Madison Area Outdoor Group

We look forward to seeing many of you at tomorrow's Spring Equinox Bonfire and picnic at Token Creek County Park. We'll get the fire going around 6pm and douse it no later than 945pm. Bring a camp chair and any food and beverage you wish to consume or share. RSVP on Meetup if you have a moment, but feel free to just show up!

Join the Mad City Paddlers for our Spring Into Paddling event on Saturday, March 21 at the Ironworks Building at Goodman Community Center (149 Waubesa St, Madison). We'll have a gear sale/swap going during the entire event with a series of sessions on topics relevant to kayaking.

Sessions are as follows:
11:00-11:45am - Potluck-style lunch/snacks and socializing, introductions
Noon - 12:45pm - Using the Mad City Paddlers website (only relevant if you are a member or decide to join)
1:00 - 1:45pm - How to Have a Good Day Paddling - paddler responsibilities, necessary gear, and shuttle/access point process and etiquette along with weather preparation
2:00 - 2:45pm - Static display of different types of canoes and kayaks with informal discussion of design and performance characteristics, safe loading and securing of boats on vehicles and trailers.

All sessions are open the public at large - you don't have to be an MCP member. Attend any or all sessions - come and go as you please. Each presentation will be 30 to 35 minutes with a 15 minute Q&A afterward. Indoor sessions will take place in the Bolz A room of the Ironworks building. The last session as well as boat sales and swaps will be outside in the courtyard.

For more information, visit

Mad City Paddlers - Home A paddling club based in Madison, Wisconsin, devoted to pursuing paddle sports of every sort.

Just a reminder that we have a bonfire tonight at Token Creek County Park at 6pm. Feel free to arrive as late as 830pm. More details are on the Meetup website and app. We'll be at the fire pit near shelter 2, which is first one on the left.