Events started on Saturday and go through the 21st!
The month of June will feature a series of fun, eco-conscious, community events. Featuring paddles, clean-up events and more, highlights include:
Thursday, June 11
6:30 a.m.-7:30 a.m. Paddle to Work Day, departing from Olin Park and ending at Law Park, with times varying at additional locations. Register your participation and secure a spot in a 25-foot voyageur canoe at www.takeastakeinthelakes.com/events/PaddleToWork.aspxSaturday, June 13
9 a.m.-noon 22nd annual Take a Stake in the Lakes Clean-Up, Information Center Memorial Union – Alumni Pier located between Red Gym and Memorial Union on Lake Mendota: Volunteer shoreline cleanup of Lakes Mendota and Kegonsa, along with other places across the county.Sunday, June 14
All-day Lower Wisconsin Riverway 20th Anniversary Paddle from Prairie du Sac to Arena. Paddle in a replica voyageur canoe along the 14-mile stretch that makes up Dane County’s northwestern border. Mark Cupp, Lower Wisconsin State Riverway Board Executive Director, will share information about the Riverway’s achievements over the past 20 years and other interesting Wisconsin River facts along the way. For more information or to register, go here.Thursday, June 18
5:30 p.m. at the Madison Club, Terrace Room, Dane County Waters Champions Awards Ceremony. Recognizing how groups and individuals are working to protect and enhance Dane County’s water resources. For more information, contact Marcia Hartwig at (608) 224-3746.Saturday, June 20
9:00 a.m. – noon 22nd annual Take a Stake in the Lakes Clean-Up, Information Center at Law Park: Volunteer shoreline clean-up of Lakes Monona, Waubesa and Wingra.For more information, and a full schedule of events, visit www.takeastakeinthelakes.com.
