New Team Member!

5RDS would like to welcome local Teacher Sarah Hoeb to our team! Sarah, we hope you enjoy as much as we do guiding, educating and experiencing the Delta! Sarah's first day was Saturday and what a Saturday it was - Animals, Charters, Canoe and Kayak rentals and Boat Tours... Nothing like a trial by fire!

Poker Paddle A Success!!

On Sunday March 7th Wild Native held a unique kayaking event. An "on the water" scavenger hunt named - The Poker Paddle. Contestants were given maps of the route and were required to navigate to specific areas along the Delta. Once there, they would search the river banks for hidden boxes that contained their next set of directions and playing cards.

Hunt participants relaxed and socialized at the conclusion of the Paddle, while enjoying homemade pulled pork sandwiches courtesy of Wild Native and Captain Michael Dorie. Envelopes were then opened and players' hands revealed: Two pair, aces and fours was the winning hand held by Paul Babb. Even those who didn't win prizes went away happy with having spent a beautiful day on the water and making some new acquaintances along the way.

Wild Native offers many of these types of events throughout the year:

• Our next paddling event is scheduled for Saturday March 20th.
• We also have a Full Moon Paddle on Tuesday March 30 at 6pm - Have you ever paddled by moonlight?
• Or join WildNative April 10th./11th for an overnight canoe trip and camp-out.

For more info or to reserve a spot on any of these events please call 1-800-508-ADVENTURE.

In addition to fun paddles Wild Native also offers specialty guided paddles focusing on nature and wildlife viewing, nature photography, native american indian mound exploration, birding, camping, even kayak lessons for those unfamiliar with the sport. In fact, Kayaking 101 is being offered this Sunday at 10am!

Wild Native, Inc is the parent company of 5 Rivers Delta Safaris. A tour boat company operating out of the 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center. 5RDS specializes in a variety of pontoon boat eco-tours in the Delta. They also offer safari and pirate themed youth birthday parties. Visit them online at www.5RDS.com to see all they have to offer.

5RDS.com Safari Second - April 2009

Safari Second

By Kristian Aboud... Imagineer

This month, I've taken the place of an Osprey hatchling and my first thought is - do I have to forsake the Sunday morning brunch for a combination of raw fish and other goodies? At least I always have a wine tasting sunset cruise that Michael will gladly take me out on! :-) If
you haven't been, you must - The sunsets are absolutely amazing.

In last Month's competition, admittedly the question did require you to physically visit 5 Rivers and check the Delta Hall plaque closely, we were unfortunately not able to give any prizes away. For the correct answers, please see our Mobile Quiz space to the right. We look forward to an opportunity to give away this month's prize.

Michael has previously mentioned our Eco-Warrior program that we are "slowly" putting into place. If you are involved with an organisation in the Delta, who is need of Volunteers, then we would like to hear from you. Especially if the volunteering is unique and Delta focused. We aim to our program provide unique insights to the Delta for Eco-Warriors of all ages and welcome any ideas, requests for participation and/or support.

I encourage anyone who has an idea, an improvement, a tour suggestion or just loves Mobile like we do, to contact Michael or myself. My direct email is kristian@wildnative.com

We are expecting our new website to go live very soon, keep an eye on this space. www.5RDS.com will become THE Adventure Portal for Mobile. Join us in promoting Mobile, Alabama, as a city full of unique Adventure for the whole family!

5RDS April Competition

A local 'Gator on a recent excursion

Mobile, AL Quiz!

Unfortunately we had no correct answers for the quiz last month - What is the real name of the Delta Hall at 5 Rivers. The correct answer was indeed the "James Hillman Griggs Delta Hall", so named for our long serving and recently retired Director of State Lands.

The 2nd part of the Quiz required the "code word" we had attached to the bottom of the plaque commemorating this hall. The correct answer was "Port City Safaris", but you would have had to look closely!

This month, the quiz has our mothers in mind:
For a set of 2 Free Tickets on our National Geographic recognised Eco Tour - What process has been established by Osprey when feeding their young, to ensure survival of their
species?

To enter for a chance to win a free "1/2 Day Kayak Safari for Two" ALSO tell us whether Kristian, our Imagineer, had he been an Osprey hatchling, would have most likely survived?

Send in your entry to go in the draw for one of these two great prizes.

CLICK HERE to Enter!