Working to protect the Mississippi River and its watershed in the Twin Cities area

Past Events & Activities

Welcome to our event archives. Here you will find all listings for past FMR events. Many of these have photos and stories, so feel free to explore.

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Past Events

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Minnesota's National Park Legacy Sunday, 4 October 2009 - 6:30pm
The National Parks: America's Best Idea - A Film by Ken BurnsSunday, 27 September 2009 - 7:00pm
Telling River Stories: The 1-35W Bridge, the Mississippi River, and Rebuilding Community ConnectionsTuesday, 9 October 2007 - 5:00pm100 Rapson Hall, University of Minnesota Minneapolis Campus
Telling River Stories: The 1-35W Bridge, the Mississippi River, and Rebuilding Community ConnectionsSaturday, 27 October 2007 - 5:00pm100 Rapson Hall, University of Minnesota Minneapolis Campus
Update on Upper Mississippi River RestorationSunday, 20 September 2009 - 4:30pm7515 Izaak Walton Road, Bloomington
Saint Paul Riverfront Clean-upSaturday, 3 May 2008 - 10:00amAlong part of Mississippi River Boulevard North, Saint Paul
Friends of the Rum River 3rd annual clean-up [rescheduled]Saturday, 20 September 2008 - 10:00amAlong the Rum River, Isanti County
Planting for clean waterThursday, 4 October 2007 - 6:30pmApple Valley
Putting Down Roots: Rain Gardens in Residential SettingsSaturday, 31 March 2007 - 12:30pmApple Valley Home & Garden Expo
Vermillion River Tree Planting [FULL] Saturday, 19 September 2009 - 9:00amAquatic Management Area, Vermillion River, Farmington
Vermillion River Tree PlantingSaturday, 8 May 2010 - 9:00amAquatic Management Area, Vermillion Township, Farmington
Willow Staking Streambank Stabilization [FULL]Saturday, 3 October 2009 - 9:00amAquatic Management Area, Vermillion Township, Farmington
Paddle the Rice Creek Water TrailSaturday, 31 May 2008 - 8:30amArden Hills
The Colors of a River: Pollution and the Upper Mississippi (Only Augsburg seats open)Monday, 26 January 2009 - 7:00pmAugsburg College, Main Campus
Vermillion River Watershed clean-up - LakevilleSaturday, 20 September 2008 - 9:00amBanks of South Creek, Lakeville
Residential Raingarden BasicsWednesday, 12 November 2008 - 6:30pmBattle Creek Community Recreation Center, St. Paul
Longfellow Rain Garden TourSunday, 24 June 2007 - 4:00pmBegin tour at Longfellow Elementary School, 3017 East 31st Street
Double-duty Cleanup & Stenciling Event Monday, 10 May 2010 - 12:30pmBlack Bear Crossing at Como Park
Waterfowl Watch at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife RefugeSaturday, 7 April 2007 - 8:00amBloomington
16th Annual Great Mississippi Riverboat CleanupThursday, 14 June 2007 - 8:30amBoard the boat at Harriet Island