Shiawassee River Cleanup May 16th & 17th
2026-05-16 00:00 - 2026-05-17 23:59 (America/Detroit) | Michigan
The Shiawassee River Cleanup Event is planned for May 16th & 17th, 2026 at 8AM. We need all the help we can get. Crews will work on various section of the Shiawassee River from Holly to Byron. Sign up at https://headwaterstrailsinc.org/shiawassee-river-cleanup/.

Learn to Kayak Class - May 23rd - has been cancelled.
2026-05-23 11:00 - 15:00 | Eagle’s Wooden Park, Walmer St, Linden, MI, 48451, United States
Learn to Kayak Class – May 23rd – Cancelled
Our Learn to Kayak class scheduled for Saturday has been canceled because of low registration (3 people) and expected cool, wet weather. We will be offering a mini class before our Thursday Moonlight Paddle at 5:45. Please send an email to paddling@keepersoftheshiawassee.org if you will be taking part and if you will need a kayak.

Keepers of the Shiawassee is offering a learn to kayak class on Saturday, May 23 at the Linden Eagles Wooden Park pavilion at 11:00 followed by a paddle on the Linden Mill Pond. This $20 class will be taught by an ACA certified instructor with over 15 years of experience.She will help you get off to a great start on your water adventures whether you have been kayaking for a few years or are just starting out. Learn how to safely get in and out of your kayak and how using the foot braces and a basic forward stroke can make your paddling more efficient and less tiring. The instructor will discuss types of kayaks and which is best for your type of paddling, safety equipment and how to transport your boat. You will learn how to tell when it is safe to paddle and how to stay safe once on the water (no crowding on winding rivers). After “class” instruction we’ll move to the Linden Mill Pond to practice. Experienced paddlers will be on the water with you to give further instructions.You can bring your own boat or we will have kayaks, paddles and life-jackets (PFDs) for use through Shiawassee River Shuttle. This class is for persons 12 years to adults. Please pre-register at https://keepersoftheshiawassee.org/learn-to-kayak-reg/ and indicate whether or not you will need a boat. We cannot guarantee a boat will be available if you do not register in advance.
Paddle more, worry less!!!
Eagle’s Wooden Park Location URL: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zsWcxYRFJfs4E53m8(42.815774328427196, -83.78467142366082)
Linden Mill Pond Launch Location URL: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8fcTHXRNTVpw2HLr5Tickner St, Linden(42.815800952687134, -83.7806023322558)

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Moonlight Paddle - Seven Lakes State Park - May 28th
2026-05-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Michigan
Moonlight Paddle – Seven Lakes State Park

Update: Our Learn to Kayak class scheduled for Saturday has been canceled because of low registration (3 people) and expected cool, wet weather. We will be offering a mini class before our Thursday Moonlight Paddle at 5:45. Please send an email to paddling@keepersoftheshiawassee.org if you will be taking part and if you will need a kayak

For the moonlight paddle, arrive in time to have everyone in the water with paddle wet by 6:30pm. We will meet at the boat launch on Big Seven Lake to to paddle this beautiful non-motorized lake. As always you must have and WEAR a properly fitting PFD in order to participate. Sunset is at 9:03. We should be off the water before that time but bring lights for your boat just in case. Moonrise will be at 7pm.

After the paddle we hope you will join us at Red Devil in Holly for fellowship and food!

Paddle more, worry less!!!
Contact the organizer for more info.Location URL: https://maps.app.goo.gl/F5V5oFgLkjeQCQb18Coordinates: (42.80945394344518, -83.66599477347138)

LAFF Pathways Paddle and Pedal- Downtown Linden, MI - June 13th
2026-06-13 10:00 - 20:00 | Linden Mill Pond Launch, 304 Tickner Street, Linden, MI, 48451, United States
LAFF Pathways Paddle and Pedal Festival https://www.laffpathways.com/paddle-and-pedalat Linden Mill Pond
Register on line at https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=129698&eventId=1126766 $25
This is not a Keepers of the Shiawassee Event.

Shiawassee River Water Trail Coalition Meeting - June 18th
2026-06-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Shiawassee County Fairgrounds, 2900 E. Hibbard Road, Corunna, Michigan, 48817, United States
The Shiawassee River Water Trail Coalition will be meeting at the Shiawassee County Fairgrounds in Corunna, MI, just south of Corunna Road (M 21)

Headwaters Trails Paddle with Friends - Holly, MI - June 27th
2026-06-20 12:00 - 16:00 | Fish Lake Road Kayak/Canoe Launch, 15467 Fish Lake Rd, Holly, Michigan, 48442, United States
Paddle With Friends, Hosted by Headwaters Trails, is an opportunity to paddle with like minded folks from the Fishlake Rd paddle launch in Holly to Bush Park in Fenton. We will have a presentation and info tent south of river where you can learn about trail development in the area. There will be a short portage at the Fenton Mill Pond Dam and finish at Bush Park at the parking area on Jefferson St. Drop your boats off at Fishlake Rd and designate one person to take your vehicle to Bush Park to catch a provided shuttle back to the start.

No signup required.

Dinner Paddle - Linden Mill Pond - June 25th
2026-06-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Linden Mill Pond Launch, 304 Tickner Street, Linden, MI, 48451, United States
Dinner Paddle from Linden Mill Pond to Whiskey Glasses Saloon on Lake PonemahWe’ll paddle through the Mill Pond, Tupper Lake and Lake Ponemah to enjoy a meal and/or beverage and return.
You will need lights for the back of your boat so you can be seen but does not blind the person/s behind you.Be ready to have your boat and gear out and your vehicle parked so we can be on the water by 6:30pm.Sunset will be at 9:17pm. We should have a beautiful evening.
All trips require life jackets that fit and are properly fastened. You and your gear should not exceed the weight limit of your boat. Our river routes are scenic but may require navigating around fallen trees or portaging.
Trips are subject to change depending on the weather or other unforseen circumstances. Look for details and updates on our websites.
Paddle more, worry less!!!
Contact the organizer for more info.Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8fcTHXRNTVpw2HLr5(42.815745862266006, -83.7805808745849)

Paddle With Friends - June 27th
2026-06-27 12:00 - 16:00 | Fishlake Rd Launch, Fihlake Rd, Holly, Michigan, 48442, United States
Shuttle at 11AM, Paddles wet at Noon. Paddle With Friends, Hosted by Headwaters Trails, is an opportunity to paddle with like minded folks from the Fishlake Rd paddle launch in Holly to Bush Park in Fenton. We will have a presentation and info tent south of river where you can learn about trail development in the area. There will be a short portage at the Fenton Mill Pond Dam and finish at Bush Park at the parking area on Jefferson St. Drop your boats off at Fishlake Rd and designate one person to take your vehicle to Bush Park to catch a provided shuttle back to the start.

Saturday, June 27 is an open invitation to see how communities along the Shiawassee River have been working to improve access and amenities so that any paddler can freely use the river system.

Beginning next to the river in Holly Township at Fish Lake Road, the public is invited to bring their kayaks or canoes and launch at noon for a seven-mile paddle. The excursion will follow the national paddling trail, cross the Fenton Mill Pond, utilize the new portage near the Fenton Police Department, and end up in Bush Park. A free shuttle service will allow participants to leave their vehicles at Bush Park and return to Holly to start the trip.

The City of Fenton, Holly Township, Holly Village, Headwaters Trails and Keepers of the Shiawassee are all local members of the Shiawassee River Water Trail Coalition. Together they clear woody debris, pick up trash and conduct water quality monitoring. With grant help, each community has undertaken capital improvements. For example, porta-potties have been installed at access points in Holly, Fenton and Argentine Township. The City of Fenton is completing access and portage sites around its dam. Linden has installed a ramp to assist handicapped individuals enter and leave the river. Mile posts now mark the whole 88-mile trail. Holly Township is planning a full-service trailhead next to the Fish Lake Road access. Information about these many improvements will be on display at Fish Lake Road an hour before the paddle begins.

Come “Paddle With Friends” and enjoy this beautiful recreational opportunity that flows through the center of our communities.

No signup required.

Linden River Roast Millpond Paddle - July 17th River Roast Paddle is cancelled due to air Quality Alerts
2026-07-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Michigan
Linden River Roast Millpond Paddle is cancelled due to air quality alerts

Keepers will be paddling the Linden Millpond in rhythm to Gazebo Band Music at Linden’s River Roast Event (roundtrip). Paddles wet at 7pm at the Launch across from Sharps Funeral Home. Paddlers must wear their well-fitting PFD to participate. Boat lights are optional as the group will return to Linden’s Handicapped Launch on the Millpond and exit before dark. Please do not consume alcohol and paddle for your and other’s safety. Parking will be limited, arrive early.

Paddle more, worry less!!!

Contact the organizer for more info.Location: 304 Tickner St, Linden, MI

Location URL: https://maps.app.goo.gl/uFg7ujBowvUxY7Cy9 Coordinates: (42.81579308262975, -83.78057014553787)

Moonlight Paddle - Linden - July 30th
2026-07-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Michigan
Moonlight Paddle – Linden July 30th – location Change

The plan for the July moonlight paddle was to go from downtown Linden to the recently renovated and newly opened launch at Hogan Rd. Unfortunately we have not had enough rain to keep the river at a level high enough to paddle without scraping bottom or dragging our boats.Instead we will return to the Linden Mill Pond and paddle up to Whiskey Glasses Saloon. Meet at the Linden Mill Pond on Tickner St. in time to be unloaded, your vehicle parked, waiver signed and your paddles wet by 6:30. We’ll paddle up river into Tupper Lake then on to Ponemah to our destination. You must have and wear a properly fitting life jacket in order to participate in this paddle. We will be asking you to sign a waiver stating that you agree to wear and to keep it on.Sunset is at 8:57 and moonrise isn’t until 9:42. You will need to have lights for your boat so you can be seen by your fellow paddlers and other watercraft on the lake as we paddle back to Linden.

Paddle more, worry less!!!

Contact the organizer for more info.

Location: Behind 207 N Mill St, LindenLocation URL: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TyrAyHCbZ9KsRZ416Coordinates: (42.815887523249515, -83.78302704905526)

Indian Lake Paddle - August 8th
2026-08-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Michigan
Indian Lake Paddle – August 8th

Round trip morning paddle on Indian Lake (DNR boat access off Latson Road in Deerfield Township). Paddles wet at 10am.

Paddle more, worry less!!!

Contact the organizer for more info.

Location: Indian Lake Boat Access, Latson Rd, Howell, MILocation URL: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TyrAyHCbZ9KsRZ416Coordinates: (42.735256879532685, -83.88194966448076)

Hogan Rd Kayak Launch Brush Cleanup
2026-08-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Hogan Rd Kayak Launch, 14412 Hogan Rd, Linden, Michigan, 48451
Keepers is looking for volunteers for a Hogan Rd Kayak Launch Brush Cleanup at Hogan Road Launch, meet at 9am. Bring gloves, dress appropriately to handle brush. Volunteers are needed.

Keepers of The Shiawassee Special Board Meeting August 18th
2026-08-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Michigan
Keepers Of The Shiawassee Special Board Meeting commences at 7PM.

Contact the organizer for more info.

Moonlight Paddle Lobdell Lake - August 27th
2026-08-27 18:30 - 21:00 | Michigan
Moonlight Paddle Lobdell Lake

Our August 27th moonlight paddle will be on Lobdell Lake. Be at the DNR boat launch off Argentine Rd in time to have paddles wet by 6:30. We will kayak into Bennett Lake to see the Sand Hill Cranes fly into their nesting spot on the lake. Those who have the time and wish to extend the paddle can go on into Hoisingtion. After the paddle we will go to Cancun II in Argentine for refreshments and fellowship.

Rain is expected in the morning but the evening should be clear. Sunset is at 8:17 and a full moon moonrise is at 8:08. The evening will be cooler so dress for the weather.

As always you must have and wear a properly fitting PFD and have lights for your boat for our paddle back to the launch.

Paddle more, worry less!!!

Contact the organizer for more info.

DNR Lobdell Lake Boat Launch, S Seymour Rd, Argentine, MILocation URL: https://maps.app.goo.gl/obCYsamuMLW1ikmQ7Coordinates: (42.78608543457374, -83.84110103409363)

Hogan Rd Kayak Launch Ribbon Cutting
2026-09-01 17:30 | Hogan Rd Kayak Launch, 14412 Hogan Rd, Linden, Michigan, 48451
Hogan Rd Kayak Launch Ribbon Cutting

Join us as we celebrate a connection with easy river access and convenient parking.

Keepers General Membership meeting - Sept 10th
2026-09-10 08:00 - 08:30 | Fenton City Hall, 301 S Leroy St, Fenton, MI, 48430, United States
Keepers General Membership meeting – Sept 10thPublic is welcome! More projects are in the works! Volunteers always needed!

Members Mapping Committee Needs

Keepers Last Organized Paddle for 2026 - Sept 20th
2026-09-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Byron High School Ball Fields Kayak launch, Byron, Michigan, 48418
Keepers Last Organized Paddle for 2026 – Sept 20th

We’re going west for the last paddle event of 2026!…Keepers will Launch from the Byron Ball Fields Launch and paddle to Geeck Park. Paddles wet at 11am. PFD’s are mandatory.

Bring your own lunch, drinks for a 4 hour paddle. Come early to shuttle cars.

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NKL4X1W6zBx1HhXy942.82339449363378, -83.94628732496446

2027 Roll into the Season
2027-03-12 00:00 - 23:59 | Holly Lanes, 2430 Grange Hall RD, Holly, MI, 48442, United States
Thanks to everyone that supported our efforts at the 2026 Roll Into The Season bowling fundraiser. We hope you had a great time.

Look forward to our 2027 Roll into the Season event on Friday March 12 at Holly Lanes. Stay tuned for further information and registration.
