Introduction to Kayaking (as part of the NTBGO America 250 event)
The North Tonawanda Botanical Gardens Organization will be hosting an America 250 event on Saturday September 26, 2026. As part of the celebration event, the Nor-Ton Red Jacket Club & Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting three sessions of Intro to Kayaking.
Location: Botanical Gardens (1825 Sweeney Street)
Date: September 26, 2026
Cost: FREE!
Session 1: 10am-11:30am
Session 2: 12pm-1:30pm
Session 3: 2:30pm-4:00pm
Requirements:
- For BEGINNERS only
- Participants must be at least 10 years old (children 10-17 yrs old MUST be accompanied by an adult)
- Adult chaperone should only register themselves if they plan on participating in a kayak (otherwise they should plan to observe from the shore).
- Additional waiver must be signed on site
What to expect:
- On shore instruction including safety, types & fitting of life jackets, equipment & use, entering & existing kayak
- Equipment provided on-site includes life jacket, kayak, paddle
- An incredible watersport experience on the NYS Canal provided by kayak experts
- Participants required to stay together as a group on land & water
What to bring:
- Proper Dress: non-cotton layers of clothing that can get wet but keep you warm; footwear that can get wet
- Water Bottle
- Sunscreen
- A safe place to store electronics
- No pets, food or snacks allowed in the kayaks
For questions on the kayak lesson contact adomaradzki@northtonawanda.gov