Saturday September 27, 2025
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Introduction to Kayaking (as part of the NTBGO Celebrate our Beginnings Event) - Introduction to Kayaking Session 1 (10am-11:30am) The North Tonawanda Botanical Gardens Organization will be hosting a Bicentennial Celebration of the Erie Canal on Saturday September 27, 2025. As part of the celebration event, Paths Peaks & Paddles in partnership with 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 27, 2025Cost: FREE!Session 1: 10am-11:30amSession 2: 12pm-1:30pmSession 3: 2:30pm-4:00pmRequirements:
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 christine@pathspeakspaddles.com
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Practice
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12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Introduction to Kayaking (as part of the NTBGO Celebrate our Beginnings Event) - Introduction to Kayaking Session 2 (12pm-1:30pm) The North Tonawanda Botanical Gardens Organization will be hosting a Bicentennial Celebration of the Erie Canal on Saturday September 27, 2025. As part of the celebration event, Paths Peaks & Paddles in partnership with 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 27, 2025Cost: FREE!Session 1: 10am-11:30amSession 2: 12pm-1:30pmSession 3: 2:30pm-4:00pmRequirements:
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 christine@pathspeakspaddles.com
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12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Practice Acosta
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1:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Reserved
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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Introduction to Kayaking (as part of the NTBGO Celebrate our Beginnings Event) - Introduction to Kayaking Session 3 (2:30pm-4:00pm) The North Tonawanda Botanical Gardens Organization will be hosting a Bicentennial Celebration of the Erie Canal on Saturday September 27, 2025. As part of the celebration event, Paths Peaks & Paddles in partnership with 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 27, 2025Cost: FREE!Session 1: 10am-11:30amSession 2: 12pm-1:30pmSession 3: 2:30pm-4:00pmRequirements:
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 christine@pathspeakspaddles.com
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