Healing Water Garden Opening Celebration
Join us to celebrate the opening of a unique healing space supporting the health of both the Lake Street community and the Mississippi River.
Discover a unique garden tucked right into Lake Street. Its terraced water feature captures and cleans onsite stormwater, then reuses it to nourish native plants that support pollinators and wildlife. Flowing water, small waterfalls, and inviting seating areas create a calming space shown to reduce stress and support wellbeing—an oasis within Minneapolis’ South Side Green Zone.
Stop by to meet the team behind the project, explore native plants, and enjoy a live reading of a Mississippi River–themed poem by world‑renowned poet and former Minneapolis Council Member Andrea Jenkins.
Complimentary refreshments will be provided.
Program begins at 4:15pm
The Sacred Water Shared Future campaign is powered by you! The heart of this centennial celebration is the incredible variety of events planned and hosted by our partners — community groups, nonprofits, businesses, schools, and individuals who feel a connection to the Mississippi River.
We do not host events ourselves; instead, we serve as a central hub for river-focused activities happening across the Twin Cities throughout 2026.