Kearney Whitewater Association

2022 Give Where You Live
2022-12-01 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | The Crafty Dog Sports Bar, 1325 2nd Ave, Kearney, NE, 68847, United States
KWA has gotten great community support since the first Give Where You Live in 2013. We would like to ask for your ongoing support as we look to continue to improve the Kearney Water Trail.
Project Background
Over the past ten years the Kearney Whitewater Association has worked toward developing a water trail with whitewater features in Kearney. Previous Give Where You Live events have helped fund two public landings which completed Phase I of the Kearney Water Trail. Give Where You Live donations also allowed Kearney Whitewater Association to contribute to the transformation near the 2nd Avenue area when two whitewater features were constructed last spring.
Immediate Project Goals
KWA is continually looking to the future to make improvements and enhancements to the water trail. Some of these developments include extending the water trail, adding more public access, improving boater safety, implementing conservation practices, and performing more cleanups in and around the stream.
Consider donating to the cause if you would like to see further development of this type of recreation in Kearney. With a donation, YOU can continue to change the future for Kearney. 100% of the donations will go directly to these types of projects.
The Kearney Whitewater Association is a grassroots organization comprised of volunteer members from throughout the local region. We are working hard to improve natural resources and encourage outdoor activity for families and community members to enjoy long into the future!
Consider donating to the cause if you would like to see further development of this type of recreation in Kearney. With a donation, YOU can continue to change the future for Kearney. 100% of the donations will go directly to these types of projects.
Donation link – https://www.givewhereyoulive.net/KearneyWhitewater

2023 Spring Cleanup
2023-04-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Kearney Whitewater Park, 300 N 2nd Avenue, Kearney, NE, 68845

April 2023 KWA Board Meeting
2023-04-10 19:00 - 21:00 | NE

Platte River Float
2023-05-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Platte River

May 2023 KWA Board Meeting
2023-05-08 19:00 - 21:00 | NE

Fort Kearny Outdoor Expo
2023-05-11 - 2023-05-13 | Fort Kearny State Recreational Area
Follow this link to volunteer – Volunteer Sign-Up

First Float to the Fire 2023
2023-05-25 18:30 - 21:30 | Kearney Water Trail
On Thursday, May 25, you are invited to a Thursday night float from the Yanney Park landing to Kearney Paddle Sports where we will enjoy a fire and some social time as a group, be sure to bring a beverage and a chair. Leave a vehicle at Kearney Paddle Sports beforehand and plan on launching around 6:30 pm. If you’re early that’s fine, if you arrive later that’s also fine, we will see you at the fire. We encourage everyone to arrange transport but there will be plenty of people with whom to catch a ride, so no worries.
Kearney Paddle Sports is located at 535 Avenue M, Kearney NE. Jason Thee will have 2023 season passes available for purchase and he has told the KWA board that there will be deals for KWA members.
When you arrive at this location just follow the sign on Ave. M East through the RV park, the road will dead-end at the KPS parking lot. We’re looking forward to seeing all the new apparel that was purchased earlier this spring. Bring a friend! See you there!

Yanney Park Heritage Days
2023-06-03 | Yanney Marina

June 2023 KWA Board Meeting
2023-06-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Ashley Furniture
Meeting was canceled.

Calamus and Cedar River Trip 23
2023-07-14 - 2023-07-16 | Calamus River

Flamingo Float to the Fire - 2023
2023-07-21 18:30 - 23:30 | Kearney Water Trail
KWA members Kevin & Kelly Swanson, Mark Streit and Dave & Alisa Margritz are hosting a Flamingo Float to the Fire – Friday, July 21, 2023. Launch from Yanney around 6:30 PM with burgers and fire at the Kearney Paddle Sports Landing. Along the way, rescue a wayward flamingo and turn it in for a reward. Join in the fun, wear some flamingo attire and we’ll add a cool sticker to your kayak.
BYOB (drinks) and BYOC (chairs)
Hope to see you there!

July 2023 KWA Board Meeting
2023-07-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Ashley Furniture

Cardboard Boat Regatta
2023-08-05 13:00 - 17:00 | Kearney Whitewater Park, 300 N 2nd Avenue, Kearney, NE, 68845

Republican River Float
2023-08-06 12:00 - 17:00 | Republican River

August 2023 KWA Board Meeting
2023-08-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Ashley Furniture

Float to the Fire
2023-09-01 18:30 - 22:30 | Kearney Water Trail

Niobrara River Float
2023-09-09 10:00 - 17:00 | Niobrara National Scenic River

Jimmy Buffett Margarita Float
2023-09-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Kearney Water Trail

September 2023 KWA Board Meeting
2023-09-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Ashley Furniture
Postponed until October

An evening with the Talbott Brothers
2023-09-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Kearney Paddle Sports
Join us for the 2nd annual End of Summer Concert presented by Kearney Paddle Sports! Come enjoy a relaxing evening with the Talbott Brothers. This concert will be limited tickets first come, first serve. Profits will be used by Kearney Paddle Sports for continued and further reaching clean-up efforts on the water trail. Bring a lawn chair and a cooler with your favorite beverages and snacks. Don’t miss this opportunity to sit and relax with old and new friends. See you there! Click below to reserve your tickets. $25 per ticket In case of bad weather all tickets will be refunded in full. https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php

October 2023 KWA Board Meeting
2023-10-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Ashley Furniture

November 2023 KWA Board Meeting
2023-11-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Ashley Furniture

2023 Give Where You Live
2023-12-07 17:00 - 20:00 | The Crafty Dog Sports Bar, 1325 2nd Ave, Kearney, NE, 68847, United States
Join us for a social gathering at the Crafty Dog Sports Bar from 5-8 PM on December 7, 2023!

December 2023 KWA Board Meeting
2023-12-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Ashley Furniture

2024 Kearney Whitewater Association Annual Meeting
2024-02-29 19:00 - 21:00 | The Crafty Dog Sports Bar, 1325 2nd Ave, Kearney, NE, 68847, United States
The 2024 Kearney Whitewater Association Annual Meeting will be held February 29, 2024 at The Crafty Dog Sports Bar beginning at 7 PM. The meeting is open to the public.

2024 Spring Cleanup
2024-04-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Yanney Landing, 1743 W 11th St, Kearney, NE, 68845, United States

Fort Kearny Outdoor Expo
2024-05-09 09:00 - 2024-05-11 15:00 | Fort Kearny State Recreational Area
Follow this link to volunteer – https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4DAEAE2EA3FB6-47230921-2024?useFullSite=true#/

July 2024 KWA Board Meeting
2024-07-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Ashley Furniture

North Fork Whitewater
2024-07-20 10:00 - 20:00 | North Fork Whitewater, Norfolk, NE, United States
Join the Members of Sioux Empire Paddlers as they are planning an excursion there on July 20 so any KWA members are welcome to meet up with them on Saturday morning. You can bring kayaks, canoes, tubes, boogie boards, or paddle boards to this venue. Rentals are also available. Contact Dennis James DeJong or Toni Moriston for more information.

2024 Flamingo Float to the Fire 🦩
2024-07-26 18:30 - 23:00 | Kearney Water Trail
Summertime flies when you’re having fun. The second annual Flamingo Float to the Fire is fast approaching – Friday, July 26. We will launch from Yanney Park at 6:30 PM and gather the flock and float all the way to Kearney Paddle Sports Landing. Bring your chairs and drinks and we will provide some eats. Flamingo attire and decor are encouraged along with friends. We hope you can join our flock.#FlamingoFloattotheFire
