Discover invasive species where they live—on the water and along the shoreline. Through hands-on learning and a guided kayak trip, participants will build identification and observation skills while exploring, engaging, and using field-based stewardship approaches that they can adapt for their own communities to help protect Michigan's waterways and natural communities. The experience begins with a short interactive discussion in the Flint River Watershed Coalition building, where restrooms will be available. Then transportation is provided to the launch location at Thread Lake Park, where participants will take a short walk along the unpaved and uneven shoreline before beginning the 90-minute kayak experience. This kayak experience takes place on a lake and is appropriate for beginners. Kayaks and life vests will be provided. Please reach out to conference@maeoe.com with any questions or accessibility requests. Locations: Flint River Watershed Coalition building, 630 W. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503 and Thread Lake Park kayak launch at the southernmost end of Winans Avenue, Flint, MI 48503 Time: Friday, October 2 from 8:30a.m. to 11:30a.m. Arrival and Transportation Details: Meet at Field Experience Location 2 at the UM-Flint Riverfront Conference Center (1 Riverfront Plaza, Flint, MI 48502) by 8:30a.m. The car caravan will leave at 8:35a.m. heading to the Flint River Watershed Coalition building, and return to the Conference Center by 11:30a.m.