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Saturday September 26, 2026
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Introduction to Kayaking (as part of the NTBGO America 250 event) - Kayak Session 1 (10am-11:30am)
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, 2026Cost: 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 adomaradzki@northtonawanda.gov
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12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Introduction to Kayaking (as part of the NTBGO America 250 event) - Kayak Session 1 (12pm-1:30pm)
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, 2026Cost: 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 adomaradzki@northtonawanda.gov
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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Introduction to Kayaking (as part of the NTBGO America 250 event) - Kayak Session 1 (2pm-3:30pm)
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, 2026Cost: 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 adomaradzki@northtonawanda.gov
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