“A Wealth of Waterways, Canoeing & Kayaking in Florida” is the second in a series of free Calusa Blueway-related programs and is set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, at the North Fort Myers Recreation Center, 2000 N. Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers.

Johnny Molloy, veteran author of more than 85 outdoor guidebooks, will share a slide show and presentation focused on paddling the Sunshine State. He will be sharing his favorite destinations included in the just released third edition of his book “Canoeing & Kayaking Florida,” along with essential paddling tips. Malloy has paddled waterways from the Yukon Province to Minnesota’s Boundary Waters to Maine’s Allagash Waterway to rivers throughout the South. He is looking forward to sharing with you his love of Florida paddling.

“Johnny literally wrote the book on paddling in Florida,” said Calusa Blueway Coordinator Mike Hammond. “One of the reasons his books are so popular is because he has spent so much time experiencing the outdoors firsthand. We’re looking forward to him sharing those experiences and adventures with us.”

Books will be available to be autographed by the author.

Calusa Blueway Speaker Series schedule:

• Jan. 23 – Johnny Molloy – “A Wealth of Waterways, Canoeing & Kayaking in Florida”

• Feb. 13 – Annisa Karim- “Knowing the Calusa – Turning Anthropology on its Ear”

• March 12 – John Connelly- “Dying out Here Is Not an Option: 1500 – 1500 Mile, 75 Day, Solo Canoe and Kayak Odyssey”

• March 26 – Bill and Mary Burnham- “Burnham Guides Paddling Adventures in Florida, Costa Rica, and ESVA”

Note: All programs begin at 6:30 p.m. at North Fort Myers Recreation Center.

For more information and directions to the program, contact North Fort Myers Recreation Center at 239-533-7200. Trail information is at calusablueway.com or leeparks.org/blueway. Find Calusa Blueway on Facebook. Visit the iTunes store or Google Play to download the free smart-phone app. Visitors can find information at fortmyers-sanibel.com.

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Source: Lee County Government