A Branch of Shawano Pathways

Upcoming Events

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Weekly Paddles


Road Trip to Lake Columbia

  • Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
  • Time: 12:00 PM
  • Location: Public boat landing off County Road V, Poynette, WI 53955
  • Kayak two hours, then lunch together.


Shawano Paddlers Meeting

  • Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
  • Time: 5:00 PM
  • Location: Melanie's house (bring your own beverage)
  • Email shawanopaddlers@gmail.com if you'd like to attend.


Wolf River Channel Clean Up

  • Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026
  • Time: 12:00 PM
  • Location: Lighthouse Bar and Grill, W6440 Gumaer Road, Shawano, WI 54166
  • Kayak for two hours and collect trash.  Bags, gloves, and light snacks provided.  Bring your own grabber/tongs.  Lunch afterward at Lighthouse Bar and Grill (on your own).


Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day

  • Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
  • Posters and talking points available at April meeting


Wolf River Paddle & Mile Marker Installation

  • Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
  • Time: TBD
  • Location: Judd Park, 1121 South Water Street, Shawano, WI 54166
  • Paddle from Judd Park to Waukechon Riverside Park (CCC) and place mile markers on the right side of the river.


Weekly Paddles Begin

  • Date: Week of May 18, 2026
  • See the Weekly Paddles page for information about informal paddles after April meeting plans dates and locations.


Sunset Paddle at Navarino Flowage

  • Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
  • Time: 6:00 PM
  • Location: Navarino Nature Center, W5646 Lindsten Road, Shiocton, WI 54170
  • Fee: $11 for online registration (due to CC fees), or $10 per person paid in person in advance
  • Join Navarino Nature Center staff and Shawano Paddlers for an "Easy Sunset Paddle" on the Navarino Wildlife Area.  Fee includes naturalist guide information, canoe, paddles and PFD.  Meet at Navarino Nature Center at 6:00 PM.  Restrooms are available only at the nature center.  RSVP by Friday, May 23rd.  You may bring your own canoe or kayak -- Fee still applies.  Rain date is Wednesday, May 28, 2026.


SunDrop Dayz Volunteering

  • Date: June 5-7, 2026
  • This is our biggest fundraising opportunity of the year and essential to offsetting the cost of our events.  If you're able to volunteer for an of the listed shifts, please email shawanopaddlers@gmail.com to let know.  Your help makes a tremendous difference.
  • We still need volunteers for the following:
  • Friday, June 5th: 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM - Trash Removal (2 volunteers needed)
  • Saturday, June 6th: 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM - Trash Removal (4 volunteers needed)
  • Saturday, June 6th: 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM - Wristband Sales (3 volunteers needed, must be 18+)


Red Barn at Charlie's County Market Volunteer Opportunity


Oconto River: Underhill to Riverside County Park

  • Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
  • Time: 8:00 AM
  • Location: To be determined


Waupaca Chain of Lakes

  • Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
  • Time: 8:00 AM
  • Location: Knight Lane Landing, N2417 Knight Lane, Waupaca, WI 54981
  • Fee: $5 for parking
  • Road trip to Knight's Landing.  Plan for 8 hours of kayaking and lunch (own cost) at Indian Crossing Casino.


Smalley Beach Bash Volunteer Opportunity

  • Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
  • Time: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • In the past we did a canoe sinking and flipping activity.  We're looking for someone to take this volunteer opportunity on and run it.
  • We could do a paddle from Smalley Beach Bash afterward.


Judd Park Paddle and Potluck

  • Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
  • Time: 2:00 PM


Washington Lake Full Moon Kayak Paddle

  • Date: Monday, September 21, 2026
  • Time: 6:00 PM
  • Location: Boat launch at W4925 Stark Road, Shawano, WI 54166
  • Must have required legal lighting.


Wolf River Paddle & Mile Marker Removal

  • Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
  • Time: 10:00 AM
  • Location: Judd Park, 1121 South Water Street, Shawano, WI 54166
  • Paddle from Judd Park to Waukechon Riverside Park (CCC) and remove mile markers on the right side of the river.