Thank you for joining us on the kayak tour - your support helps strengthen our contributions to economic development work in the North Branch.

Please prepare in advance for the kayak tour by bringing a water bottle, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a snack if needed. This tour will leave from the Eastbank Club at 500 N Kingsbury at 10am, and this 4.5 mile paddle will return two hours later, at the same launch point.

Wateriders will give a 10-minute demonstration, match people with either double or single rider kayaks, and provide lifejackets. This ride is open to attendees at every level of kayaking experience!

Following the ride, we invite everyone to join us for an optional walking tour of the area west of Goose Island, where construction of the bridge projects has created a challenging environment for our businesses.

We will also talk about Prairie Material's nearby concrete yard, the largest one in the State of Illinois, and see progress on the construction of Bally's Casino, which is on track to open in 2027.

This walk and transit tour will lead us to Jerk. Jamaican Barbecue. We will share about the business's development at this unique junction of the river, and attendees are invited to have lunch on their own.

One and two-person kayaks will be available. If you happen to own a kayak, you’re welcome to bring it and join the event.

Parking is available. Drive into the left entrance of the parking structure at 360 W Hubbard Street (the ramp is sloped downwards). Take a ticket on your way into the garage. Exit through the lobby, walk across the street towards the East Bank Club, and around to the riverwalk!

Proceeds support Wateriders Kayaks and the neighborhood economic development work of North Branch Works. Donations are welcome at our website: northbranchworks.org.

Stay posted on day-of updates through our Instagram page: @northbranchworks, please reach out to phoebe@northbranchworks.org for more information.

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