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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
Oak savanna interpretive tourThursday, 11 September 2008 - 6:30pmLongfellow neighborhood, river gorge, Minneapolis
River Travel Tales and Walking Tour — The Long Adventure: The Mississippi River and American IdentitySunday, 14 September 2008 - 2:00pmSt. Paul Central Library
Saint Paul Raingarden TourMonday, 15 September 2008 - 5:30pmVarious; City of Saint Paul
Vermillion River Watershed clean-upSaturday, 20 September 2008 - 9:00amCP Adams Park on the Vermillion River, Hastings
Friends of the Rum River 3rd annual clean-up [rescheduled]Saturday, 20 September 2008 - 10:00amAlong the Rum River, Isanti County
FMR's Annual "Evening Celebrating the River"Thursday, 25 September 2008 - 7:00pmMinnesota Boat Club, Raspberry Island, Saint Paul
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
Great Mississippi River Wine & Dine RendezvousSaturday, 27 September 2008 - 12:00pmRaspberry Island, Saint Paul