Green philanthropist attempts to foster love of nature and exercise in one program

  • David Quick
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  • Saturday, October 27th, 2012
    Moultrie Middle School sixth-graders Josiah Hetmeyer (front) and Elijah Hickey pass under the Shem Creek Bridge on their way out to Crab Bank.

    Moultrie Middle School sixth-graders Josiah Hetmeyer (front) and Elijah Hickey pass under the Shem Creek Bridge on their way out to Crab Bank.

    Paddlers make their way along Shem Creek.

    Paddlers make their way along Shem Creek.

    Eric Mills of Coastal Expeditions helps sixth-graders get familiar with kayaks prior to the trip.

    Eric Mills of Coastal Expeditions helps sixth-graders get familiar with kayaks prior to the trip.

    A Coastal Expeditions instructor climbs out of Shem Creek after showing sixth-graders what happens if they don’t board kayaks properly.

    A Coastal Expeditions instructor climbs out of Shem Creek after showing sixth-graders what happens if they don’t board kayaks properly. Buy this photo

    Moultrie Middle School students get ready for a paddling trip from the Coastal Expeditions dock.

    Moultrie Middle School students get ready for a paddling trip from the Coastal Expeditions dock.