Partner event: Cleaning the Mississippi River

Saturday, August 8, 2026 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Cherokee Regional Park, West Side, St. Paul

View from Cherokee Regional Park. Photo by Gabriel Vanslette / WikiMedia.
Our work takes place on Dakota land.

Join FMR and COPAL to connect with nature and community by learning about the river, participating in a cleanup complete with a wellness session and tamales. 

Learn more and register with COPAL, 612.255.3112.

Thank you to our partners and funders: 

COPAL, Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund

Upcoming Events

An Evening Celebrating the Mississippi River: Take Me to the River
Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 5:00pm
Nicollet Island Pavilion, Minneapolis
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

See all Upcoming Events

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.