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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting + Paddle
DESCRIPTION:Socialize with the Dredgers at our BUNKER (2 19th St\, off of 3rd Ave) for a casual volunteer orientation (sign-up here)\, member catch-up and paddle! We’ll gather at 6:30 to start the orientation and aim to be on-water around 7:15. \nMeet at the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club 19th St. Launch\, 2 19 St\, Brooklyn\, (off of 3rd Ave.). If you plan to join the paddle\, wear sunscreen and bring a bottle filled with water. Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. Use a restroom before arrival\, as we have limited facilities on-site. All paddlers must sign a waiver. \nWeather (wind\, waves or evidence of storm) may cancel the paddling portion with one hour advance notice. In case of inclement weather\, meeting will be relocated follow us on Instagram or sign up for our mailing list to stay informed.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/monthly-meeting-paddle/2025-08-21/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,On the Water
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SUMMARY:FREE Walk-Up Paddling - 2nd St.
DESCRIPTION:FREE (donations encouraged) self-guided canoeing of the Gowanus Canal! \nParticipants utilize club canoes for a paddle at their own pace inside the protected Canal. Enjoy discovering the canal’s unique mix of wildlife and urban waterway infrastructure! After being fitted with a life jacket (which must be worn at all times) at the dock\, we give instruction on how to paddle\, safety tips on how to use a canoe and we help with boarding and supervise your departure.  We ask for a donation contribution upon your return as funding to sustain our programs. \nSelf-guided voyages can be limited to 15-20 min. if there’s a crowd but otherwise\, we expect you to return to the dock 15 min. prior to closing. \nWeather (wind\, waves or evidence of storm) may cancel programming with one hour advance notice. Meet at Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY 11231\, wear sunscreen and bring a bottle filled with water. Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. All paddlers must sign a waiver\, minors require guardian signature on site to authorize canoeing.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/free-walk-up-paddling-2025/2025-08-31/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:On the Water
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SUMMARY:FREE Walk-Up Paddling - 19th St.
DESCRIPTION:Walk-up is back at 19th St\, thanks to our amazing Canoe Campers!!\nStop down and launch a canoe for a self-guided paddle from our floating docks at the Gowanus Dredgers Bunker Launch Site!  Limited to the mouth of the Gowanus Canal to 9th Street and Free (donations encouraged). Please note\, this activity is NOT at our 2nd St Boathouse. \nBring a friend and we’ll outfit you with equipment and give quick navigation instructions at the dock. Self-guided voyages can be limited to 15-20 min. if there’s a crowd but otherwise\, we expect you to return to the dock 15 min. prior to closing.  Upon request\, we will provide gloves and bags so you may remove trash found along our estuary.  We launch from the end of 19th St / off 3rd avenue and it is first come\, first served. \nWeather (wind\, waves or evidence of storm) may cancel programming with one hour advance notice. Meet at the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club 19th St. Launch\, 2 19 St\, Brooklyn\, (off of 3rd Ave.)\, wear sunscreen and bring a bottle filled with water. Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. Use a restroom before arrival\, as we have limited facilities on-site. All paddlers must sign a waiver\, minors require guardian signature on site to authorize canoeing.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/free-walk-up-paddling-19th-st/2025-09-06/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.)\, 2 19th St.\, Brooklyn\, NY
CATEGORIES:On the Water
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Gowanus Voyage - September
DESCRIPTION:Join our Crew on a full-moon guided adventure!! Meet at the the Gowanus Dredgers Bunker\, at the end of 19th St / off 3rd Ave\, 11232 – NOT our 2nd St. boathouse. Tickets are required\, get yours here.  \nSunset 7:18 | Moonrise 7:21 | Civil End 7:46 | Nautical End 8:18 \nThe stars should be on display along with harbor lights. We will provide lights for each canoe\, you’re welcome to bring/wear your own head lamp as well. Each canoe will have up to 3 people. Solo paddlers are welcome\, you will be paired with other members of the group based on experience and comfort in a canoe. Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. Use a restroom before arrival\, as we have limited facilities on-site. \nDue to EPA cleaning of the Gowanus Canal\, voyage will head towards the 9th St bridge and return to Gowanus Bay and our new South Gowanus Bunker. \nIf raining or threatening weather (high winds\, lightning) by 6:30pm we may cancel. Attendees will be notified via the email used to purchase tickets. Tour is not cancelled due to clouds but let’s hope for a clear sky for the moon rise! \nTickets are nonrefundable for any event that proceeds as planned. We will offer the option to transfer your ticket to another event if we have to cancel for weather. Transfer must be requested before the tour starts. If you choose not to transfer\, the cost of your ticket becomes a tax-deductible donation to the Gowanus Dredgers.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/full-moon-gowanus-voyage-september-25/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.)\, 2 19th St.\, Brooklyn\, NY
CATEGORIES:Guided Tours,On the Water
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SUMMARY:Public Paddling Days at Bush Terminal Park
DESCRIPTION:Demonstration Public Paddling Days at Bush Terminal Park\nSaturday\, July 19\, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM\nSaturday\, August 16\, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM\nSaturday\, September 13\, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM \nJoin us for three weekends of on-water fun at Bush Terminal Piers Park with free\, walk-up paddling in Sunset Park. \nWe’re planning on having a mixed fleet of sit-on-top kayaks\, canoes\, and stand-up paddle boards — along with a wooden rowing dory\, available for use on a first-come\, first-served basis. Kayak Polo will have some demonstrations available in August and September! Check back for more updates from our partners. \nThe Gowanus Dredgers\, NYC Watertrail Association\, Red Hook Boaters\, The Kayak Foundation\, and New York Kayak Polo are presenting demonstration public paddling days at Bush Terminal Park (in Sunset Park\, Brooklyn) to show the Parks Department and other stakeholders what’s possible this unique location is made into an official NYC kayak and canoe launch site\, and to advocate for a community boathouse on site. Join us!
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/public-paddling-days-at-bush-terminal-park-3/2025-09-13/
LOCATION:Bush Terminal Piers Park\, Marginal St. &\, 43rd St\, Brooklyn\, NY 11232
CATEGORIES:Community,On the Water
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SUMMARY:FREE Walk-Up Paddling - 2nd St.
DESCRIPTION:*** PADDLING UPDATE *** \nThis weekend’s FREE public walk-up paddling is MOVED to Bush Terminal Piers Park in Sunset Park. Show your support for a new water access point in South Brooklyn and enjoy the gorgeous fall weather from a fleet of canoes\, sit-on-top kayaks\, stand-up paddleboards — or even a rowboat! No reservations required\, stop by 11am to 3pm.  \n\nWhere: Bush Terminal\, enter at 50th or 43rd St.\, and find us on the shore near the public bathrooms. MAP\n******************************* \nFREE (donations encouraged) self-guided canoeing of the Gowanus Canal! \nParticipants utilize club canoes for a paddle at their own pace inside the protected Canal. Enjoy discovering the canal’s unique mix of wildlife and urban waterway infrastructure! After being fitted with a life jacket (which must be worn at all times) at the dock\, we give instruction on how to paddle\, safety tips on how to use a canoe and we help with boarding and supervise your departure.  We ask for a donation contribution upon your return as funding to sustain our programs. \nSelf-guided voyages can be limited to 15-20 min. if there’s a crowd but otherwise\, we expect you to return to the dock 15 min. prior to closing. \nWeather (wind\, waves or evidence of storm) may cancel programming with one hour advance notice. Meet at Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY 11231\, wear sunscreen and bring a bottle filled with water. Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. All paddlers must sign a waiver\, minors require guardian signature on site to authorize canoeing.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/free-walk-up-paddling-2025-3/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:On the Water
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting + Paddle
DESCRIPTION:Socialize with the Dredgers at our BUNKER (2 19th St\, off of 3rd Ave) for a casual volunteer orientation (sign-up here)\, member catch-up and paddle! We’ll gather at 6:30 to start the orientation and aim to be on-water around 7:15. \nMeet at the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club 19th St. Launch\, 2 19 St\, Brooklyn\, (off of 3rd Ave.). If you plan to join the paddle\, wear sunscreen and bring a bottle filled with water. Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. Use a restroom before arrival\, as we have limited facilities on-site. All paddlers must sign a waiver. \nWeather (wind\, waves or evidence of storm) may cancel the paddling portion with one hour advance notice. In case of inclement weather\, meeting will be relocated follow us on Instagram or sign up for our mailing list to stay informed.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/monthly-meeting-paddle/2025-09-18/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,On the Water
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T100000
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SUMMARY:FREE Walk-Up Paddling - 19th St.
DESCRIPTION:Walk-up is back at 19th St\, thanks to our amazing Canoe Campers!!\nStop down and launch a canoe for a self-guided paddle from our floating docks at the Gowanus Dredgers Bunker Launch Site!  Limited to the mouth of the Gowanus Canal to 9th Street and Free (donations encouraged). Please note\, this activity is NOT at our 2nd St Boathouse. \nBring a friend and we’ll outfit you with equipment and give quick navigation instructions at the dock. Self-guided voyages can be limited to 15-20 min. if there’s a crowd but otherwise\, we expect you to return to the dock 15 min. prior to closing.  Upon request\, we will provide gloves and bags so you may remove trash found along our estuary.  We launch from the end of 19th St / off 3rd avenue and it is first come\, first served. \nWeather (wind\, waves or evidence of storm) may cancel programming with one hour advance notice. Meet at the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club 19th St. Launch\, 2 19 St\, Brooklyn\, (off of 3rd Ave.)\, wear sunscreen and bring a bottle filled with water. Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. Use a restroom before arrival\, as we have limited facilities on-site. All paddlers must sign a waiver\, minors require guardian signature on site to authorize canoeing.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/free-walk-up-paddling-19th-st/2025-09-21/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.)\, 2 19th St.\, Brooklyn\, NY
CATEGORIES:On the Water
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T213000
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SUMMARY:Unheard-of + Gowanus Dredgers Present: Fire Ecologies Album Release Party
DESCRIPTION:Fire Ecologies Album Release Party \nDate: September 27th\, 2025\, 6:30PM Music\, 6PM Canoe Launch\nLocation: Gowanus Dredgers Bunker\, 2 19th St\, Brooklyn\, NY 11232 \nJoin Unheard-of Ensemble\, the Dredgers\, and Christopher Stark for our Fire Ecologies album release party. The ensemble performs the entire album live followed by an afterparty featuring food and drink from some of our favorite Brooklyn breweries and distilleries. \nFire Ecologies is an album length Chamber Music America commission from Rome Prize-winning composer Christopher Stark\, exploring America’s changing landscapes in the face of climate change. The work incorporates field recordings of the 2020 California wildfires and sounds from Chris’s travel across Montana\, Oregon\, and California as well as parts of Colorado as well as explorations of nature from America’s heartland surrounding Missouri. The album will be released on New Focus Recordings and available in-person at the show. \n🎟️ Free RSVP for land viewing\, Paddle Tickets available here 🎟️ \n—— \nThis performance takes place on the Gowanus Canal\, from the 19th St. Bunker location. The audience can immerse themselves in the experience on the Gowanus\, enjoying the program from on land or on water. Limited boat access and on-water support are provided by The Gowanus Dredgers. Attendees may arrive in their own vessels\, as well. \nWeather may postpone event. \n—— \nThis program is supported\, in part\, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. \nUnheard-of’s performances are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/unheard-of-gowanus-dredgers-present-fire-ecologies-album-release-party/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.)\, 2 19th St.\, Brooklyn\, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T150000
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SUMMARY:FREE Walk-Up Paddling - 2nd St.
DESCRIPTION:FREE (donations encouraged) self-guided canoeing of the Gowanus Canal! \nParticipants utilize club canoes for a paddle at their own pace inside the protected Canal. Enjoy discovering the canal’s unique mix of wildlife and urban waterway infrastructure! After being fitted with a life jacket (which must be worn at all times) at the dock\, we give instruction on how to paddle\, safety tips on how to use a canoe and we help with boarding and supervise your departure.  We ask for a donation contribution upon your return as funding to sustain our programs. \nSelf-guided voyages can be limited to 15-20 min. if there’s a crowd but otherwise\, we expect you to return to the dock 15 min. prior to closing. \nWeather (wind\, waves or evidence of storm) may cancel programming with one hour advance notice. Meet at Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY 11231\, wear sunscreen and bring a bottle filled with water. Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. All paddlers must sign a waiver\, minors require guardian signature on site to authorize canoeing.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/free-walk-up-paddling-2025/2025-09-28/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:On the Water
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T203000
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Gowanus Voyage - October
DESCRIPTION:Join our Crew on a full-moon guided adventure!! Meet at the the Gowanus Dredgers Bunker\, at the end of 19th St / off 3rd Ave\, 11232 – NOT our 2nd St. boathouse. Tickets are required\, get yours here.  \nMoonrise 6:09 | Sunset 6:29 | Civil End 6:57 | Nautical End 7:28 \nThe stars should be on display along with harbor lights. We will provide lights for each canoe\, you’re welcome to bring/wear your own head lamp as well. Each canoe will have up to 3 people. Solo paddlers are welcome\, you will be paired with other members of the group based on experience and comfort in a canoe. Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. Use a restroom before arrival\, as we have limited facilities on-site. \nDue to EPA cleaning of the Gowanus Canal\, voyage will head towards the 9th St bridge and return to Gowanus Bay and our new South Gowanus Bunker. \nIf raining or threatening weather (high winds\, lightning) by 6:30pm we may cancel. Attendees will be notified via the email used to purchase tickets. Tour is not cancelled due to clouds but let’s hope for a clear sky for the moon rise! \nTickets are nonrefundable for any event that proceeds as planned. We will offer the option to transfer your ticket to another event if we have to cancel for weather. Transfer must be requested before the tour starts. If you choose not to transfer\, the cost of your ticket becomes a tax-deductible donation to the Gowanus Dredgers.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/full-moon-gowanus-voyage-october-25/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.)\, 2 19th St.\, Brooklyn\, NY
CATEGORIES:Guided Tours,On the Water
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T100000
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SUMMARY:FREE Walk-Up Paddling - 2nd St.
DESCRIPTION:FREE (donations encouraged) self-guided canoeing of the Gowanus Canal! \nParticipants utilize club canoes for a paddle at their own pace inside the protected Canal. Enjoy discovering the canal’s unique mix of wildlife and urban waterway infrastructure! After being fitted with a life jacket (which must be worn at all times) at the dock\, we give instruction on how to paddle\, safety tips on how to use a canoe and we help with boarding and supervise your departure.  We ask for a donation contribution upon your return as funding to sustain our programs. \nSelf-guided voyages can be limited to 15-20 min. if there’s a crowd but otherwise\, we expect you to return to the dock 15 min. prior to closing. \nWeather (wind\, waves or evidence of storm) may cancel programming with one hour advance notice. Meet at Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY 11231\, wear sunscreen and bring a bottle filled with water. Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. All paddlers must sign a waiver\, minors require guardian signature on site to authorize canoeing.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/free-walk-up-paddling-2025/2025-10-12/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:On the Water
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T160000
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SUMMARY:FREE Walk-Up Paddling - 19th St.
DESCRIPTION:Walk-up is back at 19th St\, thanks to our amazing Canoe Campers!!\nStop down and launch a canoe for a self-guided paddle from our floating docks at the Gowanus Dredgers Bunker Launch Site!  Limited to the mouth of the Gowanus Canal to 9th Street and Free (donations encouraged). Please note\, this activity is NOT at our 2nd St Boathouse. \nBring a friend and we’ll outfit you with equipment and give quick navigation instructions at the dock. Self-guided voyages can be limited to 15-20 min. if there’s a crowd but otherwise\, we expect you to return to the dock 15 min. prior to closing.  Upon request\, we will provide gloves and bags so you may remove trash found along our estuary.  We launch from the end of 19th St / off 3rd avenue and it is first come\, first served. \nWeather (wind\, waves or evidence of storm) may cancel programming with one hour advance notice. Meet at the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club 19th St. Launch\, 2 19 St\, Brooklyn\, (off of 3rd Ave.)\, wear sunscreen and bring a bottle filled with water. Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. Use a restroom before arrival\, as we have limited facilities on-site. All paddlers must sign a waiver\, minors require guardian signature on site to authorize canoeing.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/free-walk-up-paddling-19th-st/2025-10-19/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.)\, 2 19th St.\, Brooklyn\, NY
CATEGORIES:On the Water
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SUMMARY:Paddle-In Movies : Creature Feature Weekend!
DESCRIPTION:Join The Gowanus Dredgers for a weekend of Creature Feature paddle-in movies! We’re screening our seasonal favorite\, Creature from the Black Lagoon\, as well as a new-to-us film\, The Beast from 20\,000 Fathoms. Tickets will be available starting 10/10\, register for each screening separately. \nOctober 24th: Our annual screening of Creature From the Black Lagoon\nOctober 25th: The Beast from 20\,000 Fathoms \nBook your ticket via eventbrite. Register for a free ticket to view from the shore or book a seat in a canoe to paddle from our 19th St. dock to our screening location. Canoes depart promptly at 6:00pm so don’t be late. Costumes encouraged! \nIf you’re joining us on shore\, we encourage you to bring a lawn chair or a blanket for seating. We’ll message everyone who has RSVP‘ed with the screening location a few days before the event. \n  \n\n\n\nOctober 24th: Creature from the Black Lagoon \nNear the Arctic Circle researchers detonate a nuclear device and unwittingly thaw a prehistoric beast frozen for millions of years. The monster leaves a path of destruction across eastern North America as it heads straight for New York City. When heavy artillery proves ineffective against the towering creature\, scientist Tom Nesbitt (Paul Christian) concocts a radioactive formula to neutralize the beast — and ace shot Cpl. Stone (Lee Van Cleef) will deliver it by grenade. \nRelease date: June 13\, 1953\nRunning time: 1h 20m \n  \n\nOctober 25th: The Beast from 20\,000 Fathoms \nRemnants of a mysterious animal have come to light in a remote jungle\, and a group of scientists intends to determine if the find is an anomaly or evidence of an undiscovered beast. To accomplish their goal\, the scientists (Antonio Moreno\, Richard Carlson\, Richard Denning\, Whit Bissell) must brave the most perilous pieces of land South America has to offer. But the terrain is nothing compared to the danger posed by an otherworldly being that endangers their work and their lives. \nRelease date: February 12\, 1954\nRunning time: 1h 19m
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/paddle-in-movies-creature-feature-weekend/2025-10-24/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.)\, 2 19th St.\, Brooklyn\, NY
CATEGORIES:Community,On the Water
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SUMMARY:FREE Walk-Up Paddling - 2nd St.
DESCRIPTION:FREE (donations encouraged) self-guided canoeing of the Gowanus Canal! \nParticipants utilize club canoes for a paddle at their own pace inside the protected Canal. Enjoy discovering the canal’s unique mix of wildlife and urban waterway infrastructure! After being fitted with a life jacket (which must be worn at all times) at the dock\, we give instruction on how to paddle\, safety tips on how to use a canoe and we help with boarding and supervise your departure.  We ask for a donation contribution upon your return as funding to sustain our programs. \nSelf-guided voyages can be limited to 15-20 min. if there’s a crowd but otherwise\, we expect you to return to the dock 15 min. prior to closing. \nWeather (wind\, waves or evidence of storm) may cancel programming with one hour advance notice. Meet at Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY 11231\, wear sunscreen and bring a bottle filled with water. Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. All paddlers must sign a waiver\, minors require guardian signature on site to authorize canoeing.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/free-walk-up-paddling-2025/2025-10-25/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:On the Water
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T015419
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SUMMARY:Paddle-In Movies : Creature Feature Weekend!
DESCRIPTION:Join The Gowanus Dredgers for a weekend of Creature Feature paddle-in movies! We’re screening our seasonal favorite\, Creature from the Black Lagoon\, as well as a new-to-us film\, The Beast from 20\,000 Fathoms. Tickets will be available starting 10/10\, register for each screening separately. \nOctober 24th: Our annual screening of Creature From the Black Lagoon\nOctober 25th: The Beast from 20\,000 Fathoms \nBook your ticket via eventbrite. Register for a free ticket to view from the shore or book a seat in a canoe to paddle from our 19th St. dock to our screening location. Canoes depart promptly at 6:00pm so don’t be late. Costumes encouraged! \nIf you’re joining us on shore\, we encourage you to bring a lawn chair or a blanket for seating. We’ll message everyone who has RSVP‘ed with the screening location a few days before the event. \n  \n\n\n\nOctober 24th: Creature from the Black Lagoon \nNear the Arctic Circle researchers detonate a nuclear device and unwittingly thaw a prehistoric beast frozen for millions of years. The monster leaves a path of destruction across eastern North America as it heads straight for New York City. When heavy artillery proves ineffective against the towering creature\, scientist Tom Nesbitt (Paul Christian) concocts a radioactive formula to neutralize the beast — and ace shot Cpl. Stone (Lee Van Cleef) will deliver it by grenade. \nRelease date: June 13\, 1953\nRunning time: 1h 20m \n  \n\nOctober 25th: The Beast from 20\,000 Fathoms \nRemnants of a mysterious animal have come to light in a remote jungle\, and a group of scientists intends to determine if the find is an anomaly or evidence of an undiscovered beast. To accomplish their goal\, the scientists (Antonio Moreno\, Richard Carlson\, Richard Denning\, Whit Bissell) must brave the most perilous pieces of land South America has to offer. But the terrain is nothing compared to the danger posed by an otherworldly being that endangers their work and their lives. \nRelease date: February 12\, 1954\nRunning time: 1h 19m
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/paddle-in-movies-creature-feature-weekend/2025-10-25/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.)\, 2 19th St.\, Brooklyn\, NY
CATEGORIES:Community,On the Water
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T190000
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SUMMARY:UPDATE: Spooky Shenanigans on the Gowanus Canal - Halloween Parade
DESCRIPTION:Shenanigans will be on-shore tonight as a result of yesterday’s storm. \nHello Intrepid Gowanus Paddler\, \nWe have a different kind of “Boo!” for this Halloween afternoon. Unfortunately\, yesterday’s massive rainstorm — and the subsequent discharge of sewage into the Canal — and today’s extreme wind conditions mean that we are offically deciding that today’s conditions are TOO SCARY to host on-water shenanigans tonight. \nThe good news is: The Ukulele Cabaret and Gowanus Dredgers music community friends will still be hosting a fantastic show at the Boathouse at 7pm. \nWe’d also still love to see you in your Gowanusy costume for some shore-side fun. We’ll set up some DIY photo booth fun and games for those who want to come by anytime after 5pm. Help decorate the boathouse\, hang out with friends\, and crack open a seltzer or a beer to close out the week and the 2025 paddling season. \nLast note: Tomorrow\, we’ll be rolling up our sleeves all day at the Bunker for a season send off and work day. Join us to help with season-end chores\, some fun painting projects\, beginner-friendly dock maintenance\, and maybe a sunset fire pit after the work is done. We’re scheduled to be out there between 10am and 4pm.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/spooky-shenanigans-on-the-gowanus-canal-halloween-parade/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,On the Water
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T015419
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation & Training
DESCRIPTION:May marks the start of the on-water season\, and we’re kicking things off with a new volunteer orientation and training. Join us for a 90-minute session that will teach you everything you need to know about volunteering with the Dredgers. What you’ll do: \n\nGet introduced to the Gowanus Dredgers\, the Gowanus Canal\, and how you can shape our community as a volunteer\nLearn the ropes of our free\, walk-up paddle program — from helping participants get into/out of boats to answering common questions about the Canal (Is this safe? What exactly is Black Mayonnaise?). \nMake a delicious tasty treat that helps you learn more about the environmental cleanup of the Canal\nCompete in a team paddle challenge to practice your skills and win prizes.\n\nSign up here! \nParticipation in this training/orientation is not required to volunteer for any of our events — but we hope this session will be fun and useful for new and returning volunteers alike. 
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/volunteer-orientation-training/2026-05-09/1/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:On the Water,Training & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T163000
DTSTAMP:20260502T015419
CREATED:20260425T221234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T223454Z
UID:10001135-1778338800-1778344200@gowanusdredgers.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation & Training
DESCRIPTION:May marks the start of the on-water season\, and we’re kicking things off with a new volunteer orientation and training. Join us for a 90-minute session that will teach you everything you need to know about volunteering with the Dredgers. What you’ll do: \n\nGet introduced to the Gowanus Dredgers\, the Gowanus Canal\, and how you can shape our community as a volunteer\nLearn the ropes of our free\, walk-up paddle program — from helping participants get into/out of boats to answering common questions about the Canal (Is this safe? What exactly is Black Mayonnaise?). \nMake a delicious tasty treat that helps you learn more about the environmental cleanup of the Canal\nCompete in a team paddle challenge to practice your skills and win prizes.\n\nSign up here! \nParticipation in this training/orientation is not required to volunteer for any of our events — but we hope this session will be fun and useful for new and returning volunteers alike. 
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/volunteer-orientation-training/2026-05-09/2/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:On the Water,Training & Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T015419
CREATED:20260425T221234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T223454Z
UID:10001136-1778418000-1778423400@gowanusdredgers.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation & Training
DESCRIPTION:May marks the start of the on-water season\, and we’re kicking things off with a new volunteer orientation and training. Join us for a 90-minute session that will teach you everything you need to know about volunteering with the Dredgers. What you’ll do: \n\nGet introduced to the Gowanus Dredgers\, the Gowanus Canal\, and how you can shape our community as a volunteer\nLearn the ropes of our free\, walk-up paddle program — from helping participants get into/out of boats to answering common questions about the Canal (Is this safe? What exactly is Black Mayonnaise?). \nMake a delicious tasty treat that helps you learn more about the environmental cleanup of the Canal\nCompete in a team paddle challenge to practice your skills and win prizes.\n\nSign up here! \nParticipation in this training/orientation is not required to volunteer for any of our events — but we hope this session will be fun and useful for new and returning volunteers alike. 
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/volunteer-orientation-training/2026-05-10/1/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:On the Water,Training & Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T163000
DTSTAMP:20260502T015419
CREATED:20260425T221234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T223454Z
UID:10001137-1778425200-1778430600@gowanusdredgers.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation & Training
DESCRIPTION:May marks the start of the on-water season\, and we’re kicking things off with a new volunteer orientation and training. Join us for a 90-minute session that will teach you everything you need to know about volunteering with the Dredgers. What you’ll do: \n\nGet introduced to the Gowanus Dredgers\, the Gowanus Canal\, and how you can shape our community as a volunteer\nLearn the ropes of our free\, walk-up paddle program — from helping participants get into/out of boats to answering common questions about the Canal (Is this safe? What exactly is Black Mayonnaise?). \nMake a delicious tasty treat that helps you learn more about the environmental cleanup of the Canal\nCompete in a team paddle challenge to practice your skills and win prizes.\n\nSign up here! \nParticipation in this training/orientation is not required to volunteer for any of our events — but we hope this session will be fun and useful for new and returning volunteers alike. 
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/volunteer-orientation-training/2026-05-10/2/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:On the Water,Training & Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T015419
CREATED:20260420T170443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T173408Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Sunset Paddle
DESCRIPTION:Join the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club for a secret\, one of a kind\, personal sunset cruise in canoes above Brooklyn’s Gowanus Canal. Meet at the the Gowanus Dredgers Bunker\, at the end of 19th St / off 3rd Ave\, 11232 – NOT our 2nd St. boathouse.\n🎟️ Tickets required\, get yours here. 🎟️ \nAfter a short presentation where you and your crew our outfitted with safety gear\, we embark on a narrated voyage filled with questions and conversation on how recreation can have a positive influence on improving and encouraging environmental awareness and activism in an urban setting. \nSunset 8:05 | Civil End 8:36 | Nautical End 9:14 \nPaddle along our Gowanus Canal to see a hidden side of Brooklyn\, including the underside of bridges and our transforming industrial neighborhood. Discover the fun of canoeing as you explore the history of our Brooklyn neighborhood’s rich past\, present\, and future. \nClose-toed shoes and a light jacket are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. Use a restroom before arrival\, as we have limited facilities on-site. \nDue to EPA cleaning of Gowanus\, voyage will head towards the 9th St bridge and return to Gowanus Bay and our new South Gowanus Bunker. \nIf raining or threatening weather by 6:30 pm\, we may cancel or reschedule. \nTickets are nonrefundable for any event that proceeds as planned. We will offer the option to transfer your ticket to another event if we have to cancel for weather. Transfer must be requested before the tour starts. If you choose not to transfer\, the cost of your ticket becomes a tax-deductible donation to the Gowanus Dredgers.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/guided-sunset-paddle-6/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.)\, 2 19th St.\, Brooklyn\, NY
CATEGORIES:Guided Tours,On the Water
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T015419
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T165629Z
UID:10001175-1779129000-1779136200@gowanusdredgers.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting + Paddle
DESCRIPTION:Socialize with the Dredgers at our BUNKER (2 19th St\, off of 3rd Ave) for a casual member catch-up and paddle! We’ll gather at 6:30 for some chatting and aim to be on-water around 7:15. \nMeet at the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club 19th St. Launch\, 2 19 St\, Brooklyn\, (off of 3rd Ave.). If you plan to join the paddle\, wear sunscreen and bring a bottle filled with water. Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. Use a restroom before arrival\, as we have limited facilities on-site. All paddlers must sign a waiver. \nWeather (wind\, waves or evidence of storm) may cancel the paddling portion with one hour advance notice. In case of inclement weather\, meeting will be relocated follow us on Instagram or sign up for our mailing list to stay informed.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/monthly-meeting-paddle-2/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,On the Water
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T015419
CREATED:20260425T230243Z
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SUMMARY:FREE Walk-Up Paddling - 2nd St.
DESCRIPTION:Hop into a Gowanus Dredgers canoe and paddle at your own pace inside the protected Gowanus Canal. Enjoy discovering the canal’s unique mix of wildlife and urban waterway infrastructure\, practice your paddling skills\, or take a guided audio tour and learn more about the history\, cleanup and revitalization of our favorite urban waterway. \nWe’ll outfit you with a life jacket (which must be worn at all times) and paddle\, offer some basic instruction on how to paddle and safety tips on how to use a canoe\, and help you set off on your own self-guided journey. Trips may be limited to 20 minutes if there’s a crowd — but usually we just expect you to return to the dock 15 min. prior to closing. \nWho can participate? Paddling is for everyone! Free walk-up canoeing is open to all ages. Groups\, families\, solo paddlers\, and intrepid first dates are all welcome! Minors require a guardian’s signature to participate\, and all participants must sign a waiver. \nWhat should I wear? Dress for the weather: wear sunscreen\, hats\, and bring a water bottle — and bring layers if there’s a breeze! Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. \nIs it really free?  Yes! But donations are encouraged to help us continue offering these and other programs. \nCan I volunteer? Yes! You can sign up to volunteer on our event registration page. Volunteer shifts run from 30-minutes before the start of the program through the first two hours\, or from the middle of the program to 30 minutes after the end of the scheduled time.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/free-walk-up-paddling-2nd-st/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:On the Water
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T170603Z
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SUMMARY:Unheard-of + Dredgers present videogame Funk band Discocactus
DESCRIPTION:Cultural Ecologies Series: Unheard-of and Discocactus \nDate: May 23rd\, 2026\, 7PM Canoe Launch\, 7:30PM Music \nLocation: Gowanus Dredgers Bunker\, 2 19th St\, Brooklyn\, NY 11232 \nCanoe Seats: $15 donation to Dredgers\, Shore seating Free RSVP/Tickets here \n \nJoin Unheard-of Ensemble\, the Dredgers\, and special guests video game jazz-funk ensemble Discocactus to open the season! Unheard-of opens the show with new premieres written for them by Annika Socolofsky and Discocactus’s own keyboardist Ben Wallace. Unheard-of also performs new video game music arrangements from Ben and Unheard-of’s violinist Matheus Souza. Discocactus closes out the night performing some of their hits joined by members of Unheard-of! \nDiscocactus Bio: \nDiscoCactus is a collective of composers\, performers\, and arrangers. They play video game music. Sort of. They use video game soundtracks as a jumping off point for a party\, a nonstop display of kinetic musicianship that blends contemporary art music with dozens of pop styles\, steeped in the language of the Internet. \nEstablished in 2014\, the band’s core is made of six game audio professionals that serve as the primary arrangers and performing mainstays. But\, like a frightened cat\, Discocactus can grow up to four times its normal size when threatened (or for big projects). \nEach of DiscoCactus’s members is a world-class performer in their own right. Their members have studied at some of the world’s top conservatories\, written music for the BBC National Orchestra of Wales\, toured the world with Video Games Live\, and more. You’ve heard some of them in games like Celeste\, Destiny 2\, Sid Meier’s Civilization VI\, and Final Fantasy XV. You’ve heard SEVERAL of them in Anew: The Distant Light and Mortal Kombat 11. \nWhen it’s time to play as DiscoCactus\, these six performers form like Voltron\, bringing all of their experience and power down on one glorious purpose: To make you shake your ass. Some of us have debuted operas. Some of us study Brazilian pop. Some of us improvise. All of us combine our unique perspectives to make a show that transcends genre and transforms the music we play in fresh\, exciting ways. You don’t have to know a thing about video game music to enjoy DiscoCactus. You don’t even have to know a thing about music! You just need to strap in for a rollicking\, avant-garde nerd carnival. \n—— \nThis performance takes place on the Gowanus Canal\, from the 19th St. Bunker location. The audience can immerse themselves in the experience on the Gowanus\, enjoying the program from on land or on water. Limited boat access and on-water support are provided by The Gowanus Dredgers. Attendees may arrive in their own vessels\, as well. \nWeather may postpone event. \n—— \nThis program is supported\, in part\, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. \nUnheard-of’s Cultural Ecologies Series is a recipient of a 2026 Chamber Music America Artistic Projects grant. The Artistic Projects program is administered by Chamber Music America and made possible with funding from the Howard Gilman Foundation. \nUnheard-of was supported by New Music USA’s Organization Fund in 2025-26. \nUnheard-of’s performances are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. \nWeather may postpone event or move it to 165 2nd Street
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/unheard-of-dredgers-present-videogame-funk-band-discocactus/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music,On the Water
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SUMMARY:FREE Walk-Up Paddling - 2nd St.
DESCRIPTION:Hop into a Gowanus Dredgers canoe and paddle at your own pace inside the protected Gowanus Canal. Enjoy discovering the canal’s unique mix of wildlife and urban waterway infrastructure\, practice your paddling skills\, or take a guided audio tour and learn more about the history\, cleanup and revitalization of our favorite urban waterway. \nWe’ll outfit you with a life jacket (which must be worn at all times) and paddle\, offer some basic instruction on how to paddle and safety tips on how to use a canoe\, and help you set off on your own self-guided journey. Trips may be limited to 20 minutes if there’s a crowd — but usually we just expect you to return to the dock 15 min. prior to closing. \nWho can participate? Paddling is for everyone! Free walk-up canoeing is open to all ages. Groups\, families\, solo paddlers\, and intrepid first dates are all welcome! Minors require a guardian’s signature to participate\, and all participants must sign a waiver. \nWhat should I wear? Dress for the weather: wear sunscreen\, hats\, and bring a water bottle — and bring layers if there’s a breeze! Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. \nIs it really free?  Yes! But donations are encouraged to help us continue offering these and other programs. \nCan I volunteer? Yes! You can sign up to volunteer on our event registration page. Volunteer shifts run from 30-minutes before the start of the program through the first two hours\, or from the middle of the program to 30 minutes after the end of the scheduled time.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/free-walk-up-paddling-2nd-st/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:On the Water
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SUMMARY:Canoe Camp (for Grownups!)
DESCRIPTION:Are you excited to get on the water this summer? \nCome to Canoe Camp for two weekends of on-water adventure\, skill-building\, and summer camp vibes! Gain skills for feeling more confident on the water! Get ready to volunteer\, lead trips\, and make your own events. Plus earn badges for new skills! We’ll learn practical skills for exploring our urban waterways: paddling\, radio communication\, knots & line work\, trip planning\, chart reading\, tides & currents\, weather\, water safety\, and event planning. \nThis four-session program runs over two weekend — May 30-31 and June 6-7 (Saturday & Sunday) — from 10am -2pm. Sessions will build on one another\, so participation in all sessions is expected.\n18+ only \nRegistration is a sliding scale fee: \n\nRegular: $200 — this is the full cost of the program for participants\nSupported: $100 — for those unable to pay the full cost\nPay-It-Forward: $300 — for those able to help support the program.\n\nSign up now! New members (at any level) who complete the full program are also eligible to receive a free\, one-season upgrade to Steward-level membership.  \nIf you’d like to attend and even the reduced cost is a hardship\, or if you’d like to sponsor an (adult) canoe camper\, email us.\n \nAbout the Instructor \nDanielle Butler is an avid water and summer camp enthusiast. She has sailed across the Atlantic\, run a creative residency on a historic tugboat in Alaska\, and spent over a decade creating on-water events and boating in New York Harbor. Danielle teaches design at Fordham University and creates elaborate experiences\, both celebratory and educational. \n  \nReviews from last year’s camp\n“Not to set expectations too high — but I can confidently say that Canoe Camp 2025 changed my life! Two weekends of skills education\, canal observation\, paddling\, laughing\, and so much nerding out on everything from barges to bacteria counts\, with some of the coolest\, smartest\, quirkiest\, most fun people you’ll have the pleasure to meet in this city. And then getting to hang out with them for the rest of the summer\, on sunrise\, sunset\, and full moon paddles\, helping New Yorkers get on the water for the first time\, and so much more. Having a home you can go to all summer on the water with great folks really improves life in this city\, even if it is part of a Superfund site. :)” \n\n“I loved the playful camp spirit along with all the amazing skill sharing and diving (not literally!) into the historical and present-day stories of the Gowanus Canal. Making drizzly morning observations of the canal (herons! fish! mussels! condoms!) and watching the tides (we are a coastal town!) made me feel connected in a way I never experienced before. Danielle built a lovely community and inspired us to keep canoeing all season long!”
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/canoe-camp-for-grownups-2/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.)\, 2 19th St.\, Brooklyn\, NY
CATEGORIES:On the Water,Training & Classes
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SUMMARY:Canoe Camp (for Grownups!)
DESCRIPTION:Are you excited to get on the water this summer? \nCome to Canoe Camp for two weekends of on-water adventure\, skill-building\, and summer camp vibes! Gain skills for feeling more confident on the water! Get ready to volunteer\, lead trips\, and make your own events. Plus earn badges for new skills! We’ll learn practical skills for exploring our urban waterways: paddling\, radio communication\, knots & line work\, trip planning\, chart reading\, tides & currents\, weather\, water safety\, and event planning. \nThis four-session program runs over two weekend — May 30-31 and June 6-7 (Saturday & Sunday) — from 10am -2pm. Sessions will build on one another\, so participation in all sessions is expected.\n18+ only \nRegistration is a sliding scale fee: \n\nRegular: $200 — this is the full cost of the program for participants\nSupported: $100 — for those unable to pay the full cost\nPay-It-Forward: $300 — for those able to help support the program.\n\nSign up now! New members (at any level) who complete the full program are also eligible to receive a free\, one-season upgrade to Steward-level membership.  \nIf you’d like to attend and even the reduced cost is a hardship\, or if you’d like to sponsor an (adult) canoe camper\, email us.\n \nAbout the Instructor \nDanielle Butler is an avid water and summer camp enthusiast. She has sailed across the Atlantic\, run a creative residency on a historic tugboat in Alaska\, and spent over a decade creating on-water events and boating in New York Harbor. Danielle teaches design at Fordham University and creates elaborate experiences\, both celebratory and educational. \n  \nReviews from last year’s camp\n“Not to set expectations too high — but I can confidently say that Canoe Camp 2025 changed my life! Two weekends of skills education\, canal observation\, paddling\, laughing\, and so much nerding out on everything from barges to bacteria counts\, with some of the coolest\, smartest\, quirkiest\, most fun people you’ll have the pleasure to meet in this city. And then getting to hang out with them for the rest of the summer\, on sunrise\, sunset\, and full moon paddles\, helping New Yorkers get on the water for the first time\, and so much more. Having a home you can go to all summer on the water with great folks really improves life in this city\, even if it is part of a Superfund site. :)” \n\n“I loved the playful camp spirit along with all the amazing skill sharing and diving (not literally!) into the historical and present-day stories of the Gowanus Canal. Making drizzly morning observations of the canal (herons! fish! mussels! condoms!) and watching the tides (we are a coastal town!) made me feel connected in a way I never experienced before. Danielle built a lovely community and inspired us to keep canoeing all season long!”
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/canoe-camp-for-grownups-2/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.)\, 2 19th St.\, Brooklyn\, NY
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Gowanus Voyage - MAY
DESCRIPTION:Join our Crew on a full-moon guided adventure!! Meet at the the Gowanus Dredgers Bunker\, at the end of 19th St / off 3rd Ave\, 11232 – NOT our 2nd St. boathouse. \n🎟️ Tickets required\, get yours here. 🎟️ (Tickets go on sale Friday\, May 1 at 12:00 PM) \nSunset 20:19 |Moonrise 21:11 | Civil End 20:52 | Nautical End 21:33 \nThe stars should be on display along with harbor lights. We will provide lights for each canoe\, you’re welcome to bring/wear your own head lamp as well. Each canoe will have up to 3 people. Solo paddlers are welcome\, you will be paired with other members of the group based on experience and comfort in a canoe. Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. Use a restroom before arrival\, as we have limited facilities on-site. \nDue to EPA cleaning of the Gowanus Canal\, voyage will head towards the 9th St bridge and return to Gowanus Bay and our new South Gowanus Bunker. \nIf raining or threatening weather (high winds\, lightning) by 6:00 pm we may cancel. Attendees will be notified via the email used to purchase tickets. Tour is not cancelled due to clouds but let’s hope for a clear sky for the moon rise! \nTickets are nonrefundable for any event that proceeds as planned. We will offer the option to transfer your ticket to another event if we have to cancel for weather. Transfer must be requested before the tour starts. If you choose not to transfer\, the cost of your ticket becomes a tax-deductible donation to the Gowanus Dredgers.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/full-moon-gowanus-voyage-may-2/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.)\, 2 19th St.\, Brooklyn\, NY
CATEGORIES:Guided Tours,On the Water
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SUMMARY:Canoe Camp (for Grownups!)
DESCRIPTION:Are you excited to get on the water this summer? \nCome to Canoe Camp for two weekends of on-water adventure\, skill-building\, and summer camp vibes! Gain skills for feeling more confident on the water! Get ready to volunteer\, lead trips\, and make your own events. Plus earn badges for new skills! We’ll learn practical skills for exploring our urban waterways: paddling\, radio communication\, knots & line work\, trip planning\, chart reading\, tides & currents\, weather\, water safety\, and event planning. \nThis four-session program runs over two weekend — May 30-31 and June 6-7 (Saturday & Sunday) — from 10am -2pm. Sessions will build on one another\, so participation in all sessions is expected.\n18+ only \nRegistration is a sliding scale fee: \n\nRegular: $200 — this is the full cost of the program for participants\nSupported: $100 — for those unable to pay the full cost\nPay-It-Forward: $300 — for those able to help support the program.\n\nSign up now! New members (at any level) who complete the full program are also eligible to receive a free\, one-season upgrade to Steward-level membership.  \nIf you’d like to attend and even the reduced cost is a hardship\, or if you’d like to sponsor an (adult) canoe camper\, email us.\n \nAbout the Instructor \nDanielle Butler is an avid water and summer camp enthusiast. She has sailed across the Atlantic\, run a creative residency on a historic tugboat in Alaska\, and spent over a decade creating on-water events and boating in New York Harbor. Danielle teaches design at Fordham University and creates elaborate experiences\, both celebratory and educational. \n  \nReviews from last year’s camp\n“Not to set expectations too high — but I can confidently say that Canoe Camp 2025 changed my life! Two weekends of skills education\, canal observation\, paddling\, laughing\, and so much nerding out on everything from barges to bacteria counts\, with some of the coolest\, smartest\, quirkiest\, most fun people you’ll have the pleasure to meet in this city. And then getting to hang out with them for the rest of the summer\, on sunrise\, sunset\, and full moon paddles\, helping New Yorkers get on the water for the first time\, and so much more. Having a home you can go to all summer on the water with great folks really improves life in this city\, even if it is part of a Superfund site. :)” \n\n“I loved the playful camp spirit along with all the amazing skill sharing and diving (not literally!) into the historical and present-day stories of the Gowanus Canal. Making drizzly morning observations of the canal (herons! fish! mussels! condoms!) and watching the tides (we are a coastal town!) made me feel connected in a way I never experienced before. Danielle built a lovely community and inspired us to keep canoeing all season long!”
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/canoe-camp-for-grownups-2/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.)\, 2 19th St.\, Brooklyn\, NY
CATEGORIES:On the Water,Training & Classes
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