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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
Rum River CleanupSaturday, 11 September 2010 - 9:30amMille Lacs Kathio State Park, Onamia
Oak Savanna Interpretive Tour [Waiting List Being Taken]Wednesday, 15 September 2010 - 6:00pmNear 36th and West River Parkway, Minneapolis
All About CarpSaturday, 18 September 2010 - 9:00amMounds View High School, Arden Hills
Raingarden WorkshopThursday, 23 September 2010 - 6:30pmHomecroft Learning Center, St. Paul
Vermillion River CleanupSaturday, 25 September 2010 - 9:00amCP Adams Park on the Vermillion River, Hastings
Seed Collection at the Sand Coulee/Rare PrairieSaturday, 2 October 2010 - 9:00amSand Coulee Scientific and Natural Area, near Hastings
Riverside Park PlantingSaturday, 9 October 2010 - 9:00amRiverside Park, Mississippi River Gorge, Minneapolis
River Gorge Buckthorn BustSaturday, 16 October 2010 - 9:30amNear 44th & West River Pkwy., Mississippi River Gorge, Minneapolis
Willow Staking Streambank StabilizationSaturday, 23 October 2010 - 9:00amAquatic Management Area, Vermillion Township, Farmington