Remove garlic mustard at the river gorge sand flats [FULL]

Saturday, May 23, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Mississippi River Gorge 'beach,' Minneapolis

Event closed

Thank you for your interest in helping the river! This event has reached capacity. Please see our full events calendar for current options. To be added to a waitlist for this event, please email volunteer@fmr.org.

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Thank you to our partners and funders:

Thanks to our Gorge Stewards Program partners and funders: BNSF Foundation, Longfellow Community Council, Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, RBC Wealth Management, Xcel Energy and our generous donors like you!

Upcoming Events

Plant native shrubs and plants at the Dakota Conservation Area [WAITLIST]

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Along the Vermillion River, Hastings

Monitor monarchs with FMR's Pollinator Evaluation Program [FULL FOR 2026]

Apply now for spring through summer program

Sites in Elk River, Hastings or Inver Grove Heights

Lop sumac at Grey Cloud Dunes SNA

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area, Cottage Grove

Take Me to the River

Celebrate the Mississippi River and choose your own adventure while supporting FMR at our reimagined fall fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 24.

Claim your spot by Sept. 10.