RHB’s upstanding coordinators have a double purpose: Get urbanites out on the water and help breathe life back into Brooklyn’s aquatic ecosystem. Like many other organizations, RHB has a free walk-up kayaking program—but there are no idle hands here.
Head to Louis J. Valentino Jr. Park and Pier for free, public kayaking offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Programming's open on Thursday evenings and Sunday afteroons (find the full schedule here). After you explore the cove on a short paddle, you can join the group in its beach cleanup. Knowing that you’re helping keep the area thriving will make your 15-to-20-minute paddle even sweeter.