Earth Kinship
Explore Northeast Florida's unique natural habitats on an eco-tourism adventure.
Earth Kinship
(904) 477-5669
Earth Kinship
For more than 25 years, AyoLane Halusky, the founder and lead guide for Earth Kinship, has conducted tours on the water and through the woods and created programs for schools and universities. His tours and experiences provide earth-friendly eco tours in the more remote areas of St. Johns County. Earth Kinship is dedicated to promoting a kinship between people and natural communities, and on their tours, you can learn about and develop a deeper connection with the Northeast Florida natural landscape.
Types of Tours
Halusky's mission is to connect humans to the natural world, particularly the natural world in St. Johns County. Many of his kayak tours are in marshes and tributaries, away from the Inland Waterway, or near the St. Johns River to the west. The kayak tours enable you to enjoy a waterway experience without an engine, making the dip of your paddle the only sound other than calls and songs of the birds, the burble of the water, and the whisper of the breeze.
Earth Kinship offers an outdoor experience that immerses you in the local natural environment, so you can see wildlife, learn about the plant life, and understand the interdependence between the water, land, and historic culture in the area.
- Kayak trips change with the current and weather. Locations include Deep Creek, Helen Melon Schmidt Park, Bing's Landing, Palmo Boat Ramp, Trout Creek, and other locations, and take place in the afternoon, at sunset, or after dark. Most kayak trips are for all ages and experience levels and last two to three hours.
- Hikes are guided tours through ecological habitats. These hikes can be solely recreational or include discussions about edible plants, native animals, and the local environment. There are hikes for bird lovers, nature walks, and a tracking hike to teach you to "read nature's news."
- Other tours and activities include team-building programs, art and history programs, and overnight trips.
- Ayolane Halusky presents educational programs to garden clubs, HOAs, and organizations.
