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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
Gorge Fall Colors PaddleSaturday, 11 October 2008 - 9:00amEast River Flats to Hidden Falls Park, Minneapolis and St. Paul
Oak Savanna SeedingSunday, 12 October 2008 - 1:00pmNear West River Parkway and 36th Street, Minneapolis
Vermillion Trout Survey (full)Saturday, 18 October 2008 - 9:00amEmpire Township
Pine Bend, Flint Hills Restoration Saturday, 25 October 2008 - 8:30amPine Bend Bluffs near Highway 52 in Rosemount
Riverbank Buckthorn Bust!Saturday, 1 November 2008 - 12:00pmNear West River Parkway and 24th Street, Minneapolis