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
Native Plants, Raingardens and Lawn Care for Water Quality Tuesday, 16 March 2010 - 6:30pmRamsey Junior High, St. Paul
Putting Down Roots: Raingardens in Residential SettingsTuesday, 13 April 2010 - 6:30pmRamsey Junior High, St. Paul
Earth Day in the City: Minneapolis Watershed CleanupSaturday, 17 April 2010 - 9:30amE. 36th St. & E. 44th St. at W. River Pkwy, Mississippi River Gorge, Minneapolis
Native Plants, Raingardens and Lawn Care for Water QualityTuesday, 20 April 2010 - 6:30pmComo High School, St. Paul
Join the Pledge to Pull at Crosby Park!Saturday, 24 April 2010 - 9:30amCrosby Park, Mississippi River Gorge, St. Paul
Putting Down Roots: Raingardens in Residential SettingsTuesday, 4 May 2010 - 6:30pmComo High School, St. Paul