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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 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
Birding at Old Mill ParkSaturday, 10 May 2008 - 7:00amOld Mill Park, Hastings
River Gorge Geology HikeSaturday, 10 May 2008 - 10:00amSeward and Longfellow neighborhoods, Minneapolis
River Gorge Birding HikeSaturday, 17 May 2008 - 7:30amMeet at West River Parkway and East 36th Street, Minneapolis
Green by Design conferenceWednesday, 21 May 2008 - 8:00amThe Depot, Minneapolis
Garlic Mustard DaysWednesday, 21 May 2008 - 6:00pmEast 35th Street & West River Parkway, Minneapolis
Kick-off party for the 2008 Great River Energy Mississippi River ChallengeThursday, 22 May 2008 - 6:00pmSummit Brewing Company Rathskellar, Saint Paul
Paddle the Rice Creek Water TrailSaturday, 31 May 2008 - 8:30amArden Hills
Crosby Park Prairie PlantingSaturday, 31 May 2008 - 9:00amCrosby Farm Regional Park, Saint Paul
Shoreline RestorationSaturday, 7 June 2008 - 9:00amLake Marion, Lakeville
Seed collection training and gatheringSaturday, 7 June 2008 - 9:00amSand Coulee Scientific and Natural Area, near Hastings
Gardening for a Rainy Day: Native plants, rain gardens, and lawncare for water qualityWednesday, 11 June 2008 - 6:30pmMississippi Market on Selby, Saint Paul
Seed collection training and gatheringThursday, 17 July 2008 - 6:00pmSand Coulee, near Hastings
Great River Energy Mississippi River ChallengeSaturday, 26 July 2008 - 7:00amThe Twin Cities stretch of the Mississippi River