Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation now offers kayak rentals for visitors

PORTSMOUTH

The Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation has added four kayaks to its summer offerings for visitors to the 142-acre nature preserve.

The kayaks were purchased with a $10,000 grant from the Beazley Foundation, said Randi Strutton, the Hoffler Creek foundation's executive director.

"We expect this program to attract a new demographic to the preserve - people looking for a little more action and adventure than they might get from walking the trails," she said.

The kayaks can be rented between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays through September.

They cost $10 per hour for nonmembers and $5 per hour for members of the Hoffler Creek foundation.

Visitors who want to launch their own kayaks or canoes from the Hoffler Creek dock can do so for a $5 fee.

The preserve is located at 4510 Twin Pines Road in Churchland. For more information, call (757) 686-8684.