River Insects and Water Quality
One way to determine water quality in a river is by examining the animals that live there. Drop by anytime to spend some time in the Mississippi River catching invertebrates. […]
One way to determine water quality in a river is by examining the animals that live there. Drop by anytime to spend some time in the Mississippi River catching invertebrates. […]
Join us for Big River Fishing and celebrate the 100 years of collective restoration efforts that brought the 42-mile section from the Twin Cities to Red Wing, back to life. […]
Best suited for youth ages 8 years and older. Minnesota’s lakes, rivers, and streams are home to more than 160 species of fish. Whether you enjoy fishing, wildlife watching, or […]
Mark your calendars: Park After Dark returns Saturday, September 19, 2026! Half the park is after dark! Mississippi National River and Recreation Area and Mississippi Park Connection invite you to […]
Using views of the Mississippi River as inspiration and the river’s water with your paints, create beautiful nature art. Learn a few watercolor tips and tricks while enjoying the sights […]
Join local bird enthusiasts for a leisurely walk along the Mississippi Flyway as we search for migrating birds. Birds use the river corridor as a travel route during migration, offering […]
Join us for a fun morning restoring your local national park! Work alongside the National Park Service and Mississippi Park Connection to help improve the health and quality of our […]
Join us for Big River Fishing and celebrate the 100 years of collective restoration efforts that brought the 42-mile section from the Twin Cities to Red Wing, back to life. […]
“Meet Me on the Mississippi” is a collaboration between the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and Three Rivers Park District on Saturday, September 19th and 26th, bringing together Gateway Regional […]
Join us for a community gathering along Haha Wakpa (Mississippi River) to honor Dakota history, cultural teachings, and our shared responsibility to care for land, water, and one another. Hear from community speakers and visit the market and resource fair. The event will bring together Native vendors, community partners, and residents to connect, reflect, and […]
Dr. Emily Fairfax, world-renown beaver expert, will be sharing about the dynamic impacts that beavers have on rivers and healthy habitats. (Dr. Fairfax was one of the scientific consultants for the hit animated film, Hoppers!) Later, musician Ben Weaver, will lead us through original compositions about his own experiences and connection to the Mississippi River. […]
The Spence L. Wilson Center for Interdisciplinary Humanities at Rhodes College will host a free public lecture titled “Is a River Alive?” on Thursday, Oct. 1, by Dr. Robert Macfarlane, professor of literature and the environmental humanities in the Faculty of English at the University of Cambridge. Macfarlane is a well-known writer about nature, climate, […]
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.