Spring Kickoff and Clean-Up on the Mississippi
Volunteers needed!
We’re kicking off the season this year with a clean-up along the Mississippi in Minneapolis, part of the citywide Earth Day Clean-Up on April 18th. Join us with your own kayak to help! We plan to paddle from Riverfront Park in Fridley down to Boom Island, picking up trash from the river and along the shore as we go. We had a blast last year and also picked up SO MUCH TRASH!
If you don’t have a kayak, there are opportunities to help on land too. Check the city website for more clean-up info or email us if you’d like to be part of our support crew.
Bags and gloves will be provided. RSVP required to booking@twincitieskayaking.com. Be sure to RSVP so we can arrange cooperative shuttling and carpooling for the paddlers. We hope lots more volunteers can come out and help keep our river clean!
Don’t forget your pfd and a dry bag with extra clothes just in case of any mishaps.. water is still cold so you’ll want to stay comfortable if you accidentally get wet! In case of bad weather or river conditions, this event will be cancelled or moved to a walking clean-up instead of paddling.
Kayak trip is approx. 5 miles. To RSVP email booking@twincitieskayaking.com
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.