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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
Crosby Park Prairie Tending [FULL]Wednesday, 8 July 2009 - 6:00pmCrosby Farm Regional Park, Saint Paul
Woodland Plant Tending in the PreserveThursday, 9 July 2009 - 6:00pmRosemount Preserve — Rosemount
Lake Phalen Wildflower WalkWednesday, 22 July 2009 - 6:30pmLake Phalen, St. Paul
Mississippi River ChallengeFriday, 24 July 2009 - 4:00pmThe Twin Cities stretch of the Mississippi River
Willow Staking Streambank StabilizationSaturday, 3 October 2009 - 9:00amAquatic Management Area, Vermillion Township
Riverbank Buckthorn BustSaturday, 17 October 2009 - 9:30amNear West River Parkway and 44th Street, Minneapolis