The Gowanus Dredgers
@gowanusdredgers.bsky.social
Celebrating 25 years of programming on the Gowanus! Dedicated to Gowanus Canal cleanup, water access, arts, education. 🛶 Come canoe the Gowanus!
Join us at the Bunker on Sunday for our FREE drop-in Walk-Up Paddling! We're a host site for the amazing @openhousenewyork weekend, so our normal walk-up hours are extended! Come by 10:00am — 6:00pm on Sun, October 19th and we'll get you on the water. Family friendly! Come one, come all!
October 15, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Join us at the Bunker on Sunday for our FREE drop-in Walk-Up Paddling! We're a host site for the amazing @openhousenewyork weekend, so our normal walk-up hours are extended! Come by 10:00am — 6:00pm on Sun, October 19th and we'll get you on the water. Family friendly! Come one, come all!
We had a full house on our last full-moon paddle of the season! What a beautiful evening and a wonderful way to wrap the full moon tours. A bit blustery but our paddlers were enthusiastic and a good time was had by all!
First photo by Lexi, last photo by Siena, other photos by Nicole.
First photo by Lexi, last photo by Siena, other photos by Nicole.
October 7, 2025 at 4:17 PM
We had a full house on our last full-moon paddle of the season! What a beautiful evening and a wonderful way to wrap the full moon tours. A bit blustery but our paddlers were enthusiastic and a good time was had by all!
First photo by Lexi, last photo by Siena, other photos by Nicole.
First photo by Lexi, last photo by Siena, other photos by Nicole.
We had a great visitor to our walk-up at 2nd st. this past weekend. Hello heron!
There are only 2 more walk-ups scheduled at 2nd St. (October 12 & 25th) before we close for the season. We LOVE paddling in October- the weather is perfect. Mark your calendars now!!
#canoe #gowanuscanal
There are only 2 more walk-ups scheduled at 2nd St. (October 12 & 25th) before we close for the season. We LOVE paddling in October- the weather is perfect. Mark your calendars now!!
#canoe #gowanuscanal
October 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM
We had a great visitor to our walk-up at 2nd st. this past weekend. Hello heron!
There are only 2 more walk-ups scheduled at 2nd St. (October 12 & 25th) before we close for the season. We LOVE paddling in October- the weather is perfect. Mark your calendars now!!
#canoe #gowanuscanal
There are only 2 more walk-ups scheduled at 2nd St. (October 12 & 25th) before we close for the season. We LOVE paddling in October- the weather is perfect. Mark your calendars now!!
#canoe #gowanuscanal
This weekend Unheard-of//ensemble held their album release party for Fire Ecologies to close out the floating-dock season. The weather was beautiful, the crowd wonderful and the post-performance hang out was a joy. It was a truly magical evening.
We can't wait to see what they dream up next! 👏 👏
We can't wait to see what they dream up next! 👏 👏
September 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM
This weekend Unheard-of//ensemble held their album release party for Fire Ecologies to close out the floating-dock season. The weather was beautiful, the crowd wonderful and the post-performance hang out was a joy. It was a truly magical evening.
We can't wait to see what they dream up next! 👏 👏
We can't wait to see what they dream up next! 👏 👏
Looking for some fun on the water before summer truly ends? This Sunday’s gorgeous weather is the perfect excuse to get out in a canoe for our free walk-up paddling at 19th St!
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🕗 September 21 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
📍 Gowanus Dredgers Bunker – 2 19th St., Brooklyn, NY
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🕗 September 21 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
📍 Gowanus Dredgers Bunker – 2 19th St., Brooklyn, NY
September 21, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Looking for some fun on the water before summer truly ends? This Sunday’s gorgeous weather is the perfect excuse to get out in a canoe for our free walk-up paddling at 19th St!
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🕗 September 21 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
📍 Gowanus Dredgers Bunker – 2 19th St., Brooklyn, NY
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🕗 September 21 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
📍 Gowanus Dredgers Bunker – 2 19th St., Brooklyn, NY
Socialize with the Dredgers at our BUNKER (2 19th St, off of 3rd Ave) for a casual volunteer orientation, member catch-up and paddle! We’ll gather at 6:30 to start the orientation and aim to be on-water around 7:15, as long as the weather is good.
Join us in our last gasps of summer!
Join us in our last gasps of summer!
September 17, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Socialize with the Dredgers at our BUNKER (2 19th St, off of 3rd Ave) for a casual volunteer orientation, member catch-up and paddle! We’ll gather at 6:30 to start the orientation and aim to be on-water around 7:15, as long as the weather is good.
Join us in our last gasps of summer!
Join us in our last gasps of summer!
UPDATE: This weekend's FREE public walk-up paddling is MOVED to Bush Terminal Piers Park in Sunset Park. Try our canoes, sit-on-top kayaks, stand-up paddleboards or a rowboat!
Where: Bush Terminal Piers Park
When: Saturday 9/13, 11am to 3pm
Where: Bush Terminal Piers Park
When: Saturday 9/13, 11am to 3pm
September 12, 2025 at 11:59 AM
UPDATE: This weekend's FREE public walk-up paddling is MOVED to Bush Terminal Piers Park in Sunset Park. Try our canoes, sit-on-top kayaks, stand-up paddleboards or a rowboat!
Where: Bush Terminal Piers Park
When: Saturday 9/13, 11am to 3pm
Where: Bush Terminal Piers Park
When: Saturday 9/13, 11am to 3pm
We had SUCH a blast at Bush Terminal last weekend! This site is such a great place for boating, and we love all the collaboration that has happened to get these paddle expo days going! We have one day left this season, join us!!
📍 Bush Terminal Piers Park
🗓️ Saturday, September 13, 11AM to 3PM
📍 Bush Terminal Piers Park
🗓️ Saturday, September 13, 11AM to 3PM
August 22, 2025 at 11:45 AM
We had SUCH a blast at Bush Terminal last weekend! This site is such a great place for boating, and we love all the collaboration that has happened to get these paddle expo days going! We have one day left this season, join us!!
📍 Bush Terminal Piers Park
🗓️ Saturday, September 13, 11AM to 3PM
📍 Bush Terminal Piers Park
🗓️ Saturday, September 13, 11AM to 3PM
Are you joining us tonight for our monthly meeting?! Come on down! The storm blew in some nice cool weather! Volunteer orientation starts at 6:30, then we'll chat about upcoming end-of-summer adventures! Come scheme some water-based magic with us.
📍 BUNKER (2 19th St, off of 3rd Ave)
⏱️ 8/21 6:30p
📍 BUNKER (2 19th St, off of 3rd Ave)
⏱️ 8/21 6:30p
August 21, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Are you joining us tonight for our monthly meeting?! Come on down! The storm blew in some nice cool weather! Volunteer orientation starts at 6:30, then we'll chat about upcoming end-of-summer adventures! Come scheme some water-based magic with us.
📍 BUNKER (2 19th St, off of 3rd Ave)
⏱️ 8/21 6:30p
📍 BUNKER (2 19th St, off of 3rd Ave)
⏱️ 8/21 6:30p
Yesterday, thanks to our awesome volunteers, we hosted paddlers at BOTH 2nd St. for walk-up and 19th St. for a guided sunset tour, plus our weekly bluegrass jam. What a great cross-section of the kind of programming we do!
July 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Yesterday, thanks to our awesome volunteers, we hosted paddlers at BOTH 2nd St. for walk-up and 19th St. for a guided sunset tour, plus our weekly bluegrass jam. What a great cross-section of the kind of programming we do!
Paddle with the Gowanus Dredgers this weekend! Choose from our classic 2nd St. launch along the Gowanus or join us at Bush Terminal Piers Park. Your participation (and donations 😜 ) show there’s a real public demand for what we do— grab that sunblock and come out and support!
July 17, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Paddle with the Gowanus Dredgers this weekend! Choose from our classic 2nd St. launch along the Gowanus or join us at Bush Terminal Piers Park. Your participation (and donations 😜 ) show there’s a real public demand for what we do— grab that sunblock and come out and support!
What an amazing weekend it was to get out on the water with the Gowanus Dredgers! Thanks to everyone who joined us for some paddling fun. If you missed it, don’t worry—there are plenty more chances to paddle with us this summer!
Check out gowanusdredgers.org/events for the schedule.
Check out gowanusdredgers.org/events for the schedule.
July 7, 2025 at 3:08 PM
What an amazing weekend it was to get out on the water with the Gowanus Dredgers! Thanks to everyone who joined us for some paddling fun. If you missed it, don’t worry—there are plenty more chances to paddle with us this summer!
Check out gowanusdredgers.org/events for the schedule.
Check out gowanusdredgers.org/events for the schedule.
🛶 Wednesday Night Walk-Up Paddling is back! 🛶
We’re so excited to welcome walk-up paddlers on Wednesday evenings at the Boathouse during the Boathouse Jams! Paddling will be 6:30 - 8pm July 2, 9, 23 and August 6. A great opportunity for week-night paddle adventures!
We’re so excited to welcome walk-up paddlers on Wednesday evenings at the Boathouse during the Boathouse Jams! Paddling will be 6:30 - 8pm July 2, 9, 23 and August 6. A great opportunity for week-night paddle adventures!
July 2, 2025 at 11:31 AM
🛶 Wednesday Night Walk-Up Paddling is back! 🛶
We’re so excited to welcome walk-up paddlers on Wednesday evenings at the Boathouse during the Boathouse Jams! Paddling will be 6:30 - 8pm July 2, 9, 23 and August 6. A great opportunity for week-night paddle adventures!
We’re so excited to welcome walk-up paddlers on Wednesday evenings at the Boathouse during the Boathouse Jams! Paddling will be 6:30 - 8pm July 2, 9, 23 and August 6. A great opportunity for week-night paddle adventures!
⋆✴︎ Celebrate the 4th of July with a little bit of history and a lot of fun on the water! ✴︎°
Join us for a guided paddle that touches on Brooklyn's Revolutionary war history and enjoy a special holiday trip on the harbor.
7/4 2:30pm
Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (2 19th St.)
Tix Req (Eventbrite)
Join us for a guided paddle that touches on Brooklyn's Revolutionary war history and enjoy a special holiday trip on the harbor.
7/4 2:30pm
Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (2 19th St.)
Tix Req (Eventbrite)
July 1, 2025 at 11:15 AM
⋆✴︎ Celebrate the 4th of July with a little bit of history and a lot of fun on the water! ✴︎°
Join us for a guided paddle that touches on Brooklyn's Revolutionary war history and enjoy a special holiday trip on the harbor.
7/4 2:30pm
Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (2 19th St.)
Tix Req (Eventbrite)
Join us for a guided paddle that touches on Brooklyn's Revolutionary war history and enjoy a special holiday trip on the harbor.
7/4 2:30pm
Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (2 19th St.)
Tix Req (Eventbrite)
What fun at the boathouse this weekend for the launch of the new Unheard-of//Ensemble sound paddle! The sound paddle will be available at all of our walk-ups for the season. Just scan the QR code and launch! We'll even have little speakers you can pair your phone with for your paddle.
June 30, 2025 at 5:51 PM
What fun at the boathouse this weekend for the launch of the new Unheard-of//Ensemble sound paddle! The sound paddle will be available at all of our walk-ups for the season. Just scan the QR code and launch! We'll even have little speakers you can pair your phone with for your paddle.
🌊 Take Action for a Swimmable, Fishable Gowanus Canal! 🌊
Add your name to our letter urging NY State to give the Gowanus Canal the strongest water quality protections! Sign here: forms.gle/rv1U4NrDvxAZ... (Deadline: TONIGHT, June 26!)
Add your name to our letter urging NY State to give the Gowanus Canal the strongest water quality protections! Sign here: forms.gle/rv1U4NrDvxAZ... (Deadline: TONIGHT, June 26!)
June 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM
🌊 Take Action for a Swimmable, Fishable Gowanus Canal! 🌊
Add your name to our letter urging NY State to give the Gowanus Canal the strongest water quality protections! Sign here: forms.gle/rv1U4NrDvxAZ... (Deadline: TONIGHT, June 26!)
Add your name to our letter urging NY State to give the Gowanus Canal the strongest water quality protections! Sign here: forms.gle/rv1U4NrDvxAZ... (Deadline: TONIGHT, June 26!)
We're launching a sound paddle with @unheardofensemble on Sunday, and you can be the first to take it for a spin! Join us throughout the day on Sunday the 29th (12-4:30) for a paddle, and then on land for a live performance celebrating the launch. We can't wait!
June 25, 2025 at 3:41 PM
We're launching a sound paddle with @unheardofensemble on Sunday, and you can be the first to take it for a spin! Join us throughout the day on Sunday the 29th (12-4:30) for a paddle, and then on land for a live performance celebrating the launch. We can't wait!
Join us for FREE walk-up paddling on the Gowanus Canal on June 21st! No experience needed—just bring your sense of fun and curiosity. All ages welcome!
Paddling runs from our 2nd St. Dock (165 2nd St) 3-6pm. First come first served, no reservations needed. See you on the water! 🚣♂️💦
Paddling runs from our 2nd St. Dock (165 2nd St) 3-6pm. First come first served, no reservations needed. See you on the water! 🚣♂️💦
June 20, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Join us for FREE walk-up paddling on the Gowanus Canal on June 21st! No experience needed—just bring your sense of fun and curiosity. All ages welcome!
Paddling runs from our 2nd St. Dock (165 2nd St) 3-6pm. First come first served, no reservations needed. See you on the water! 🚣♂️💦
Paddling runs from our 2nd St. Dock (165 2nd St) 3-6pm. First come first served, no reservations needed. See you on the water! 🚣♂️💦
Monthly meeting time! Socialize with the Dredgers on Thursday June 19th at our BUNKER (2 19th St, off of 3rd Ave) for a casual volunteer orientation, member catch-up and paddle! We’ll gather at 6:30 to start the orientation and aim to load boats around 7:15.
#paddlegowanus #paddlebrooklyn
#paddlegowanus #paddlebrooklyn
June 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Monthly meeting time! Socialize with the Dredgers on Thursday June 19th at our BUNKER (2 19th St, off of 3rd Ave) for a casual volunteer orientation, member catch-up and paddle! We’ll gather at 6:30 to start the orientation and aim to load boats around 7:15.
#paddlegowanus #paddlebrooklyn
#paddlegowanus #paddlebrooklyn
Canoe camp!! Weekend one was a blast, we can't wait for round two with our intrepid campers. Our cohort will 'graduate' from camp as Steward Members for the rest of the season, with the skills to help plan, assist and guide tours and activities. We can't wait!
June 14, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Canoe camp!! Weekend one was a blast, we can't wait for round two with our intrepid campers. Our cohort will 'graduate' from camp as Steward Members for the rest of the season, with the skills to help plan, assist and guide tours and activities. We can't wait!
7th Annual Pride Paddle!! What a gorgeous night, what a wonderful crew, what a beautiful paddle. We got to honor Brendan Donohoe of @loaferscocktailbar as our Grand Marshal, pick perfectly ripe mulberries on Rebar Beach, paddle with friends new and old. 🛶 🏳️🌈
📸 by @nvphotos.bsky.social
📸 by @nvphotos.bsky.social
June 13, 2025 at 11:21 AM
7th Annual Pride Paddle!! What a gorgeous night, what a wonderful crew, what a beautiful paddle. We got to honor Brendan Donohoe of @loaferscocktailbar as our Grand Marshal, pick perfectly ripe mulberries on Rebar Beach, paddle with friends new and old. 🛶 🏳️🌈
📸 by @nvphotos.bsky.social
📸 by @nvphotos.bsky.social
What a gorgeous night last night for our full Strawberry Moon paddle! Beautiful weather, a great paddle crew, nights like this are what keep us doing what we do. Thanks for sharing these photos with us Lexi!
Our next full-moon paddle is Thursday, July 10th. Join us then!
#gowanusdredgers
Our next full-moon paddle is Thursday, July 10th. Join us then!
#gowanusdredgers
June 11, 2025 at 12:11 PM
What a gorgeous night last night for our full Strawberry Moon paddle! Beautiful weather, a great paddle crew, nights like this are what keep us doing what we do. Thanks for sharing these photos with us Lexi!
Our next full-moon paddle is Thursday, July 10th. Join us then!
#gowanusdredgers
Our next full-moon paddle is Thursday, July 10th. Join us then!
#gowanusdredgers
🌈✨ Paddle with Pride on June 12 ✨🌈
Join us for our 7th Annual Pride Paddle as we celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride on the beautiful waters of Gowanus Bay and the lower Canal.
Meet at our 19th St. Bunker Launch site (end of 19th St / off 3rd Ave.) at Gowanus Bay (Registration via eventbrite required)
Join us for our 7th Annual Pride Paddle as we celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride on the beautiful waters of Gowanus Bay and the lower Canal.
Meet at our 19th St. Bunker Launch site (end of 19th St / off 3rd Ave.) at Gowanus Bay (Registration via eventbrite required)
June 9, 2025 at 11:23 AM
🌈✨ Paddle with Pride on June 12 ✨🌈
Join us for our 7th Annual Pride Paddle as we celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride on the beautiful waters of Gowanus Bay and the lower Canal.
Meet at our 19th St. Bunker Launch site (end of 19th St / off 3rd Ave.) at Gowanus Bay (Registration via eventbrite required)
Join us for our 7th Annual Pride Paddle as we celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride on the beautiful waters of Gowanus Bay and the lower Canal.
Meet at our 19th St. Bunker Launch site (end of 19th St / off 3rd Ave.) at Gowanus Bay (Registration via eventbrite required)
Looking for a magical way to spend a Tuesday night? Come paddle with us under the Full Moon! Join us for June's Full-Moon Paddle, launching from our 19th St. Dock (2 19th St). Tickets are required, available via eventbrite.
#gowanuscanal #fullmoon #gowanusdredgers #strawberrymoon
#gowanuscanal #fullmoon #gowanusdredgers #strawberrymoon
June 6, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Looking for a magical way to spend a Tuesday night? Come paddle with us under the Full Moon! Join us for June's Full-Moon Paddle, launching from our 19th St. Dock (2 19th St). Tickets are required, available via eventbrite.
#gowanuscanal #fullmoon #gowanusdredgers #strawberrymoon
#gowanuscanal #fullmoon #gowanusdredgers #strawberrymoon
Our boathouse art shows (curated by the wonderful Pam Wong) start up again this month!
"Rhythm & Flow" by David Barthold and Josh Lambert brings together the vibrant, material-driven practices both artists in a dynamic dialogue of structure, motion, and pattern. Come by and check it out!
"Rhythm & Flow" by David Barthold and Josh Lambert brings together the vibrant, material-driven practices both artists in a dynamic dialogue of structure, motion, and pattern. Come by and check it out!
June 5, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Our boathouse art shows (curated by the wonderful Pam Wong) start up again this month!
"Rhythm & Flow" by David Barthold and Josh Lambert brings together the vibrant, material-driven practices both artists in a dynamic dialogue of structure, motion, and pattern. Come by and check it out!
"Rhythm & Flow" by David Barthold and Josh Lambert brings together the vibrant, material-driven practices both artists in a dynamic dialogue of structure, motion, and pattern. Come by and check it out!