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Attention Sojourners!
The 2009 Delaware River Sojourn, No One Left Inside,
will be held
June 21 - 27.
If you would like to receive periodic notifications of updated information via email,
please
send your request to Kate O'Hara at katharine.o'hara@drbc.state.nj.us
and write "Sojourn Email List" in the subject line.
2009 marks the 15th year of the Delaware River Sojourn, a week-long paddling excursion on the wild and scenic Delaware River. This year, the Sojourn theme is No One Left Inside, which stems from the popular book Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv.
Too many people, adults as well as children, have what Louv calls "nature-deficit disorder" from not spending time in the great outdoors. Further, this disconnect between people and the outdoors limits their contact with nature, thereby reducing their interest in the environment. The Delaware River Sojourn wants to be a part of changing that, of getting individuals outside and appreciating all that Mother Nature has to offer.
Studies and research have shown that being active outside can help combat certain health problems, as well as teach important lessons of conservation and valuation of our vast natural resources. And, more importantly, you do not need to travel far to be with nature; the Delaware River is close by, a gas tank away from about 23% of the nation's population!
So, come, get outdoors and "staycation" with us on the beautiful and mighty Delaware River. You'll have a great time, get exercise, be among friends, and learn all about the fun that can be had when there's No One Left Inside! Let's get out and play....together!
Please revisit this web site periodically for additional information.
The 2009 Delaware River Sojourn Steering Committee is Co-Chaired by
Dick Rhodes
of the National Canoe Safety Patrol and
Kate O'Hara of the
Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC), which also hosts the Sojourn web site.
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Web Site Last Updated June 30, 2009