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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
Great River Energy Mississippi River ChallengeSaturday, 26 July 2008 - 7:00amThe Twin Cities stretch of the Mississippi River
Wet prairie and innovative wastewater treatment tourSaturday, 9 August 2008 - 9:00amEmpire Wastewater Treatment Plant, Empire Township, Along the Vermillion River
Lakeshore and Prairie RestorationWednesday, 13 August 2008 - 6:00pmHastings River Flats — Hastings
Prairie Wildflower Walk at Grey Cloud Dunes SNAThursday, 14 August 2008 - 6:00pmGrey Cloud Dunes SNA, Cottage Grove
Crosby Park Prairie TendingTuesday, 19 August 2008 - 6:00pmCrosby Farm Regional Park, Saint Paul
Stream Health Evaluation Program trainingSaturday, 23 August 2008 - 10:00amWargo Nature Center, Lino Lakes
Woodland planting tending in the PreserveThursday, 28 August 2008 - 6:00pmRosemount Preserve — Rosemount
Oak savanna interpretive tourThursday, 11 September 2008 - 6:30pmLongfellow neighborhood, river gorge, Minneapolis
Vermillion River Watershed clean-upSaturday, 20 September 2008 - 9:00amVermillion River watershed (sites to be announced)
Friends of the Rum River 3rd annual clean-up [rescheduled]Saturday, 20 September 2008 - 10:00amAlong the Rum River, Isanti County
Seed collection training and gatheringSaturday, 27 September 2008 - 9:00amSand Coulee Scientific and Natural Area, near Hastings
Interpretive Tour of the Ruins of the Mississippi River’s first Lock and DamSaturday, 27 September 2008 - 10:00amMeeker Island Dam ruins, Minneapolis