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Eighth annual Canoe to Work Day expands with weeklong celebration

Eighth annual Canoe to Work Day expands with weeklong celebration

Eighth annual Canoe to Work Day expands with weeklong celebration

It’s back and bigger than ever!

Sheila McKinley, Director of Planning for Christopher B. Burke Engineering, and Leah K. Nahmias, Director of Programs and Community Engagement for Indiana Humanities, preview the week-long celebrations in conjunction with the eighth annual Canoe to Work Day on Friday, June 7. 

Eighth annual Canoe to Work Day expands with weeklong celebration

Burke Engineering has partnered with the City of Indianapolis, Hamilton County Tourism, Inc., Visit Indy and Indiana Humanities to expand this year’s Canoe to Work festivities and add in the free public pop up events during the week. 

A free film screening of locally produced and shot films all about the White River will take place at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater in Fishers on Thursday, June 6 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Complimentary drinks and snacks will be provided during this lunch-hour event. Visit https://whiteriverfilmsfishers.eventbrite.com to learn more and RSVP. 

Eighth annual Canoe to Work Day expands with weeklong celebration

Canoe to Work Day kicks off at 7 a.m. in the Indianapolis metro area. Additional groups are slated to enjoy Canoe to Work Day across the state, from St. Joseph’s River in the north to the Wabash River to the south. This year’s organizers are encouraging all of Indiana to get out and enjoy the White River during the first week of June – from a riverfront walk in Strawtown Koteewi Park and a stop at the Conner Prairie Overlook to a stroll of the Efroymson Riverfront Garden and Canoe Launch on the grounds of the Indianapolis Art Center and everything in between.

About Burke Engineering: 
Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LLC specializes in the planning, design and construction management of municipal and private infrastructure projects including stormwater, flood control, wastewater, environmental management, transportation and recreation. The firm was established by Christopher B. Burke, Ph.D., P.E. in 1986 and includes more than 50 professionals in offices in Indianapolis, South Bend, Crown Point and Columbus. Get more information at http://cbbel-in.com/canoe/

About Indiana Humanities:
Indiana Humanities connects people, open minds and enriches lives by creating and facilitating programs that encourage Hoosiers to think, read and talk. Go to https://indianahumanities.org for more information.