Come whitewater rafting with us this July!
Central Valley residents, if you’re 16-19 years old and curious about whitewater rafting, camping, and planting trees, join us on our two-day rafting & restoration trip along the Wild and Scenic Tuolumne River from July 16-18.
During our one-day paddle, we will stop to plant trees that restore shady habitat and prevent erosion along parts of the river that lost much of their riparian plant life during the 2013 Rim Fire. We’ll camp in Groveland, California on the nights before and after our river trip.
Rafting this stretch of the Wild and Scenic Tuolumne will connect participants with the tranquility of a wild river, the humbling excitement of whitewater, and the joys of ecological restoration, while developing each person’s own power and capacity as recreationists, leaders, and environmental stewards.
Through intentional and innovative programming, TRT engages youth who are changing how we think and talk about outdoor adventures and stewardship. Join us!
Travel and program costs are free, and you don’t need to have rafting experience or equipment to join us.
Space is limited to 9 participants; if you are a Central Valley resident who is interested in joining us this July, please fill out the interest form below. Have questions? Reach out to TRT staff at cvteam@tuolumne.org
Trip Team
Blanca Ruiz is an experienced outdoor enthusiast with a passion for working with children. With seven years of experience in outdoor education, Blanca brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep love for hiking, backpacking, paddling, camping, and all things outdoors. Her dedication extends beyond mere activities, as she excels at creating lasting memories for participants, especially those embarking on their first recreational experiences. With Blanca's guidance, your children will not only explore the wonders of nature but also develop important life skills and a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors.
Holly Heath is an experienced outdoorswoman who has worked with youth in education and the arts. She has rafted and canoed on the upper and lower Tuolumne as well as the American River and lower Stanislaus. With a certification in Wilderness First Aid + CPR and over a years experience with the Tuolumne River Trust, as well as many years personal experience in outdoor recreation, Holly specializes in working in our restoration and volunteer outreach program. Holly brings a passion for botany, geology, ecology, hiking, rafting, mountain biking, backpacking and other outdoor adventures, as well as arts and music. Holly is committed to providing a fun, safe and educational experience for young adventurers.
Experienced professional river guides from Sierra Mac River Trips will lead all rafting portions of this trip.
TRT Staff will act as the lead guides throughout the trip, empowering trip participants as they camp, plant, hike, and get to know this stretch of the Tuolumne River. TRT Staff are experienced outdoorists and educators with Wilderness First Aid & CPR training and equipped with Garmin satellite phones in case of emergency.
Special thanks to National Forests Foundation and River Network for funding this trip.