# Event Details - **Event Name**: Kayak Paddle & SAV Data Collection [rain date Aug 14 at 3 p.m.] - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 02:30 pm – Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm - **Event Description**: Explore marsh and wetland ecosystems from the water, and help collect SAV [submerged aquatic vegetation] data.About this EventJoin The Nature Conservancy at Mason Neck State Park.NOTE: The rain date for this event will be Friday, August 14 at 3 p.m.Submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) is extremely important to the ecology and health of the Chesapeake Bay, and yet they were all but wiped out over the last 50 years. Recent environmental efforts are improving water quality, and SAV is starting to slowly make a comeback. We need to document its recovery so that we can plan for hands-on restoration efforts.In support of the SAV Watchers Program, TNC is partnering with Virginia Institute of Marine Science and Maryland Department of Natural Resources to ground-truth and collect data on the condition of SAV beds in the Bay.Come join TNC’s Seagrass Monitoring Coordinator, Mary Gartner, to get out on the water to learn about SAV, Bay ecology, and how to identify and collect important data on SAV. Plus, we will get to have some fun paddling, exploring, and watching birds and other wildlife! Feel free to bring your binoculars along.Attendees will need to bring their own canoe, kayak, or SUP and personal floatation device. We may have 1-2 extra kayaks if you need to borrow one, but we can't guarantee their availability.Please contact Mary Gartner, mary.gartner@tnc.org, if you have any questions or are interested in borrowing a kayak.The rain date for this event will be Friday, August 14 at 3 p.m.You will receive additional details by email about a week before the paddle that will include waivers. about SAV before getting in the water.Photo by Kitty H. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lorton/kayak-paddle-and-sav-data-collection-rain-date-aug-14-at-3-pm/100001992158232902 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, sports, health-wellness, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Mason Neck State Park - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Lorton - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Mason Neck State Park - **lat**: 38.6465022 - **long**: -77.1861893 - **full address**: Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Road, Lorton, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Kayak Paddle & SAV Data Collection [rain date Aug 14 at 3 p.m.] - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/1a2e925855f28daa3187f725a5ce78826374d3f420cc80e14e2f365529026e11-rimg-w1200-h900-dc4c5c2e-gmir.jpg?v=1782632890 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Kayak Paddle & SAV Data Collection [rain date Aug 14 at 3 p.m.] being held? - **A:** Kayak Paddle & SAV Data Collection [rain date Aug 14 at 3 p.m.] takes place on Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 02:30 pm to Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Road, Lorton, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Kayak Paddle & SAV Data Collection [rain date Aug 14 at 3 p.m.]? - **A:** Kayak Paddle & SAV Data Collection [rain date Aug 14 at 3 p.m.] is organized by The Nature Conservancy. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Kayak Paddle & SAV Data Collection [rain date Aug 14 at 3 p.m.] is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lorton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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