fleece socks to wear with your sneakers or sports sandals. No cotton!
• Hat with brim or visor
• Wearing contacts is preferable to glasses
• Optional sunglasses. Be sure to have a strap to keep them on your head
• Dry change of clothes (leave in your car)
• Towel (leave in your car)
• Suntan lotion and insect repellant (all natural please)
• Water bottle – at least 32 ounces
• Snacks, especially fruit which is hydrating
• Do not wear loose jewelry (the less worn the better)

There is very limited space in the dry bags, so please leave all non-essential items in your car.

For more questions, please visit River Riders information page.

Optional post-rafting lunch: Kelley Farm Kitchen at approximately 2 pm. We will each order from their normal menu and each attendee will pay the restaurant directly, based on what is ordered.

VSDC: More Than A Meetup
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With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle.

The membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! Become a member of VSDC.

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