Events

Join us for MN Water Action Day • April 10, 2019

January 28, 2019

Join us for Water Action Day 2019, a day of public action and advocacy to let lawmakers know we care about our water! #ProtectOurWater >>

Thank you for making FMR's fall event our most successful ever

October 10, 2018

A sold-out crowd of members and friends raised over $200,000 at our biggest fall event yet. We've posted videos of inspiring performances by our featured artists, as well as our river playlist and event photos so you can relive the evening. >>

An Evening Celebrating the Mississippi River closing blessing for the Mississippi River

Making the connection: Meat production and the Mississippi

September 14, 2018

Meat on one side, ag runoff on the other

Collect native seed at Hastings Sand Coulee SNA [FULL]

August 14, 2018

Join us to collect prairie seeds at Hastings Sand Coulee SNA, the largest native prairie remnant in Dakota County. Read more

Two volunteers collect prairie grass seeds

Gwen Westerman joins the stellar lineup of 'The River Inspires'

August 14, 2018

An Evening Celebrating the Mississippi River - September 20, 2018.

Come be inspired by acclaimed local artists — including Dakota fiber artist, poet and educator Dr. Gwen Westerman — as we celebrate our connection to the Mississippi River at "An Evening Celebrating the Mississippi River," September 20. >>

Oak woodland brush haul + lunch [FULL]

July 31, 2018

Join us in restoring oak woodlands near the Mississippi River. Read more

Mississippi River Trivia Night at Wabasha Brewing Company Taproom

July 18, 2018

Join fellow friends of the river the evening July 24 for Mississippi River trivia and a pint at the Wabasha Brewery taproom.

Assemble a team of river trivia geeks or just show up and join a team of other FMR supporters for a fun-filled evening to test your knowledge of our beloved Big River.