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Gorge Stewards remove invasive garlic mustard from land along the Mississippi River gorge.

FMR events are a great way to learn about and give back to the Mississippi River. Above, volunteers help protect habitat and promote watershed health by removing invasive species.

Whether you enjoy pulling buckthorn or garlic mustard, hoisting canoes on to the beach for weary Mississippi River Challenge paddlers, or learning about the flora, fauna, and natural history of the Mississippi River, we can find a way to get you involved in exploring and protecting the Mississippi River.

Check out our list of upcoming events below. To find out more about previous events, including photos and stories from selected events, visit our Past Events listings.

We’ll see you on the river!

Upcoming Events

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EventDate and Timesort iconLocation
'Make and Take' Rain Barrel Workshop [FULL]Wednesday, 26 June 2013 - 6:00pmDakota County Western Service Center, Apple Valley
Worknight in the Rare PrairieThursday, 27 June 2013 - 6:00pmSand Coulee Scientific & Natural Area, Hastings
Prairie & Oak Woodlands Walk [canceled]Saturday, 29 June 2013 - 9:30am3M Natural Area, Cottage Grove
History Walk with John AnfinsonWednesday, 10 July 2013 - 6:30pmBruce Vento Nature Sanctuary, St. Paul
Worknight in Pine Bend BluffsThursday, 11 July 2013 - 6:00pmPine Bend Bluffs Scientific & Natural Area, Inver Grove Heights
'State of the River' — Vermillion Stewards Tuesday, 16 July 2013 - 6:30pmHayes Community & Senior Center, Apple Valley
Mississippi River Challenge Meet-upsThursday, 18 July 2013 - 6:00pmVarious Twin Cities locations
Earth Day in the River Gorge: The Reboot!Tuesday, 23 July 2013 - 6:00pmOak savanna, Minneapolis River Gorge
Volunteer or Paddle the 10th Annual Mississippi River Challenge!Friday, 26 July 2013 - 3:00pmThe Twin Cities stretch of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers
Schedule your summer or fall 2013 stenciling outing, cleanup or class presentation! Thursday, 1 August 2013 - 8:00amTime and location determined by group and coordinator; must be in St. Paul
Above the Falls Biking and Walking ToursMonday, 12 August 2013 - 6:00pmNorth & Northeast Minneapolis riverfront
Wade into your watershed, Stream Health Evaluation Program trainingSaturday, 24 August 2013 - 9:00amWargo Nature Center, Lino Lakes, participants must live in Rice Creek Watershed