Saturday, June 02, 2012
Arboretum Wingra Oak Savana Work Party
Help improve native habitat and help native plants thrive by removing invasive plant species in an oak savana near the shore of Lake Wingra.Time and Place: 9:00 AM to noon, Wingra Oak Savana at the UW Arboretum, meet at the parking lot on Arbor Drive, just off Monroe Street, Madison
Contact:Marian Farrior, mlfarrior@uwarboretum.org www.uwarboretum.org
Madison Scuba's Stake in the Lakes Underwater Clean Up Dive
Madison Scuba offers a unique opportunity to local divers through our Stake in the Lakes Clean Up Dive. On Saturday, June 2, 2012 we will give back to the lakes that support our pastime by participating in an underwater clean up just off the Monona Terrace. Participants should bring lift bags to help raise heavy objects and mesh bags to collect trash. Non-divers can participate in shoreline clean up as well!Time and Place: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Law Park (next to the Monona Terrace). Look for the big red scuba truck.
Contact:Kim Olson, (608) 279-3908, kim@madisonscuba.com
Saturday, June 09, 2012
Paddle for the Polar Bears
Want to learn how to Stand Up Paddle (SUP) all while benefiting a good cause? Paddle for the Polar Bears is where it’s at!
Here in Madison, Wisconsin we have the incredibly awesome, unbelievably FREE Henry Vilas Zoo and our polar bears (and seals!) need a new home. Paddle for the Polar Bears is a lesson-based benefit held on varying dates throughout the summer that provides 50% of proceeds to building the new, state-of-the-art Arctic Passage.
Our instructors are seasoned standup paddlers who will have you paddling comfortably within the first 10 minutes (yes, it’s THAT easy!).
All equipment included. Our 1 ¼-hour course will teach you:
a. How to find the sweet spot for balance and comfort
b. Paddling technique
c. Basic turning technique
You will also have the opportunity to demo several different boards at the end of your lesson session! Please dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather. While we don’t expect you to get wet (ie, fall in the water), there’s always that slight chance.
Participants can also help support the Henry Vilas Zoo by renting any boat from Wingra Boats during Paddle for the Polar Bears, and $2 per boat rental will be donated to the Zoo. Wingra Boats is located adjacent to the event site. Thank you for your support! Learn more at www.paddleboardspecialists.com/info_events.asp
Time and Place: Your choice of three times: 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, or 12:30 PM at Wingra Park on Lake Wingra, Madison
Contact:Gary Stone, (877) 473-1199 info@paddleboardspecialist.com
Dane County Breakfast on the Farm
Fun, family-friendly activites on the farm including: Full breakfast, horse-drawn wagon rides, face painting, music, water quality displays. Learn how farmers participate in an experiment to improve water quality. Admision fee is free for ages 0 - 2, $4 for ages 2-11, $7 for ages 12 and up.Time and Place: 7:30 am to 12 noon. Kellercrest Registered Holsteins, Inc. 1141 County Hwy JG South, Mount Horeb
Contact:Jennifer Kuhn (608) 577-8990 http://www.danecountydairy.com/breakfast-on-the-farm/
Arboretum Core Area Work Party
Help improve native habitat and help native plants thrive by removing invasive plant species near Curtis Prairie, one of the oldest prairie restorations in the world. Learn how the Arboretum is managing stormwater for the Lake Wingra watershed.Time and Place: 9:00 AM to noon Core Area at the UW Arboretum. Meet at the Visitor Center front steps, Madison
Contact:Marian Farrior, mlfarrior@wisc.edu www.uwarboretum.org
25th Annual Take a Stake in the Lakes Clean-Up Event
Spring cleaning for the lakes, brought toy ou by community groups, businesses, citizens and the Dane County Lakes & Watershed Commision. Clean shorelines, haul weeds, mark storm drains and more on Lakes Mendota and Kegonsa.Time and Place: 9 a.m.-noon, on and near Lakes Mendota and Kegonsa
Contact:Rhea Stangel-Maier, 608-224-3601, stangel-maier@countyofdane.com
Token Creek Water Trail Volunteer Day
Work with Capitol Water Trails to remove downed tree limbs and manmade refuse from the Token Creek Water Trail. Use your canoe or kayak or reserve one of ours (first come first served). Remote areas and lots of paddling. No one under 16 years of age! We provide the tools and drinking water. Wear work gear and bring gloves, waders if you have them. Token Creek provides the largest flow into Lake Mendota and the Yahara chain of lakes.Time and Place: 9 AM SHARP! Token Creek County Park canoe launch
Contact:Steve Falter (608) 223-0995 cwt@capitolwatertrails.org
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Fools Flotilla to the Yahara Waterfront Festival
HEAR YE! HEAR YE! Let it be declared that on this day of Sunday the tenth of June there will take place upon that good water known as the Yahara, a grand flotilla of fools. Verily will those vessels known as "canoes" be adorned by all good gentlemen and ladies who would care to join this waterborne parade to attend the faire at Waterfront on the shores of Lake Monona. Costume up yourselves, dress up your boat, your kids and the dog too. Float from the dam at Lake Mendota to Yahara Place Park on Yahara Place, site of the Festival. Prizes awarded for the most foolish of fools among you. All are welcome to participate in the Yahara River Canoe Race at 12 noon.Time and Place: Meet at 9:30 am, in the water by 10:30 am. Tenney Park, parking lot along Thornton Avenue just below the Sherman Street bridge (not the ice skating parking lot). Arrive at Tenney with your boats and bodies already decorated or with decorations in hand.
Contact:River Alliance of Wisconsin http://www.wisconsinrivers.org/ (608) 260-9799
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Celebrate the Lakes with a Night at the "Duck Pond"
Join the Madison Sail & Power Squadron as we celebrate our lakes with a night at the "Duck Pond" as the Madison Mallards take on the Battle Creek Bombers.
Two ticket options: 1) $16 includes all you can eat ballpark food (hot dogs, burgers, brats, potato salad, chips, coleslaw) and unlimited fountain soda and water for one hour before the game. 2) $20 includes everything in option one plus unlimited beer for one hour before the game.
Tickets must be purchased through the online portal below and will be available until May 30th.
To purchase tickets:
go to www.mallardsgroups.com
Enter: SaveOurLakes
At the bottom of the page click BUY
Choose your seats (green are available). Contact Tyler Isham (608) 246-4277 if questions.
Time and Place: Game starts at 7:05 PM at the Madison Mallards Ballpark 2920 North Sherman Ave, Madison. Tailgate (food and drink) for one hour before the game. Tickets must be ordered by May 1 online.
Contact:Tyler Isham (608) 246-4277 tyler@mallardsbaseball.com
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Dane County Waters Champion Award Ceremony
Groups and individuals are officially recognized by the Dane County Lakes & Watershed Commission at this annual event for the work they have done to protect and enhance Dane County's water resources.
Time and Place: 3-4 p.m., Wingra Park, Jazz in the Park
Contact:Dane County Office of Lakes & Watersheds, lakes@countyofdane.com, 608-224-3730
Token Creek Water Trail Volunteer Day
Work with Capitol Water Trails to remove downed tree limbs and manmade refuse from the Token Creek water trail. Bring your own canoe or kayak or reserve one of ours (first come first served). Remote areas and lots of paddling. No one under 16 years of age! We provide the tools and drinking water. Wear work gear and bring gloves, waders if you have them. Token Creek provides the largest flow into Lake Mendota and the Yahara chain of lakes.Time and Place: 9:00 AM SHARP! Meet at the Token Creek County Park canoe launch.
Contact:Steve Falter (608) 223-0995 cwt@capitolwatertrails.org
Friends of Monona Bay Monthly Shoreline Cleanup
Pick up trash along the shoreline and in the water of Monona Bay. Pull thistle, mustard weed and burdock.Time and Place: 9:00 AM to noon Brittingham Park Boathouse and Bernies Beach
Contact:Nina Emerson (608) 265-3411 (w) (608) 698-9708 (cell) ninaj@wisc.edu
Arboretum Grady Tract Work Party
Help improve native habitat and help native plants thrive by removing invasive plant species in the Grady Tract of the Arboretum. Learn how the Arboretum is managing stormwater for the Lake Wingra watershed.Time and Place: 9:00 AM to noon, Grady Tract at the UW Arboretum; meet at the parking lot on the corner of Seminole Highway and the West Beltline Frontage Road, Madison
Contact:Marian Farrior, mlfarrior@wisc.edu www.uwarboretum.org
Saturday, June 23, 2012
TEAMSurviror Inc. Capital Lakes DragonFest
What’s a dragon boat festival? This popular summertime event is a proven crowd pleaser. A dragon boat festival features 40 foot-long boats – each filled with 20 people paddling in unison, a steersman, and a drummer. Three teams race each other along a watery course, while bringing friends, family and community together for a common cause.
In 2011, more than 700 paddlers and 1000 spectators from corporations, businesses, schools and family teams “paddled with a purpose” on Lake Wingra. This year, we anticipate having 39 boats with more than 1,500 paddlers registering for our biggest year yet.
June 23, 2012 marks the date for the 3rd Annual Capital Lakes DragonFest! TEAMSurvivor Madison, Inc. and UW Carbone Cancer Center are partnering in this year's festival. Join us for the family friendly event.
- Family friendly fun
- Festival style atmosphere
- Proceeds from the event benefit TEAMSurvivor Madison, Inc.
and the UW-Carbone Cancer Center
See http://www.capitallakesdragonfest.com for more informationTime and Place: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Vilas Park/Lake Wingra
Contact:Teresa Sprecher, (608) 234-1209, teamsurvivormadison@yahoo.com www.capitallakesdragonfest.com
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