ADVENTURE CAROLINA: Tube Launch, noon, today; Fall Leaves Paddle, 2 p.m. today; and Haunted Halloween Paddle, 5:45 p.m. Monday, 1107 State St., Cayce. Reservations and fitting for any rental equipment must be made at least 48 hours in advance. (803) 796-4505, adventurecarolina.com

CAROLINA RIVER CONNECTION: Basic canoe, sea/rec and whitewater kayak instruction and rentals. Five different guided trips for all levels of paddlers including half day, full day and overnight trips. Meals are provided, and ages eight and under paddle for free. Paddle the Saluda, Congaree, Edisto and Enoree Rivers. (803) 917-3920; www.carolinariverconnection.com

COLUMBIA DUCKS UNLIMITED: Annual dinner and conservation banquet, doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Medallion Center, 7309 Garners Ferry Road. Tickets: $45/person or $75/couple. (803) 240-5665

CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK: Canoe tour reservations for the fourth quarter through Dec. 31 are open; by phone only. Call (803) 776-4396, ext. 0, to speak with a ranger. Voice mail or email reservations will not be accepted. The park is at 100 National Park Road, Hopkins. nps.gov/cong

MIDLANDS CUSTOM ROD BUILDING CLUB: Adults and children interested in learning how to build fishing rods are welcome. Meet 10 a.m. Saturday & Dec. 1 at the Windemere Club, Blythewood. (803) 735-8994

PINCKNEY ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE: Photography class, 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday at the Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex, 694 Beech Hill Lane, Hardeeville. Open to amateur photographers 12 and older. Free, reservations required. Bring your own camera. (843) 784-2468

SESQUICENTENNIAL STATE PARK: Fall nature walk, 10 a.m. Nov. 10. Meet at the park office, Two Notch Road. The program is for ages five and older. Fee: $5 for adults, $3 for ages 15 and under and seniors, free for Park Passport Plus holders. (803) 788-2706; www.SouthCarolinaParks.com

SOUTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE FEDERATION: Bird biology, identification and habitat conservation class, Nov. 10 and 11 at the Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge, McBee. (803) 256-0670; www.scwf.org

Submissions should be sent by 5 p.m. Thursday to statesports@ thestate.com.