JUPITER SUP FIELD GUIDE
Morning Stewardship on the Loxahatchee: Paddle, Pedal and Pull Plastics from River and Park
A compact Wednesday-morning program in Jupiter where participants paddle or bike through the Loxahatchee River corridor and Riverbend Park while collecting litter; this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Morning Stewardship on the Loxahatchee: Paddle, Pedal and Pull Plastics from River and Park.
Pick & Paddle Wednesday Mornings brings volunteers onto the Wild & Scenic Loxahatchee River and into Riverbend Park to remove plastics and debris that threaten wildlife. Participants choose to paddle or bike as they work, combining a short outdoor outing with direct stewardship of one of Jupiter’s most scenic corridors.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands-on river and park cleanup
This program pairs recreation with conservation: participants gather trash that threatens wildlife, using grabbers while on the water in kayaks or canoes or along launch areas and trails.
Paddle & Pick or Bike & Pick
Choose to Paddle & Pick—take a kayak or canoe and trash grabbers onto the river—or Bike & Pick—collect litter around JOC’s launch areas and on the scenic trails through Riverbend Park.
Wild & Scenic river corridor and wooded trails
The outing unfolds along the Loxahatchee River and through Riverbend Park’s trails and launch zones, offering river views and coastal-plain habitat while you work.
What the day feels like
What the morning feels like
A concise, communal morning: arrive, select paddle or bike, collect trash grabbers and head out along launch areas, the river, or scenic trails. The rhythm alternates short stretches of steady, low-effort travel with pauses to pick litter—an active, purposeful loop through natural habitat.
THE MISSION
Hands-on river and park cleanup
This program pairs recreation with conservation: participants gather trash that threatens wildlife, using grabbers while on the water in kayaks or canoes or along launch areas and trails.
THE OPTIONS
Paddle & Pick or Bike & Pick
Choose to Paddle & Pick—take a kayak or canoe and trash grabbers onto the river—or Bike & Pick—collect litter around JOC’s launch areas and on the scenic trails through Riverbend Park.
THE SETTING
Wild & Scenic river corridor and wooded trails
The outing unfolds along the Loxahatchee River and through Riverbend Park’s trails and launch zones, offering river views and coastal-plain habitat while you work.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Sessions run for up to 2 hours in the morning.
If paddling, you’ll use a kayak or canoe and trash grabbers as part of the Paddle & Pick option; trash grabgers and basic outdoor attire are used for Bike & Pick.
Pick & Paddle Wednesdays offers a greatly reduced rate for participants who join the cleanup and recreation program.
All borrowed equipment must be returned by noon; failure to do so incurs a $20 late fee.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is Pick & Paddle?
Sessions run for up to 2 hours.
Can I choose between paddling and biking?
Yes—participants can Paddle & Pick (kayak or canoe plus trash grabbers) or Bike & Pick (collect litter around launch areas and on scenic trails).
Where does the cleanup take place?
The program operates on the Loxahatchee River and in Riverbend Park, including JOC’s launch areas and the park’s scenic trails.
Is there a special rate to participate?
Yes—participants join at a greatly reduced rate when they take part in the Pick & Paddle cleanup program.
Are there rules about returning equipment?
All equipment must be returned by noon. A $20 late charge applies if gear is returned after that time.