The first ever Patuxent River Sojourn will take place June 3-10, 2001. This grand educational event promises to showcase the natural and human significance of this priceless Chesapeake tributary. Because of the Sojourn, people throughout the region will become more river aware and will contemplate their role in environmental stewardship. This event is modeled after the highly successful Susquehanna Sojourn now in its 11th year. A Sojourn is a weeklong canoeing expedition that features educational programming, riverside camping, restoration projects, festive meals, meetings with elected officials, and much more.
Participants enjoy a unique on the water experience that builds a strong environmental ethic.
Sojourns attract significant media interest, imagine the sight of 100 or more canoeists and kayakers gracefully moving downriver together. Through the media the Sojourn Message of watershed care and awareness is broadcasted to a much larger audience. The Tentative plans for this inaugural Sojourn include overnight stays at the Patuxent 4-H Center, Patuxent River Park, Kings Landing, Chalk Point, and Christ Child Camp. The final day of the trip will coincide with the Bernie Fowler wade-in event at Broomes Island. The Sojourn ends a few hours later at Jefferson Patterson Park.