It’s that time of year again, Athens. You know, to jump into the river. Altamaha Riverkeeper, a grassroots organization dedicated to protecting, defending and restoring Georgia’s largest river—the Altamaha—and its tributaries, hosts a leisurely paddle down the Middle Oconee River. Suitable for beginners and expert river rats alike, the paddle explores how the group keeps water healthy through aggressively monitoring pollution and other current initiatives for increasing the conservation of local waterways—all while promoting river recreation. After kayaking, wrap up your day in the sun with a Meet the Riverkeeper party back at Big Dog’s featuring food, discussion and tunes by Shonna Tucker and Eye Candy. Sounds like the perfect summer Sunday. The paddle begins at 12 p.m. and the party will begin around 2:30 p.m. A donation of $25 is suggested for the full day's activities, or $10 just to party.