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By David Snell

Date: Friday, September 26
Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Where: Washington Park, 1859 N. 40th St.

(For adults & teens) This beginner-friendly paddling experience is on the calm waters of Washington Park Lagoon. Together, we’ll learn key safety tips, how to properly fit a life jacket, and practice foundational kayaking skills including basic strokes, steering, and stopping techniques.

We’ll help beginners feel more comfortable navigating on the water—whether you’re paddling for the first time or the first time in a long time!

Kayaks and lifejackets are provided. Please wear closed-toe shoes that can get wet and bring a full bottle of water.

We’ll launch from a hard surface edge at the lagoon. Participants will work together to carry boats to and from the water, so come ready for moderate physical activity including lifting, bending, reaching, and crouching.

Learn more and register: urbanecologycenter.org/calendar/event.

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Post From Community: Kayaking for Beginners

by Milwaukee NNS Reader Submission, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
September 22, 2025

<h1>Post From Community: Kayaking for Beginners</h1>
<p class="byline">by Milwaukee NNS Reader Submission, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />September 22, 2025</p>
<p class="has-background" style="background-color: #e5e5e575"><em>Editor’s note: Post From Community is the place for community announcements and event postings. If you have a community-oriented event you feel our readers would be interested in, please </em><a href="/submit-a-story/"><strong><em>submit here</em></strong></a>.</p>
<p>By David Snell</p>
<p><strong>Date:</strong> Friday, September 26<br />
<strong>Time:</strong> 5:30 - 7 p.m.<br />
<strong>Where:</strong> Washington Park, 1859 N. 40th St.</p>
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<p>(For adults &amp; teens) This beginner-friendly paddling experience is on the calm waters of Washington Park Lagoon. Together, we’ll learn key safety tips, how to properly fit a life jacket, and practice foundational kayaking skills including basic strokes, steering, and stopping techniques.</p>
<p>We’ll help beginners feel more comfortable navigating on the water—whether you're paddling for the first time or the first time in a long time!</p>
<p>Kayaks and lifejackets are provided. Please wear closed-toe shoes that can get wet and bring a full bottle of water.</p>
<p>We'll launch from a hard surface edge at the lagoon. Participants will work together to carry boats to and from the water, so come ready for moderate physical activity including lifting, bending, reaching, and crouching.</p>
<p>Learn more and register: <a href="https://www.urbanecologycenter.org/calendar/event?id=3081">urbanecologycenter.org/calendar/event</a>.</p>
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