Jul 18, 2026

Wayfarers Paddle & Picnic

Event Details

Wayfarers Paddle & Picnic

When: Saturday, July 18th, 10:00am to 12:00pm
Where: Wingra Boats
Cost:  Free if you bring your own canoe/kayak/SUP. Rentals available from Madison Boats (pricing for the initial hour – single kayak: $16, tandem kayak: $22, canoe: $22, SUP: $16). See more info at madisonboats.com

Join the Wayfarers for a casual paddle and picnic outing at Lake Wingra in Madison! First-time or seasoned paddlers welcome. You can bring your own paddle craft, or rent from Madison Boats (day of or book ahead of time).

We will take a casual paddle around the lake (bring your binoculars if you want to paddle & bird!) and then hang out either at the Wingra Boats shelter or in the park afterwards. Bring your own picnic/snacks OR you can order a variety of food from the Madison Boats concession stand. The Wayfarers will provide a small selection of light snacks to share.

Event Details

Jul 18, 2026

10:00am

Wingra Boats

824 Knickerbocker St, Madison, WI, US, 53711

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For any questions leading up to the event, please contact Naomi Hadley
naomi.hadley@wisconservation.org

Photo of Wayfarers 2021 paddle trip by Lindsey Taylor.