Working to protect the Mississippi River and its watershed in the Twin Cities area

Events & Activities

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

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

Photo © 2004 Friends of the Mississippi River

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
Public Listening Session on the President's America's Great Outdoors InitiativeWednesday, 4 August 2010 - 4:00pmTed Mann Concert Hall, 2128 S. 4th St., Minneapolis
Crosby Shoreline Buckthorn HaulThursday, 5 August 2010 - 6:00pmCrosby Park, Mississippi River Gorge, St. Paul
St. Paul Raingardens Walking TourSaturday, 21 August 2010 - 9:30amComo neighborhood, St. Paul
Oak Savanna Interpretive Tour Wednesday, 15 September 2010 - 6:00pmNear 36th and West River Parkway, Minneapolis
Raingarden WorkshopThursday, 23 September 2010 - 6:30pmComo High School, St. Paul
Seed Collection at the Sand Coulee/Rare PrairieSaturday, 2 October 2010 - 9:00amSand Coulee Scientific and Natural Area, near Hastings