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 S 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+)