PLEASE NOTE: We have two launch locations, the Boathouse at 165 2nd St. / off Bond St. and the Bunker at the end of 19th St. off of 3rd Ave. The starting place for each activity is listed with the event listing. In general, guided tours leave from 19th St. Walk-Up paddling may be at either location, depending on the current status of the work in the canal. It takes about 35 minutes to walk between the locations and about 10 minutes to drive. PLEASE CHECK the location to ensure you are not late to a timed tour. Trips can not be joined once the group leaves the dock.
[ Rain 30 min. Prior to start time may cancel event and dates +30 days in the future are subject to change ]
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25th Anniversary & End-of-Season Celebration
December 7, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us as we mark a quarter-century of dedication to the Gowanus Canal with an unforgettable 25th Anniversary Party! This special event will be a lively celebration of our shared history and a look ahead to the next 25 years of advocacy, community, and care.
Bring the whole family—there will be fun games and activities for all ages! The festivities will feature live music and light fare (kindly donated by local favorite Runner and Stone). A highlight of the day will be our fundraising Make-a-Paper-Boat Race, where you can put your creativity to the test while supporting the Gowanus Dredgers’ mission of water access, education and advocacy.
The event takes place on Saturday December 7th at our 2nd Street boathouse. All are welcome!
Let’s come together to celebrate how far we’ve come and envision an even brighter future for the Gowanus Canal. We can’t wait to see you there! [RSVP here! Not required, but helps us plan for head count.]
